public transport
Public transportation accessible from Hotel Barcelona Universal:
- Subway: The closest stop to the hotel is the “Paral·lel” stop on lines L2 and L3. The hotel is just in front of “Nou de la Rambla” exit.
- Bus: A good number of city buses stop near the hotel: the 20, 24 (Parc Güell), the 36 & 41 (beach), the 57, and the 64.
- Tourist bus: The Tourist bus stops at Plaza Espanya.
- Train: Trains also stop at Plaza España, and direct connection to Montserrat is available.
Public transportation from the BCN Barcelona Airport (El Prat):
- AEROBUS: The aerobus leaves terminals every 10 minutes. It’s quick and comfortable, with plenty of room for baggage. The trip takes 20-30 minutes, and costs €5 per person. You can get off at Plaza Espanya and take a taxi or the subway L3 , getting off at the “Paral·lel” stop. The hotel is right in front of the exit.
- TAXI: You’ll find a taxi stand right outside the airport terminal. The ride to the hotel will cost about €30-35 and take 20-25 minutes.
- TRAIN + SUBWAY: The train leaves the airport station every 10 minutes and takes about 35 minutes to arrive at Sants Station. Once there, take subway L3 and get off at the “Paral·lel” stop. The hotel is right in front of the exit.
- BUS: Line 46 stops right in front of airport terminals, and will bring you directly to Plaza España for regular bus fare. There, you can take a taxi or the subway L3 getting off at the “Paral·lel” stop. The hotel is right in front of the exit.
Public transportation from the GRO Girona Airport:
The Girona Airport shuttle bus will bring you straight to Barcelona’s Nord Station. Once there, take the subway L1 board at the “Arc de Triomf” stop (just opposite the bus station) and get off at the “Universitat” stop; then transfer to L2 and get off at “Paral·lel.” The hotel is right in front of the exit.
Public transportation from the REU Reus Airport:
The Reus Airport shuttle bus will bring you directly to Barcelona’s Sants Station. Once there, take the subway L3 to “Paral·lel” stop. The hotel is right in front of the exit.
For more information on public transport in Barcelona, visit www.tmb.net.
