Getting to the conference venue

The workshop will take place at Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Poblenou Campus, at Roc Boronat, 138, 08018 Barcelona. Please follow the signs at the campus entrance (see picture below).

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The Poblenou Campus is easily accessible by public transport. The closest metro station is Glòries (L1); Llacuna (L4) is also within walking distance. The campus is additionally served by the tram and several bus lines.

  • Tram: T4, Glòries (Ca l'Aranyó); T5 and T6, Glòries (La Farinera)
  • Bus: H14, B25, B20, 192, 92, 42, 40, 7, 6

For route planning, we recommend using Google Maps or the TMB website.

Food

There are several restaurants and cafés in the vicinity of the campus. A few options are listed below:

Travel to Barcelona

Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) is located approximately 15 km southwest of the city centre and is well connected to Barcelona by public transport.

By taxi 

Taxis are available at both airport terminals. The journey to central Barcelona generally takes around 25–40 minutes, depending on traffic. Fares are metered, with an airport surcharge. A journey from the airport to the city centre typically costs 35–40 euros (rates higher at night).

By train: 

The airport is served by R2 Nord trains from Terminal 2. The line connects the airport with central Barcelona, including Barcelona Sants, Passeig de Gràcia, and El Clot-Aragó. The airport station is connected to Terminal 2; passengers arriving at Terminal 1 can use the airport's free inter-terminal shuttle bus.

For current timetables and fares, please consult Rodalies de Catalunya.

By metro: 

Metro L9 Sud connects both airport terminals with Barcelona. The journey to the city centre takes approximately 30–35 minutes, and trains run approximately every 7 minutes. At Torrassa, you can transfer to L1, which provides access to central Barcelona and the workshop venue.

The 2026 Airport Ticket costs €5.90. A standard single ticket or T-casual is not valid for journeys to or from the airport metro stations.

By Aerobús

The Aerobús provides a direct connection between the airport and central Barcelona, with services running 24 hours a day. Lines A1 and A2 serve Terminals 1 and 2, respectively, with Plaça Catalunya as the main city-centre stop.

A single ticket currently costs €7.75, while a return ticket costs €13.30.

For further information and current timetables, see the Aerobús website.

Lodging

Hotels

There are numerous hotels in and around the Poblenou and Glòries areas. You can use Booking.com or other hotel-booking platforms to find accommodation in Barcelona.

Hotels close to the campus include: