What metro station is Sagrada Familia?

Sagrada Familia station, served by metro lines L2 (purple) and L5 (blue). The station exit is two minutes from the basilica entrance.

How do I get from Barcelona airport to Sagrada Familia?

Take the R2 train to Passeig de Gracia (35 minutes), then metro L2 to Sagrada Familia (4 minutes). Total around 50 minutes.

Can you walk to Sagrada Familia from Plaza Catalunya?

Yes. The walk is 2.4 km along Passeig de Gracia and takes 30 minutes. You will pass Casa Batllo and Casa Mila on the way.

How to Get to Sagrada Familia: Metro, Bus, Taxi 2026

How to Get to Sagrada Familia by Metro and Bus

Last updated: 2026-04-25

The Sagrada Familia metro station serves lines L2 (purple) and L5 (blue) and exits two minutes from the basilica. From Plaza Catalunya the ride takes 7 minutes.

By metro

Sagrada Familia metro station is on lines L2 (purple) and L5 (blue). From Plaza Catalunya take L1 to Verdaguer then change to L5: 8 minutes total. From Passeig de Gracia take L2 direct: 4 minutes.

By bus

Bus lines 19, 33, 34, 50, 51, 92 and H10 stop within 200 metres. The hop-on hop-off Barcelona Bus Turistic red line stops opposite the Nativity facade.

Walking from Plaza Catalunya

Walking distance is 2.4 km along Passeig de Gracia and Avinguda Diagonal: 30 minutes at a steady pace. The route passes Casa Batllo and Casa Mila.

By taxi or rideshare

A taxi from Plaza Catalunya costs around 9 to 12 euros and takes 12 minutes in normal traffic. Drop-off zones are on Carrer de Mallorca side, away from the Nativity facade.

From the airport

Aerobus to Plaza Catalunya then metro L2 from Universitat: 60 minutes total. Or take the R2 train to Passeig de Gracia and switch to metro L2: 50 minutes total.

Frequently asked questions

What metro station is Sagrada Familia?: Sagrada Familia station, served by metro lines L2 (purple) and L5 (blue). The station exit is two minutes from the basilica entrance.
How do I get from Barcelona airport to Sagrada Familia?: Take the R2 train to Passeig de Gracia (35 minutes), then metro L2 to Sagrada Familia (4 minutes). Total around 50 minutes.
Can you walk to Sagrada Familia from Plaza Catalunya?: Yes. The walk is 2.4 km along Passeig de Gracia and takes 30 minutes. You will pass Casa Batllo and Casa Mila on the way.