From the airport, you first need to reach Barcelona, where you can take the train to the University (UAB).
AIRPORT – BARCELONA
There are a few commuting options:
- An Aerobús (7,75 €) leaves every ten minutes from either terminal and it stops at Plaça Espanya, Gran Via – Borrell, Plaça Universitat, and Plaça Catalunya.
- The train (Renfe) from Terminal 2 to Sants Station.
- Metro L9 – Sud (towards ‘Zona Universitària’) and transfer to Line 1 in Torrassa station (towards ‘Fondo’) to get to Plaça Catalunya.
BARCELONA – UNIVERSITAT AUTÒNOMA DE BARCELONA
From Barcelona, take Line S2 of Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC), and get off at ‘Universitat Autònoma’. The journey takes around 35 minutes, and trains depart every 10 minutes, approximately. In Barcelona, you will find Line S2 – FGC stops in Plaça Catalunya, Provença, Gràcia, Sant Gervasi, Muntaner, La Bonanova, Les Tres Torres, and Sarrià. Please check timetables, maps, and station information on the FGC website.
If you arrive in the city by train at Sants Station, you can take subway Line 5 to Provença and connect to FGC.
At the ‘Universitat Autónoma’ stop, exit at the top left of the platform. Cross the bridge. You will find a winding uphill path that leads to the Faculty of Translation and Interpreting.
Another option is Renfe (commuter trains). Take Line R7 to ‘Cerdanyola Universitat’ station. This is convenient if you are close to Sant Andreu Arenal train station or Fabra i Puig subway station. The journey takes about 20 minutes, with trains departing every 30 minutes. From there, you can take a free shuttle service that connects the station with different buildings across campus. L1 buses stop near the Faculty of Translation and Interpreting (FTI). Ask the driver for your stop.
By car, the trip takes approximately 25 minutes from Barcelona. A taxi ride would cost 45-50 €.
For more detailed directions to and around the campus, check UAB ‘Mobility and transport’ section and UAB campus map Google.