Venue and transportation

City overview | Venue | Transportation

Barcelona

It is no wonder that Barcelona, the radiant centre of Catalonia, is one of the most visited cities in Europe. The picturesque city faces the Mediterranean Sea while being surrounded by the stunning foothills of the Collserola mountains.

Beyond its beauty, Barcelona is a global hub of innovation and research. Home to a vibrant research community, the city boasts world-renowned institutions such as the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), and the Catalan Institute of Cardiovascular Services (ICCC).

The city’s cosmopolitan atmosphere and dedication to innovation are the reason why the CIRSE Annual Congress returns to Barcelona year after year. Located steps away from the city’s beautiful Mediterranean beaches, the Barcelona International Convention Centre (CCIB) provides an inspiring setting for knowledge exchange and collaboration. Between sessions, attendees can relax at nearby Platja de Llevant, just moments away. From its cutting-edge research environment to its coastal charm, Barcelona offers an unparalleled experience for CIRSE participants.

Venue

International Barcelona Convention Centre
Plaça de Willy Brandt, 11-14
08019 Barcelona, Spain
Phone: +34 93 230 10 00
Website: https://ccib.es/en/

Transportation

From the airport

Barcelona is easily accessible from the Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat airport (BCN) and sits 13 kilometres south of Barcelona city centre. There are many options to travel from the airport to the city centre.

The Aerobús runs twenty-four hours a day with departures from Terminal 1 or 2 every 5 or 10 minutes (From 1 am to 5:30 am, there are buses every twenty or thirty minutes). The fare is €7.25 one-way or €12.50 return.

The RENFE train runs every 30 minutes, costs €4.90, and leaves from the Aeroport train station near terminal 2.

Barcelona airport metro (L9 sud) runs from both airport terminals to the city’s southwest.

Please note that standard single trip metro tickets and the T-casual travel card cannot be used on the airport metro. Instead, there is a special airport ticket which costs €5.50. The T-casual ticket can be used for the RENFE train to and from Barcelona airport to the city centre.

A taxi from Barcelona airport to central Barcelona takes about 30 minutes and costs around €35-45. There are taxi ranks outside both terminals (T1 and T2).

Around the city and to the conference centre

Barcelona has an extensive public transportation system with buses, trams, metros, and commuter trains to travel around the city easily. The public transportation system is integrated, meaning the tickets are valid for all modes of public transport for a duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes. A single ticket costs €2.55, and the T-casual ticket costs €12.15 for 10 individual trips. There is also the Hola Barcelona ticket starting at €15.75, and valid for 48, 72, 96 or 120 hours, which gives unlimited travel throughout the city and includes the airport train and Montjuic cable car (everything within zone 1).

The CCIB congress centre may be reached by a variety of modes of transportation. Buses 136, B20, and V31 will all take you to the neighbouring El Maresme/Forum stop, as will metro line 4 and tram line 4. The CCIB is also accessible by bus route 7 (stop 16: Forum station).