Getting to the Sagrada Familia by Metro
How to reach the Sagrada Familia by metro: lines L2 and L5, the right exit, ticket types, travel times from the airport and city centre.
Quick answer
Take metro line L2 (purple) or L5 (blue) to Sagrada Família station. The station sits directly under the basilica; use the Plaça de la Sagrada Família exit for the Nativity facade or the Carrer de Provença exit for the visitor entrance. A single ticket costs about 2,65€; a T-casual of ten journeys is far cheaper per trip.
Key facts
- Station: Sagrada Família, lines L2 and L5.
- From Plaça Catalunya: about 10 minutes with one change.
- From the airport: Aerobús to Plaça Catalunya, then L5 — roughly 45 minutes total.
- The T-casual card covers ten journeys and can be shared between travellers on separate trips.
- Metro runs until midnight on weekdays and all night on Saturdays.
Choosing the right exit
The station has several exits and picking the wrong one adds a five-minute walk around the block. The Plaça de la Sagrada Família exit puts you in front of the Nativity facade and the pond. The Carrer de Provença exit is closest to the individual-visitor entrance on Carrer de la Marina.
Tickets and passes
Single tickets are the worst value. A T-casual gives ten journeys within Zone 1 with free transfers for 75 minutes. A Hola Barcelona travel card offers unlimited travel for 48 to 120 hours and includes airport metro L9, which the T-casual does not.
Visitor tips
- Validate once per journey; transfers within 75 minutes do not cost extra.
- Buy the T-casual from a machine with a card — the queues at counters are longer.
- Avoid 08:00–09:30 on weekdays if you dislike a packed carriage.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Buying single tickets for a week of travel.
- Using a Zone 1 ticket for the airport L9 line, which needs a separate fare.
Local advice
Pickpocketing on the L3 and around Plaça Catalunya is real. Keep phones in front pockets on crowded carriages; the L5 to Sagrada Família is generally calmer.
Frequently asked questions
Which metro line goes to the Sagrada Familia?
Lines L2 (purple) and L5 (blue) both stop at Sagrada Familia station.
How much is a metro ticket in Barcelona?
A single Zone 1 journey costs about 2,65€; a ten-journey T-casual is significantly cheaper per trip.
How do I get from the airport to the Sagrada Familia?
Aerobus to Placa Catalunya then metro L5, about 45 minutes in total.
Summary
L2 and L5 stop directly under the basilica. Use the Provença exit for the visitor entrance, buy a T-casual rather than singles, and remember that airport line L9 needs its own fare.
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