Travel advice for the Betis game at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
There are a number of different events taking place on Saturday 5 March at 9.00pm CEST, with large crowds expected. Barça are set to face Betis at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, while Cirque du Soleil put on their Corteo show at the Palau Sant Jordi and YSY A are in concert at the Sant Jordi Club. The Club is again providing travel advice given the impact of these events happening simultaneously on Montjuïc.
In order to provide travel options on Montjuïc and meet every need, the Barcelona City Council, the local police force, and FC Barcelona agreed a transport plan that aims to make travel to Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys easier for Barça members and fans. All the same, many people are likely to be gathering at Plaça Espanya, so avoiding accessing the surrounding area by car or motorbike is recommended. Pedestrian access will not be restricted and the usual paths and escalators are available.
As is normal on a match day, private vehicle access to most of the Montjuïc area will be restricted from 5.00pm CEST onwards. No vehicles will be allowed close to the Estadi Olímpic and accessing the Olympic Ring area will require accreditation. As always, fans making their way to the Estadi Olímpic on Saturday and for every other Barça home game are encouraged to do so on foot or using public transport.
Please note that the plan measures applied for every match that aim to make entry and exit to Montjuïc easier also apply to people attending the Cirque su Soleil and YSY A shows given they are taking place at the same time.
Using public transport or arriving on foot recommended
Arriving as early as possible is another general recommendation for every match.
When it comes to public transport, there are the following options:
- The Montjuïc funicular train from Paral·lel
- Metro and FGC services, with the closest stations being:
- Espanya (L1, L3, L8, plus FGC lines)
- Poble Sec (L3)
- Paral·lel (L2, L3)
- Foc (L10 Sud)
- Magòria - La Campana (L8, plus FGC lines)
- TMB buses to:
- Plaça d’Espanya (D20, D40, H12, H16, V7, 13, 23, 46, 52, 65, 79, 91, 109, 150, and 165)
- Passeig de la Zona Franca (H16, V3, V5, 23, 109, and 125)
The Olympic Ring can also be reached on foot via a series of escalators from Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina, or by taxi that will drop you off close by. Please note that there will be no left luggage service available.
When it comes to motorbikes, there are 3,500 parking spaces around the stadium. For those with no other alternative method of transport, cars can be parked at the Fira de Gran Vía de Hospitalet for a special rate with advance payment only. There will be a free shuttle bus from the car park to the stadium.
Shuttle bus stop location changes
This time the shuttle bus stop is on Avinguda de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, in front of Caixa Forum, rather than Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina. The service will run from two hours before kick-off until midnight. The shuttle bus stop at the Fira de Gran Via in l’Hospitalet is also affected due to a nighttime run, so buses will leave from the intersection of Carrer del Foc and Carrer de la Metal·lúrgia.
The Club also provides advice regarding accessibility for people with disabilities, reduced mobility, wheelchair users, and their companions.