Transport advice for the Clásico at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
FC Barcelona face Real Madrid on Saturday, kick off 4.15pm CEST, in week 11 of La Liga at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. It is a chance for the home fans to turn up and support the the team and the Club, as is usual this season, has some transport advice for those fans who will be making their way to the ground to see the Clásico on Saturday.
In order to cope with the fans travelling to the stadium at Montjuïc and to cover all their needs, FC Barcelona, together with Barcelona City Council and the local police force, are continuing with the transport plan in place which aims to ease access to and exit from both the area of Montjuïc and the stadium itself.
In line with match day procedure, at 12.45pm CEST access in private vehicles will be restricted to the majority of the Park Area of Montjuïc. Close to the Estadi Olímpic, vehicles will not be allowed to circulate and accreditation will be necessary to access the Olympic Ring area. Fans can use the parking facilities at Fira 2 for a basic fee which will allow them to leave their car there until two hours before the game. The stadium will open its doors at 2.45pm CEST.
Access by public transport
Fans making their way to the stadium are encouraged to do so on foot or by public transport. Free shuttle buses will run and their are also mechanical escalators available, as well as the metro system and funicular railway. Fans are advised to avoid using private transport and are also asked to have their tickets downloaded and access the stadium via the correct gate. A maximum of 3,500 motorbikes can park outside the stadium, with Avenida Miramar being the best road to take.
Naturally, everyone is advised to arrive as early as possible.
The 150 bus line and funicular services are recommended. Other transport options for reaching the ground are:
Espanya (L1, L3, L8 and other FGC lines)
Poble Sec (L3)
Paral·lel (L2, L3)
Magòria - La Campana (L8 and other FGC lines).
There are also bus services stopping at:
Placa d'Espanya (D20, D40, H12, H16, V7, 13, 23, 46, 52, 65, 79, 91, 109 & 165)
Passeig de la Zona Franca (H16, V3, V5, 23, 109 & 125).
You can also take a taxi that will drop you off close to the stadium.
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