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Venue & Accommodation

Conference venue

The ECRTS 2018 will be held at the Sala d’Actes (Vèrtex building), which is located within the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) campus.

Below two pictures of the Vertex Building. On arrival, you’ll find indications to help you find the particular meeting room.

One of the main entraces to the Vertex Building

One of the main aisles in the Vertex Building

How to get to the venue from the airport

Barcelona airport is at 12 Km from the city. More information about Barcelona’s airport: www.aena.es. You can arrive with different transport methods from the airport to the venue:

By taxi

In T1, you will find a taxi stand in the arrivals zone (P0) and in the Barcelona-Madrid air corridor; in T2, opposite terminals T2A, T2B and T2C. If they are available, they will show a green light with the text LIBRE or LLIURE (it means “available”). Taxis can be paid either in cash and/or by debit/credit cards. You can check fees at www.taxibarcelona.cat.

By train

There is a Renfe suburban train. The airport station is situated opposite of terminal T2, and is connected to this terminal via an airbridge. There is also a Bus transit service between the Rail station and T1. From the airport to Barcelona Sants there is approximately 20 minutes journey. From this station, take the L3 (green line) in direction to “Zona Universitària” and get off on the “Palau Reial” stop. The ticket is bought at the train station paying in cash or by credit card. You will have a 10-minutes walking distance to arrive to the Vertex Building. (www.renfe.es)

By Bus (Aerobus)

Airport stops: Bus stops at Terminal T1 and T2 (A, B, C)
Downtown stops: This line ends at Plaça Catalunya (city center). Once there, you may take L3 of the underground to "Palau Reial" station.

By Metro

There is a direct metro link to “Zona Universitària” (L9). From there you can walk to the Vertex Building or take a metro on the green line (L3) to "Palau Reial". The ticket cost 4,50€.

If you plan to go every day from your hotel to the conference venue by metro, you can buy T10 metro card (1 Zone). It allows to make 10 rides.