Palau de Música Barcelona | How to get there

Where is the Palau de la Música located?

Address: C/ Palau de la Música, 4-6, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

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Palau de la Música is located at the Carrer Palau de la Música, 4-6 in the vibrant Sant Pere district. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is easily accessible via the nearby Urquinaona metro station.

Closest Landmark: Barcelona Cathedral (450 metres away)

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Getting to Palau de la Música Barcelona by public transportation

Travel time: 35 minutes (From Barcelona airport)

Closest Station: Urquinaona Station

  • Take Lines L1 and L4 to Urquinaona Station.
  • From Urquinaona, take the Laietana exit for the quickest route to Palau de la Música.
  • Alternatively, you can use the Jaume I station (Line L4), located a 7-minute walk away.
  • If you're near Plaça de Catalunya, you can take metro lines L1, L3, or regional trains. The Palau is about a 10-minute walk from this central station.
  • Subway services run frequently, and trains are generally available from 5am until midnight.

Travel time: 35 minutes (From Barcelona airport)

Closest Station: Catalunya Square Station

  • From Plaça de Catalunya, head towards Laietana and follow signs to the Palau de la Música.
  • Both RENFE and FGC services connect to multiple parts of Barcelona.
  • For those traveling from further distances, the RENFE commuter and regional train network offers an efficient way to reach the venue.

Getting to Palau de la Música Barcelona by car

Travel time: 30 minutes (From Barcelona airport)

  • Take C-31 towards Barcelona for approximately 10 km. Continue onto Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes and drive for around 6 km.
  • Turn left onto Via Laietana and continue for about 600 meters. Take a left onto Carrer de Sant Pere Més Alt to reach the venue.
  • Ensure you check for parking options in advance as there is no on-site parking at Palau de la Música Catalana.

Palau de la Música Barcelona parking facilities

While there is no dedicated parking at Palau de la Música Barcelona, there are several public parking lots nearby, such as:

  • Parking SABA Catedral (near Barcelona Cathedral).
  • Parking Laietana Princesa (on Via Laietana).
  • NN Palau de la Música Car Park (on  Carrer Ramón Mas, 1)

The closest parking lot is NN Palau de la Música Car Park, which is covered, monitored, and open 24 hours a day. It is a 1-minute walk away from Palau de la Música.

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Walking to the Palau de la Música

Travel time: 10 minutes (From Plaça Catalunya)

  • Start at Plaça Catalunya, facing the Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, it is a 700-meter walk from there. 
  • Plaça Catalunya is one of Barcelona's main squares and a central hub for public transportation. This makes it a great starting point for your walk.
  • Walking to Palau de la Música Barcelona, allows you to experience the vibrant streets of the Sant Pere district, filled with shops, cafés, and historic architecture.
  • You can take the Plaça del Palau and Carrer de Sant Pere Més Baix accesses, which are both pedestrian-friendly routes leading directly to the venue.
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Frequently Asked Questions about getting to Palau de la Música Barcelona

If you are driving, you can reach Palau de la Música Catalana via Carrer de Sant Pere Més Alt. Keep in mind that parking in the area is limited, and there are several parking lots nearby, such as the Parking SABA at Ronda de Sant Pere.