Practical information

WHEN

3 – 5 November 2026
Tue & Wed: 9am – 7pm
Thu: 9am – 5pm

WHERE

Fira Barcelona Gran Via
Av. Joan Carles I, 64 – Halls 2 & 3
08908 L’Hospitalet de Llobregat (Barcelona)

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Travel & Accommodation

As an exhibitor or visitor of Smart City Expo World Congress, you’re entitled to exclusive discounts giving you special prices on accommodation and transport around the city.

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DISCOUNTS ON LAND, SEA AND AIR TRAVEL

Up to 10% off

20% discount on vehicle hire

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How to get to the venue

Make the most of the city's public transport to limit your impact as you travel to and from our venues.

The “Fira” and “Europa/Fira” stations on Metro line 9 connect the Fira Gran Via Venue directly with both terminals of Barcelona Airport, and with all areas of the city of Barcelona.

The metro operates daily between 5 am and midnight and an uninterrupted service is available at weekends.

VISIT TMB METRO WEBSITE

The Fira Barcelona venues have taxi stops enabled to facilitate the arrival and departure of visitors.

All taxis have a green light to indicate their availability, a taximeter visible with the amount to be paid and credit card collection systems.

The approximate price of a trip can be consulted through the official app, “AMB Taxi Barcelona”.

Find more information on official rates, filing complaints or police reports, lost objects and adapted or special taxis.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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The “Europa/Fira” station of the Generalitat Railway Network connects the Fira Gran Via Venue with the city centre, as well as with other surrounding cities. All the trains on lines S8, S33, R6, R5 and S4 stop at the “Europa/Fira” station. VISIT FGC WEBSITE

Barcelona has over 200 km of cycle lanes, as well as many other thoroughfares where you can travel by bike, and a large number of parking spaces for bicycles. There are many rental companies around the city offering short-term bike rentals.

Bikes are allowed on public transport at specific times.

Also, you can leave your bicycle in our secure parking lot outside the venue!

OPENING HOURS:
Tuesday, 8 AM – 7.30 PM
Wednesday, 8 AM – 10.30 PM
Thursday, 8 AM – 5.30 PM

MORE INFO ON BIKE COMMUTING

Several buses stop in the vicinity of Fira Gran Via Venue. The main routes are: H12, V1, 79, 65, 46, V3 and H16.

VISIT TMB BUS WEBSITE

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