Park Güell is one of Gaudí’s most famous creations. A colorful and surreal park with stunning views of Barcelona which was originally meant to be a luxury housing project in the early 1900s. But it never took off and Gaudí’s designs turned it into one of the city’s top attractions.
The only catch? Getting there isn’t as simple as strolling down La Rambla. Perched on a hill, Park Güell takes a bit of effort to reach. Whether you’re taking the metro, bus, or tackling the walk, this guide breaks down the best ways to get there—without the hassle.
Where exactly is Park Güell?
Address: Carrer d'Olot, 08024 Barcelona, Spain
Landmark: Near the Gràcia district, close to El Carmel and Vallcarca neighborhoods
How to reach Park Güell
By public transport
- Metro: Take Line 3 (Green Line) to Lesseps Station or Vallcarca Station, then walk 15-20 minutes uphill to the entrance.
Use the escalators on Baixada de la Glòria (from Vallcarca) to make the walk easier.
- Bus: Bus 24 (from Plaça Catalunya) and Bus 92 (from Sagrada Familia
) stop near the park.
Bus V19 stops close to one of the entrances.
- Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Bus: Stops near the park, making it a convenient option for tourists.
🚕 By taxi/car
Use FreeNow or Cabify (Uber operates as Uber Taxi in Barcelona).
A taxi from Plaça Catalunya costs about €10-€15.
Driving directions
- From Plaça Catalunya, drive via Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes and Travessera de Dalt (4.5km, 15 minutes).
🚗🅿️ Parking near Park Güell
If you're driving to Park Güell, here are your parking options:
- On-site parking: No parking available inside the park but there are paid parking areas available nearby.
- Nearest parking lots:
BSM Travessera de Dalt: 10-minute walk
Parking Saba Gràcia: 20-minute walk
BSM Riera de Vallcarca: 15-minute walk
- Street parking: Limited and usually full—public transport is recommended.
- Accessible parking: Available near the Carretera del Carmel entrance.
👣 On foot
If you're in Gràcia, the park is about a 20-minute uphill walk via Travessera de Dalt.
🚲 By bike
- Bike rentals: Available in Plaça Catalunya & Gràcia.
- Bike parking: Available near the main entrance.
From major transport hubs
- From Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN):
- Metro: Take L9S to Zona Universitària, then L3 (Green Line) to Lesseps (50 minutes).
- Bus:Take Aerobus to Plaça Catalunya, then Bus 24 (1 hour total).
- Taxi: Costs around €30-€35, 25 minutes.
- From Sants Train Station:
- Metro: Take L3 (Green Line) to Lesseps (15 minutes).
- Taxi: Costs around €10-€15, 15 minutes.
Recommended tickets to the Park Güell
Frequently asked questions
Taking Metro Line 3 (Green Line) to Lesseps or Vallcarca is the most convenient option.
No on-site parking, but paid parking lots are available nearby.
It's about 4 km from Plaça Catalunya, 15 minutes by metro or a 40-minute walk.
Yes! The Carrer d'Olot entrance has a wheelchair-accessible route.
Metro followed by walking or the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus are the easiest and most scenic ways to reach Park Güell.
