How to Get Around at the 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix

The best ways to get to the 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix in Spain, plus advice about trains, buses and driving to Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

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The 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix is scheduled from June 12-14

April 20 Update: Tickets for the Sagales Bus service are now on sale

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The great thing about the Barcelona Grand Prix is that you can easily combine your F1 trip with a city break in Barcelona, which is really well served by a range of flight routes (both short and long-haul) and airlines, including lots of discount carriers. Circuit de Barcelona is about 30km north east of the center and the best way to get there is to take the train or Sagales bus.

After significant organizational issues in 2022 (couple with a heatwave), the fan experience at the Spanish Grand Prix has improved markedly for subsequent editions of the race. The circuit has invested in both new infrastructure at the circuit and better systems to cope with larger attendances. Plans are even in place to construct a new train station at the circuit itself, though it won’t be ready before the 2028 edition of the race.

Barcelona’s Airports

Barcelona International Airport (BCN) is located in El Prat de Llobregat, 10km south west of the city centre. Long-haul and flag carrier airlines all fly into BCN, and this is the best airport to fly into if you have the choice. If you are on a budget and looking to save, budget carriers fly into the regional airports in either Reus (REU) or Girona-Costa Brava (GRO), both of which are actually located approximately 100km from Barcelona. If you want to couple your trip to the Barcelona Grand Prix with a beach holiday, your best bet is to fly into Girona (GRO) near the Costa Brava.

Flights from Europe: There’s a huge selection of flights from the UK to Barcelona. Ryanair flies to BCN, REU and GIR whilst easyJet flies to just BCN, as does British Airways, Jet2, Iberia and Monarch. As an international hub, Barcelona receives flights from all over Europe on a daily basis. Among flag carriers, Aer Lingus, Alitalia, Swiss Air, KLM all fly into BCN. Many budget airlines in addition to the aforementioned Ryanair and easyJet also operate from European cities into Barcelona.

Flights from USA: The New York-Barcelona route is popular and generally cheap. Good deals on direct flights can be had with Finnair, US Airways, Air Europa and Air France. Other carriers include Lufthansa, United, American, Delta & BA.

Flights from Australia: Most trips involve more than one stop and a total travel time of 30+ hours. Emirates fly from Australia with a stop in Dubai;  Other carriers with good availability and prices include Singapore Airlines & Lufthansa.

Barcelona Airport to the City

A taxi from BCN to the center of Barcelona will set you back around €30-40; make sure the driver uses the meter. Aerobus runs a slick service every 10-15 minutes during the day, dropping passengers off at Plaza Catalunya for €7.75 each way. Aeropuerto station is a five minute walk from the terminals, and trains run into the city every thirty minutes. The journey normally takes under minutes, and costs €3 each way. The train from the airport stops at Sants, Passeig de Gracia and Clot stations, and you can transfer onto the Metro at any of these.Direct trains on the R2 or R2 Nord lines travel from BCN airport (El Prat) all the way to Montmeló, the closest station to Circuit de Barcelona. More information on getting to the center of Barcelona from Girona Airport is here, and from Reus Airport is here.

Driving & Long-Distance Trains to Barcelona

Driving to Spain can be a good option if you want to keep costs down. The drive from London, for example, could take as little as fourteen hours, though it would be safer to break up the journey somewhere in France, like Dijon or Orleans. Having your car in Barcelona also means that you can drive to and from the circuit each day. Read more about parking in Trackside. You can also hire a car inexpensively in Spain. For a small three door vehicle, you can expect to pay from €150 for one week’s hire. If you decide to stay near the beach on the Costa Brava, hiring a car is the best way to get to the circuit each day.

Barcelona is well connected by train to many European capitals. The high-speed train network in Spain is Europe’s second largest. If you are coming from London, you can book the Eurostar from St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord, and then a high speed train all the way to Barcelona for as little as £120 and a travelling time of 6 hours. More information on Seat 61.

How to Get to Circuit de Barcelona

Train

Circuit de Barcelona is next to the small town of Montmeló, approximately 30km north east of central Barcelona. It’s located between two major highways, making it easy to get to if you are driving. There are regular bus and train services from the city to the circuit on race weekend as well. Taking the train is a popular way to get to and from the Circuit de Barcelona each day. The closest station to the circuit is Montmeló, which is on the regional train network, not the metro. This means you need to purchase a separate ticket, which costs around €2.80 each way (you can also purchase for multiple days or a cheaper book of ten tickets).

Take the Renfe R2 (dark green) or R2 Nord (light green) train from either Sants Estacio, Passeig de Gracia or El Clot in the direction of Granollers or Saint Celoni. View timetables here. The train itself takes around 20-30 minutes, but allow yourself a further 30-40 minutes or so to walk from the Montmeló station to the circuit. There’s also a shuttle bus from Montmeló to the circuit but it leaves from the center of the town, about 10 minutes walk from the train station in the direction of the circuit. It will drop you off near Turn 1, around 10 minutes walk from entrance Gate 5.

Sagales Bus Service

Tickets for the Sagales Bus service are now on sale for the 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix.

Sagales runs a regular bus service on Grand Prix weekend from Estació del Nord to Circuit de Barcelona with a drop-off point just 300 metres from the circuit entrance, as opposed to 2km for the train. The drop off/pick up point at the circuit is next to the Sorli supermarket, here. The journey takes around 45 minutes and costs as little as €16 per day when buying in advance for all three days. The frequency of the buses increases over the course of the weekend.

Sagales also run buses to the circuit from the largest towns on the Costa Brava, including Lloret de Mar and Blanes. However, these only run on Saturday and Sunday. The cost is approx. €35 for a return trip. Details have not yet been confirmed for 2026.

Car / Taxi / Ride Sharing

If you are staying in Barcelona, it’s definitely easier to leave your car at home and take either the train or bus to the circuit. Having said that, it is possible to drive yourself to Circuit de Barcelona, though congestion and delays are common. To get to Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, follow the C-17 road (exit Montmeló), or the AP-7 highway (Exits 13, 14 and 15 – Exits 14 and 15 connect to the C-17 road). 3-day parking tickets for the 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix are priced at €47 and available here.

Taking a taxi or an Uber to the circuit is also worth considering, especially for larger groups who can split the fare. But remember it will be very difficult to secure a return trip from the circuit at the end of the day, especially at peak times. (If possible, reserve your return trip in advance.)

Hotel Bookings & Circuit Transfers with F1 Experiences

Did you know that you can book your hotel and circuit transfers for the Barcelona Grand Prix with F1 Experiences? Coach transfers are available for F1 Experiences guests who have booked their hotel together with an Official Ticket Package. F1 Experiences secures room allocations at some of the most sought-after hotels in Barcelona on race weekend, and return transfers from your hotel to Circuit de Barcelona can be added to your booking.

Barcelona Public Transport

Barcelona has a world-class metro system and trains tend to be clean, punctual and cheap. Consider buying a T10 card for up to ten single journeys on the metro, trains, buses and trams in the city centre. A ticket costs €10, more than halving what you’d pay for buying individual singles each time you travel. One T10 ticket is valid for any journey up to 75 minutes in duration, but doesn’t include airport transfers or travel to the circuit. Validate your T10 ticket every time you enter the metro station – the machine will stamp and return it each time. Alternatively, you can buy a Hola BCN! travel card, which gives you unlimited travel on Barcelona public transport for 2, 3, 4 or 5 days with a single ticket. Two-day tickets cost €18.70, three-day tickets €27.30, four-day tickets €35.60 and five-day tickets €43.60. Click here to download a Barcelona metro map. Don’t forget that Metro tickets are not valid for trains to Montmeló, the closest station to the circuit. You need to purchase a separate ticket for the Renfe regional service to Montmeló.

Barcelona also has a massive bus network and a night bus operation too. The popular T10 card can be used on buses, too. You can grab a bus to the metro station and travel across the city by metro, then jump on a bus at the other end – all for the cost of one ticket if the journey takes less than 75 minutes.

Hop-On Hop-Off Tourist Buses

Buying a day pass for one of Barcelona’s hop-on hop-off bus tours is an easy way to see a lot of the city’s attractions in a short period of time. You can also sit upstairs and watch the world go by if the weather is good!  There are two services to choose from in Barcelona: City Tour Barcelona or Barcelona Bus Turistic. They both have several routes covering the city and adult tickets starting at around €30 per day, less if you buy online in advance.

Barcelona Taxis

Official Barcelona taxis, which are black and yellow with a green light on their bonnets, are an affordable way to get about. Always insist on the meter being used and expect to pay around €10-15 per fifteen minute journey. You may have to pay a surcharge for luggage, but tipping is not expected. Bear in mind that the metro can be a better choice in the pedestrianized city center.