2026 IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing
4-8 May 2026, Barcelona, Spain
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Getting There

Background

Transportation

The city provides an extensive and integrated public transport network connecting Barcelona El Prat Airport, CCIB and beyond. Participants are encouraged to use public transport upon arrival to Barcelona El Prat Airport, reaching to CCIB. The Aerobus (A1 or A2) provides a direct connection to Plaça Espanya, with onward access to the CCIB via the metro network. Tickets can be purchased at the airport, transport stations, or online. 

Barcelona Travel Card – a Complimentary Option for You 

To facilitate access to public transport during the conference, ICASSP 2026 provides a complimentary Travel Card, supporting convenient and lower-impact mobility across the city. The Travel Card is distributed at the CCIB and primarily supports travel within Barcelona and return journey to the airport. 

Participants are invited to use the Travel Card as follows: 

  1. Collection: Upon arrival at the CCIB, collect your Travel Card at the registration desk. 
  2. Use during the conference: Use the Travel Card for travel across Barcelona throughout the conference period. The Travel Card is valid for 4 days and includes access to the following services within Zone 1. Participants can navigate the network using supported by tools such as the TMB journey planner.
  3. Return: If your departure leads to the Barcelona El Prat Airport, you can use the Travel Card on the Metro to get there. Keep in mind that the Aerobus is not covered by the Travel Card.   

The Travel Card includes access to the following services within Zone 1: 

  • Metro: All lines, including Aeroport T1 and T2 (L9 Sud) 
  • Bus: All intercity bus services 
  • FGC (the Catalan Government Railways): All lines within Zone 1 
  • Rodalies (Regional Trains): All trains within Zone 1 
  • Tram: All tram lines (Trambaix and Trambesòs)

*Note: The Montjuïc Cable Car (Teleférico) and Aerobus are not included. 

Active Mobility 

In addition to public transport, participants can choose active mobility options. The city is bike-friendly and offers 24/7 access to shared bicycles through operators such as Donkey Republic. Bicycles can be accessed via a mobile application, enabling flexible, short-distance travel within the city. 

How to get to Barcelona from the Airport

  • AEROBUS: it is the quickest option to reach Barcelona city centre, and the average trip is 30 minutes. A bus leaves the airport every 5 or 10 minutes from 5:35 h to 01:00 h, the single ticket costs 7,45 €, and the return ticket costs 12,85 €. There is an AEROBUS stop at both terminals T1 and T2. You can buy the ticket online from the staff, bus driver, or ticket vending machines. The AEROBUS service is not integrated into the fare system; you will need to buy another ticket once in the city centre if you require another means of transportation to reach your final destination.
  • METRO: Metro line L9 Sud connects the airport terminals T1 and T2 with the city of Barcelona every 7 minutes. The journey takes you 32 minutes and operates every day from Monday to Thursday (5:00 h to midnight), Fridays and eves of public holidays (5:00 am to 2:00 am), non-stop on Saturdays and from 5:00 h until midnight on Sunday. An airport ticket to Barcelona city centre costs 4,60 €. The Airport Metro station is not integrated into the fare system; you will need to buy another ticket once in the city centre if you require another means of transportation to reach your final destination.
  • CITY BUS 46: The Bus 46 (Plaça Espanya – Airport) routes between the airport, both terminals T1 and T2, and Barcelona city. The operating hours are from 4:50 h to 23:50 h, and the frequency varies throughout the day: they leave the airport every 15 or 30 minutes. A single ticket costs 2,40 €. You can buy the ticket from the bus driver or at ticket vending machines. City Bus 46 is integrated into the fare system; you can buy integrated tickets or the Hola Barcelona Travel Card at ticket vending machines.
  • TAXI: There is a taxi station central at the exit of both the terminals T1 and T2 at the airport. The price is around 35 €, and it takes about 20 minutes to reach the CCIB.

How to get to the conference venue (CCIB)

The CCIB is ideally situated just 500 metres from the beach, 6 km from the historic city centre, and 22 km from the airport. It is easily accessible via major highways, roads, and public transport. Located in the Sant Martí district, the venue sits within the 22@ innovation and entrepreneurship hub, in the Diagonal Mar area, adjacent to Poblenou.

Access and transport to the CCIB

The CCIB is conveniently located with easy access to the airport and a range of transport options connecting it to the city centre. The venue has four entrances—A, B, C, and D—though only entrances B and C will be in use during ICASSP. An underground walkway links the main building to the Auditorium, which also offers direct external access via Leonardo da Vinci Square.

  • By Metro: The nearest underground station is El Maresme | Fòrum on the L4 yellow line. It’s less than 5 minutes’ walk from the Forum exit via Rambla Prim.
  • By Bus: An extensive bus network will enable you to reach the venue from different parts of the city. From Sants Station, H10+7 / H8+7. From Plaça Catalunya, H16. From Plaça Catalunya, line 7.
  • By Tram: The T4 tram line runs from Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica to Sant Adrià station. The best stop is “Fòrum”, which is located just in front of the CCB Forum Auditorium.

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