TBS Education has arranged a special housing offer for you. Aparto is a renowned residence in Barcelona, providing housing services to Barcelona Summer School students while they attend our international summer school.
Please note that availability is subject to change.
Included services
Please note that by choosing the accommodation package, you accept that TBS Education is required to share your details with Aparto to confirm your reservation.
Barcelona’s nearest airport is Aeroport del Prat and is well connected by public transport. For further information, click here.
Bus
A shuttle bus between the airport and the center of Barcelona is available every 5-10 minutes between 5.00 am and 0.30 am. The journey lasts 35 minutes, depending on the traffic, and only costs 7.45 € one-way or 12.85 € return.
Once you arrive at Plaza Catalunya, you will need to change onto the metro. Then take the red line 1, direction Fondo, and exit the train at Urquinaona. Then, change onto the yellow line 4, direction La Pau and exit 8 stops later at Selva de Mar or El Maresme. From here, you can walk to the Student Residence or Campus in about 5 minutes from either station. You will find more information and the shuttle stop map here.
Metro
Line 9 of Metro connects the airport to the main streets of Barcelona and costs 5.45 € one-way.
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Taxi
Taxis operate 24 hours. The journey lasts approximately 30- 45 minutes, and tariffs vary depending on the time. Prices range from 40€ to 55€.
In addition, you can download in Apple Store or Google Play to book a taxi the apps Cabify, Uber or Bolt.
For more information, please click here.
Train
Trains depart every 30 minutes from Terminal 2 to Estació de Sants, from where you can take metro services to your destination.
The journey lasts approximately 20 mins. Please note that a free airport shuttle bus between terminals is available.
For more information, please consult the times and fares here.
Barcelona’s main train station is Estació de Sants, which is connected internationally with France and the rest of Spain, as well as the local region of Catalunya.
Barcelona offers several types of public transport: buses, metro (subway), and tramway. Tickets and prices vary according to duration, but are the same for all types of transport within zone 1.
For further details about the different bus, tram, and metro routes: www.tram.cat/en/ and www.tmb.cat/en.
*If you register for the hospitality package, a T-usual ticket will be included.
Operate weekdays (Monday to Thursday) 5 am until midnight and on Friday until 2.00 am. Saturday, it’s available all night. Sundays and public holidays during the week until midnight.
The city of Barcelona has a bus network with more than 80 different routes.
Tram
The tram network offers 6 routes, 3 to the North, and 3 to the South of the city. You can also access the Campus by tram line 4 in the direction of Estació de Sant Adrià . Stops at Selva Mar or El Maresme are within walking distance of the student residence and campus.
Bikes
The city hall’s bike service Bicing can only be used by students enrolled in full academic programs. However, there are various bicycle hire companies, especially in the old quarter.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have a correct visa, depending on your country of origin.
To find out more about travel requirements, please get in touch with your local Spanish embassy or consulate.
For further information, click here.
We highly recommend that you contract comprehensive international travel insurance that covers lost, damaged, and stolen personal items as well as any medical treatment.
Citizens of the European Economic Area or Switzerland
Health care is free during your stay in Spain if you have a valid European Health Insurance Card.
Please see the European Commission’s website for more information on how to make an application.
Citizens from outside the European Economic Area or Switzerland
If you are coming from a country outside the EU, you will need to contact the Spanish Embassy before coming regarding possible agreements with Spain concerning the health system. Please see more information here.
If there is no agreement, it will be necessary for you to take out a private health insurance cover.
We strongly recommend that before your departure to Spain, you contract good travel health insurance that includes medical repatriation.
Discover why Barcelona is ranked as the #1 student city in Spain (QS, 2025) and the 6th best city worldwide for living and working (World Best Cities 2025). With over 215,000 international students and a reputation as Europe’s 3rd best startup hub, the city offers an unbeatable environment for growth and networking.
TBS Education’s new campus is located in the heart of the 22@ district, the city’s innovation and tech headquarters. Here, you will be surrounded by leading companies and startups while being just a short walk from the beach. Combine your academic journey with the stunning modernist architecture and vibrant lifestyle of one of Europe’s most beautiful Mediterranean cities.
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