Many tourists visit Sagrada Familia and Park Guell on the same day.
These two landmarks are less than 3 kilometers apart, and there are four easy ways to get from Sagrada Familia to Park Guell—metro, bus, taxi, or walking.
If you want the fastest option, the metro is your best bet, taking around 25 minutes with a short walk at the end. If you prefer sightseeing along the way, the bus is a great choice.
For the quickest and most comfortable ride, a taxi will take you there in about 10 minutes, costing around €10. If you love walking and don’t mind an uphill climb, you can reach Park Güell on foot in 30-40 minutes, enjoying the beautiful streets of Barcelona along the way.
If you want to see the park first, learn how to go from Park Guell to Sagrada Familia.
Let’s get into the details.
Top Sagrada Familia and Park Guell tickets
# The Gaudi Bundle
# Guided tour of Sagrada Familia & Park Guell
From Sagrada Familia to Park Guell
To get to Park Guell from Sagrada Familia, you have four options: the metro, the bus, the taxi, and a leisurely walk.
Metro to Park Guell
Barcelona Metro is the fastest way to get from the basilica to Park Guell.
Take the blue line (L5) from the Sagrada Familia station for two stops until Diagonal.
Get off at Diagonal, and take the green line (L3) to Vallcarca.
From the Vallcarca stop, Park Guell is around 12 minutes of walking.
The ride takes approximately 25 minutes.
Bus to Parc Guell
Taking a bus is the cheapest way to get to Park Guell from Sagrada Familia.
Board Bus V19 from Passeig de Sant Joan, a 6-minute walk from Sagrada Familia.
Get off at Ramiro de Maeztu – C N Catalunya, then take a short 2-minute walk to reach Park Güell.
The ride takes less than 30 minutes, allowing you to enjoy the sights along the way.
Taxi to Park Guell
By road, Park Guell is 2.8 km (1.7 miles) from Sagrada Familia.
A taxi is the fastest option to travel from Sagrada Familia to Park Güell, covering the distance in roughly 10 minutes.
This drive from Sagrada Familia to Park Guell will cost you around ten Euros on a typical day.
However, the amount cannot exceed €3.40 during the day and €4.20 at night.
Tourists with kids and seniors tend to opt for taxis or buses for the convenience they offer.
Get a Hola BCN card to save money on your travels within the city. It provides unlimited free rides on public transport.
Walking from Sagrada Familia to Park Guell
If you enjoy walking, we suggest you walk to Park Guell.
The distance between Sagrada Familia and Park Guell is approximately 2.4 km (1.4 miles), depending on your route.
The route offers three options: walk via Carrer de Sardenya, Carrer de la Marina, or Carrer de Sicília and Carrer del Secretari Coloma.
As you set out on your walk, take precautions and keep your map ready for easy navigation. However, please do note that it is an uphill walk.
Sagrada Familia is 33 meters (108 feet) above sea level, while your destination, Park Guell, is 191 meters (626 feet) above sea level.
Because of this uphill walk, some tourists visit Park Guell first and then get to Sagrada Familia.
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Sagrada Familia and Park Guell in one day
You can see both Gaudi masterpieces in less than five hours if you manage your time well at each attraction.
If you decide to go up one of the Towers, you need at least two hours at Sagrada Familia. If you skip the Towers, you only need 90 minutes.
Tourists who are in a hurry are known to finish exploring Park Guell in an hour. However, for a wholesome experience of Gaudí’s architectural marvel, you need at least 90 minutes.
You can buy the Gaudi Bundle and explore the attractions or opt for a guided tour of Sagrada Familia and Park Guell.
You can also visit both the attractions as part of the Best of Barcelona Tour and Complete Gaudi Tour.
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Why visit Sagrada Familia first?
Avoid the queues – Sagrada familia tends to get longer queues than Park Guell. Hence an extra hour at the queue is saved if you visit this basilica first thing in the morning when it is less crowded.
Stained Glass Views in the morning light (9–11 AM) –The eastern stained-glass windows allow sunlight to enter, casting cooler blue and green hues inside the basilica.
Cooler Temperatures – Especially in warmer months, mornings are more comfortable compared to the afternoon heat.
Easier Photos & Better Experience – With fewer people around, you can take clearer photos and enjoy the intricate details of Gaudí’s masterpiece without the rush.
Insider tip: Morning slots tend to sell out quickly, so book your tickets in advance.
More than 140 years after construction started, the Sagrada Familia will finally be finished in 2026, confirms CNN.
Sagrada Familia and Park Guell tickets
Combo tickets for Sagrada Familia and Park Güell are more affordable than purchasing each ticket separately.
We list two of the most popular combos –
The Gaudi Bundle
With one great-value package, the Gaudi Bundle helps you unlock two of Antoni Gaudí’s architectural masterpieces – Park Guell and Sagrada Familia.
Besides access to Antonio Gaudi’s mind-bending architectural marvels, this package includes a comprehensive audio guide to teach you all about Barcelona.
Cost of Gaudi Bundle
Adult (30 to 64 years): €66
Senior (65+ years): €47
Youth (13 to 29 years): €63
Youth (11 to 12 years): €57
Child (7 to 10 years): €20
Child (up to 6 years): Free
Guided tour of Sagrada Familia & Park Guell
This tour starts with a visit to Park Guell, after which you get 90 minutes of lunchtime.
After lunch, the group gets into an air-conditioned vehicle and visits Sagrada Familia.
At the Basilica, the local guide takes you around for an hour, after which you can continue to stay.
Duration: 4 hours
Adult (11+ years): 101 Euros
Child (4 to 10 years): 66 Euros
Infant (up to 3 years): Free
If you don’t want a guided tour and can manage the distance between the two attractions on your own, we suggest you buy individual tickets. These are Fast Track tickets, so you don’t stand in line.
