Sitges · Castelldefels → Fira Gran Via
Staying in Sitges or Castelldefels for MWC
When Barcelona is full, the coast is the obvious choice: rooms, the sea and a reasonable run to the venue. The question is how reasonable at half past seven in the morning.
MWC Barcelona 2027 · 1–4 March · Fira Gran Via
125days03hours09min
Until 08:30 on the first day, the opening time of the last published edition. Dates: organiser’s website
- Licensed drivers
- Insurance included
- Invoice in your name
- GPS tracking
- Fixed price
Hotel areas
From the coast to Fira Gran Via
| Area | km | Without traffic | We plan for (rush hour) | Live price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castelldefels | 18.4 | 20 min | 50 min | Price (Castelldefels) |
| Gran Hotel Rey Don Jaime | 18.9 | 21 min | 55 min | Price (Gran Hotel Rey Don Jaime) |
| Hotel Bel Air | 18.8 | 19 min | 50 min | Price (Hotel Bel Air) |
| Sitges | 34.3 | 33 min | 80 min | Price (Sitges) |
| Hotel Calípolis | 34.4 | 34 min | 80 min | Price (Hotel Calípolis) |
| Hotel Estela Barcelona | 33.1 | 31 min | 75 min | Price (Hotel Estela Barcelona) |
Local businesses
Hotels, agencies and workspaces around the congress
Useful addresses for congress week, with the driving time to Gran Via and to the airport. We list them because they are useful, not because they pay us: no ratings, no commissions.
Castelldefels and Sitges
Hotel
Gran Hotel Rey Don Jaime
Av. de l’Hotel 22, Castelldefels
Hotel with its own convention centre, run by Grup Soteras.
- Gran Via 21 min · 18.9 km
- T1 14 min · 12.8 km
Hotel
Hotel Bel Air
Passeig Marítim, Castelldefels
On the beach promenade; same group as the Rey Don Jaime.
- Gran Via 19 min · 18.8 km
- T1 12 min · 11.3 km
Hotel
Hotel Calípolis
Passeig de la Ribera, 08870 Sitges
- Gran Via 34 min · 34.4 km
- T1 28 min · 28.4 km
Hotel
Hotel Estela Barcelona
C/ de les Meravelles, Aiguadolç, 08872 Sitges
Independent art hotel by the Aiguadolç marina.
- Gran Via 31 min · 33.1 km
- T1 26 min · 27 km
Apartments
Sitges Group Apartments
Sitges
Tourist office
Sitges Anytime
Sitges
Sitges tourist board: accommodation and services in the town.
We have no commercial relationship with these businesses. Details checked on their websites on 26 October 2026; driving times without traffic (OSRM, OpenStreetMap).
By road
C-31 or C-32
From Castelldefels, the C-31 takes you to Gran Via in about 20 minutes without traffic (18 km). From Sitges, the C-32 toll motorway through the Garraf tunnels takes about 33 minutes (34 km). The table above shows each area and the time we plan for at rush hour; the live panel shows incidents on both roads right now.
For a team, a daily run in one vehicle from the hotel, timed for the opening, keeps everyone together and on time.
By train
Rodalies R2 Sud
The R2 Sud line serves Castelldefels and Sitges and goes into Barcelona; from there you continue by metro or FGC to Europa | Fira. It is a good option for one person; for a team with luggage, the changes add up. Notices for the R2 lines appear in the live panel when Renfe publishes them.
Airport
Straight from the airport to the coast
Castelldefels is closer to the airport than to Gran Via, and Sitges is about half an hour away. If your team arrives on Sunday, go straight from the terminal to the hotel; the price box gives the live price for each terminal.
For delegations and companies
Ask for a written proposal
Send the dates, the number of people, the flights, the hotels and your billing details. We reply with one fixed quote for the whole week that you can approve internally before anyone travels. Nothing is stored on this website: the template opens in your own email or WhatsApp.
Company: Contact name: Dates (build-up / congress / departures): Number of people: Arrival flights and times: Departure flights and times: Hotels: Dinners or evening events: Service needed (transfers / car with driver by the hour / daily runs): Billing details (company name, VAT number, PO): Notes:
Frequently asked questions
How long from Sitges to Fira Gran Via?
About 33 minutes without traffic (34 km by the C-32). For the 08:30 opening we plan for about 80 minutes, so a pickup around 07:10.
How long from Castelldefels?
About 20 minutes without traffic (18 km by the C-31). At rush hour we plan for about 50.
Can you run a daily shuttle from our hotel?
Yes, every day of the congress, morning and evening, in the vehicle that fits the group. Send us the hotel and the numbers.
Would you rather talk to a person?
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