Location and Access to RCDE Stadium — RCD Espanyol

Address: Avinguda del Baix Llobregat, 100, 08940 Cornellà de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain — located in Cornellà de Llobregat, approximately 10 km southwest of Barcelona city centre. The stadium is one of the most modern and well-connected in Spain, with direct metro access from central Barcelona.

How to get to RCDE Stadium

  • Metro 🚇

    Line L5 (blue): Cornellà Centre station — 10 min walk to the stadium.

    Direct from Barcelona city centre (Diagonal, Passeig de Gràcia, Sagrada Família). Journey from Diagonal: ~25 min.

    The metro is the easiest and most recommended option on matchdays.

  • Train (FGC & Rodalies) 🚆

    FGC L8: Cornellà - Riera station — 15 min walk.

    Rodalies R4/R5: Cornellà station — 15 min walk.

    Both connect from Barcelona Plaça Espanya and Sants. Journey time: ~15–20 min from Sants.

  • From the Airport ✈️

    Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is approximately 8 km from the stadium.

    Take the Aerobus or Rodalies R2 Nord to Barcelona Sants, then Rodalies R4/R5 to Cornellà (~30–40 min total).

    Taxi from airport: ~20 min, €25–35.

  • Car 🚕

    Access via Autovia A-2 (exit Cornellà) or Ronda de Dalt B-20. The stadium has its own large car park (paid).

    ⚠️ Heavy traffic on matchdays — arrive at least 1 hour before kick-off. Public transport is strongly recommended.

Important information — RCDE Stadium

✓ Stadium capacity: 40,500 seats. Opened in 2009, the RCDE Stadium is one of the most modern stadiums in Spain and one of the largest in Catalonia.

✓ Competitions hosted: LaLiga EA Sports, Copa del Rey, and other sporting events.

✓ Arrival time: Gates open 90 minutes before kick-off. Arrive at least 45–60 minutes early — the L5 metro gets very busy on matchdays.

✓ Modern facilities: The RCDE Stadium offers excellent facilities including covered stands, wide concourses, and good sightlines from every seat. One of the most comfortable matchday experiences in Spanish football.

✓ Getting to Barcelona: Barcelona is one of Europe's best-connected cities. Direct flights from across Europe to El Prat Airport, plus high-speed AVE trains from Madrid (~2h30), Valencia (~3h), and Seville (~5h30).

✓ Documentation required: Ticket + valid photo ID. Personalised and non-transferable.

✓ Prohibited items: No large bags, professional cameras or drones. Check the official RCD Espanyol website for the full list of prohibited items before attending.

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