How to get to Gijón
Gijón is a coastal city in northern Spain (Asturias) and is easily accessible by air, rail and road. Below you will find practical travel information for congress participants.
✈️ By Plane
The nearest airport is Asturias Airport (OVD), located approximately 40–45 km from Gijón.
- Flights information: Asturias Airport (AENA)
- ALSA bus: www.alsa.com (approx. 45 minutes)
- Taxi: Approximate fare 45–60 €
- Car rental: Available at the airport
There is no train station at the airport.
🚆 By Train (AVE and Long-Distance)
Gijón is served by Gijón–Sanz Crespo Railway Station.
- RENFE (AVE / Alvia / Avlo): www.renfe.com
- Direct and connecting services from Madrid and other major cities
- Regional and commuter trains from Oviedo and other Asturian cities
🎟️ Travel Discounts for Congress Participants
RENFE / AVE
Travel Discount for AVE – Long Distance Trains to/from Gijón
Contact the Congress Secretariat at cmn2026_sec@cimne.upc.edu to receive the "Authorization Number"
Travel period: From June 29, 2026 to July 5, 2026
Valid for: AVE – Long Distance tickets (one-way and/or round trip) with origin or destination in Gijón
How to apply your discount:
- Go to www.renfe.com
- Select your preferred train and fare (Basic, Elige, Elige Comfort, or Premium)
- In the fare options dropdown, choose “Congresses/Events”
- Enter the authorization number in the corresponding field
- The authorization code is personal and will be provided after completing your event registration.
- Misuse of the code may result in cancellation of the discount.
- You must carry this document (printed or on your mobile device) during your journey.
- Be prepared to show it at access control and to the train staff along with your ticket.
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🚌 By Bus
Long-distance and regional bus connections are mainly operated by ALSA.
- Bus tickets and schedules: www.alsa.com
- Direct connections from Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and other cities
- Arrival at Gijón Bus Station, located in the city centre
🎟️ Travel Discounts for Congress Participants
ALSA
Special ALSA discounts are also available for long-distance bus services.
Use the Promotional Code: CMN26
Sales period: From sales date: 02/02/2026 - To sales date: 05/07/2026
Travel period: From travel date: 26/06/2026 - To travel date: 05/07/2026
To benefit from this discount, you must first register for the free loyalty program Alsa Plus: https://www.alsa.es/alsaplus . Once registered, log in to the Alsa website and enter the promotional code during the ticket purchase process to apply the discount.
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🚗 By Car
- From Madrid: approximately 5–6 hours via A-6 and A-66 motorways
- From Asturias Airport: direct access via the A-8 motorway
📍 Congress Venue – Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura
The congress will take place at Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura, one of the most iconic cultural and architectural landmarks in Gijón.
Address:
Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura
Calle Luis Moya Blanco, 261
33203 Gijón, Asturias, Spain
The venue is located approximately 10 minutes by car from the city centre and is easily accessible by taxi, bus or private vehicle.
More information about the venue: www.laboralciudaddelacultura.com
Practical Recommendations
- Book flights and trains well in advance
- Check updated schedules on official transport websites
- Public transport from the airport is reliable and well coordinated