{"id":73421,"date":"2016-08-22T17:12:29","date_gmt":"2016-08-22T15:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=73421"},"modified":"2021-01-26T11:28:43","modified_gmt":"2021-01-26T10:28:43","slug":"train-stations-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/train-stations-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Main Train Stations in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Like any other busy metropolis, the capital of Catalonia can be a hassle to drive around in. To get around easily in <strong>Barcelona<\/strong>, it is important to be familiar with its <strong>public transportation<\/strong> systems.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-104531\" style=\"max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-20-3 metaslider metaslider-responsive metaslider-104531 ml-slider\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_104531\">\n        <ul id='metaslider_104531' class='rslides'>\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/long-term-rental\" target=\"_self\"><img width=\"850\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/en-3.jpg\" class=\"slider-104531 slide-104532\" alt=\"monthly apartment rental in barcelona\" rel=\"\" title=\"Banner medio temporada inquilinos\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Train stations<\/strong> are a major part of that system, allowing you to comfortably get to anywhere in the city. Here are the 5 <strong>main train stations<\/strong> you should know if you live (or plan on living) in<strong> Barcelona.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/train-stations-barcelona\/#Get_to_know_Barcelonas_train_stations\" title=\"Get to know Barcelona&#8217;s train stations\">Get to know Barcelona&#8217;s train stations<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/train-stations-barcelona\/#Barcelona_Sants\" title=\"Barcelona Sants\">Barcelona Sants<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/train-stations-barcelona\/#Passeig_de_Gracia\" title=\"Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia\">Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/train-stations-barcelona\/#Catalunya\" title=\"Catalunya\">Catalunya<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/train-stations-barcelona\/#Franca\" title=\"Fran\u00e7a\">Fran\u00e7a<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/train-stations-barcelona\/#Espanya\" title=\"Espanya\">Espanya<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_to_know_Barcelonas_train_stations\"><\/span>Get to know Barcelona&#8217;s train stations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barcelona_Sants\"><\/span>Barcelona Sants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Metro connections \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;Green and blue lines.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Located in the Sants neighbourhood, this is Barcelona&#8217;s <strong>largest<\/strong> <strong>railway station<\/strong> and the city\u2019s most important transport hub.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Being <strong>Barcelona&#8217;s main train station<\/strong>, it provides service both in and around the city, as well as for the whole of Spain and beyond (including by high-speed train).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_73432\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-73432\" class=\"wp-image-73432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Main-train-stations-in-Barcelona-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"train in green landscape\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-73432\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/barcelona-sants-station\/\"><strong>Barcelona Sants<\/strong><\/a> has a Wi-Fi network and offers plenty of other useful services such as car rental agencies and tourist information booths. Due to it being a central destination for travellers, there are several hotels and hostels located nearby.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Passeig_de_Gracia\"><\/span>Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Metro connections \u2013<\/strong> Purple, green and yellow lines.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Despite being one of city&#8217;s most central train stations, <a href=\"http:\/\/guia.barcelona.cat\/es\/detall\/estacio-de-rodalies-passeig-de-gracia-de-renfe_92318091113.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia Renfe Station in Barcelona<\/strong><\/a> consists of only two platforms and its trains service only the region of <strong>Catalonia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_105320\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-105320\" class=\"wp-image-105320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/25593839185_82381af567_b-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"train in catalan landscape\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-105320\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo by MiquelGP54 via Visualhunt<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Its close proximity to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/las-ramblas-a-tourist-epicenter-in-barcelona\/\">Las Ramblas<\/a><\/strong> and Plaza de Catalunya makes it very convenient for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-be-a-little-less-guiri\/\">tourists<\/a><\/strong>, who normally concentrate in that area of the city.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Since it has a total of five different entrances, it might be a bit confusing at first. If you\u2019re&nbsp;heading for&nbsp;the trains and not the metro, it\u2019s advisable that you use the entrance at the top of Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-chevron-circle-right broken_link\" style=\"background-color: #850909; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/short-term-rentals\" rel=\"nofollow\">Book your holiday apartment in Barcelona<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Catalunya\"><\/span>Catalunya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Metro connections \u2013<\/strong> Red and green lines.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Right on the intersection of El Raval, Bairri G\u00f3tic and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/nova-esquerra-de-leixample\/\">Eixample<\/a> <\/strong>stands the <a href=\"http:\/\/guia.barcelona.cat\/es\/detall\/estacio-de-rodalies-placa-catalunya-de-renfe_92318092726.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Catalunya railway station<\/strong><\/a>. Just like <strong>Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia<\/strong>, its trains only travel within the borders of the Catalonian region.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It features a tourist information booth and a&nbsp;Police Station responsible for dealing&nbsp;with all metro-related <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/now-what-the-steps-to-take-after-an-unfortunate-pickpocketing\/\">crimes<\/a> <\/strong>in the city of Barcelona.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_105321\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-105321\" class=\"wp-image-105321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/23588173873_79098185f4_b.jpg\" alt=\"station franca in barcelona\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-105321\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo by \u00a1arturii! via Visualhunt<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Franca\"><\/span>Fran\u00e7a<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Metro connections \u2013<\/strong> None.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With a total of fourteen platforms, <a href=\"http:\/\/guia.barcelona.cat\/es\/detall\/estacio-de-franca_92318092327.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Fran\u00e7a<\/strong><\/a> is the <strong>train station<\/strong> you\u2019re most likely to use when catching an <strong>overnight train<\/strong> to another country.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What it lacks in additional services, it makes up in <strong>architectural beauty<\/strong> &#8211; Its <strong>station<\/strong> building is one of the most beautiful in all of Barcelona, with marble floors, a high ceiling and an Art Deco-inspired interior.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/province-barcelona\/\">Discover the Lovely Province of Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Espanya\"><\/span>Espanya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Metro connections \u2013<\/strong> Red and green lines.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Espanya<\/strong> is located in Montju\u00efc, more exactly underneath <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HS0ThElJo44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Pla\u00e7a d&#8217;Espanya<\/a><\/strong>, which is one of the most important squares in the city of Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It serves as an <strong>interchange complex<\/strong> that connects several different railway routes from all over Spain.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_73436\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-73436\" class=\"wp-image-73436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Main-train-stations-in-Barcelona-Espanya.jpg\" alt=\"placa espanya in barcelona\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-73436\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo by SantiMB via Visualhunt<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In addition, it is also connected to two of the city&#8217;s metro lines, making it really simple to get from Montju\u00efc to anywhere you need to be.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Has all this talk of <strong>trains<\/strong> woken up the intrepid traveler in you? Or were you wondering: &#8220;<strong>Where is the Renfe train station in Barcelona<\/strong>?&#8221; Well, now you know!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There is a lot to see, not only in <strong>Barcelona<\/strong> but also in the rest of Spain, so we definitely recommend that you&nbsp;use these train stations as a trampoline for adventure. Go explore and have fun!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-chevron-circle-right broken_link\" style=\"background-color: #850909; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/long-term-rental\" rel=\"nofollow\">Spend a couple of months in Barcelona<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Have you taken the train in or around Barcelona?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Share your tips with other readers!<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"73421\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 107.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">3.7<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">6<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            votes        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like any other busy metropolis, the capital of Catalonia can be a hassle to drive around in. 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