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Four day trips by train: the back story
The back story
About Four day trips by train: the back story
You don’t need a car to leave Barcelona for the day. Four of the best day trips start at stations in the city centre, on three railways: FGC, Rodalies and the high-speed lines from Sants.
Montserrat
FGC’s R5 runs from Plaça d’Espanya to the foot of the mountain, where it connects with the cable car and the rack railway, the Cremallera, up to the monastery.
Sitges
Rodalies R2 Sud trains run down the coast to Sitges from Sants and Passeig de Gràcia.
Check the timetable on the operator’s own site on the morning you travel.
Girona
High-speed trains run from Barcelona Sants north to Girona; book on the operators’ own websites.
The Penedès
Rodalies R4 runs to Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, the home of cava, where Codorníu and other cellars open to visitors.
Before you go
In October 2026, storms disrupted several Rodalies lines. Check rodalies.gencat.cat on the day you travel.
Our advice: leave early, and for Montserrat, go on a weekday.
Why it's on our list
- Montserrat
- Sitges
- Girona
- The Penedès
- Before you go
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Four day trips by train: the back story before you go.