The back story 1
In-depth stories behind the list.
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The back story
Four day trips by train: the back story
Montserrat, Sitges, Girona and the Penedès are all within reach by train: which line to take, and where it leaves from.
7 of the best · Barcelona, Spain
Getting to and Around Barcelona
The airport, the metro and buses, Rodalies and FGC trains, high-speed rail from Sants and the official taxis.
Our 7 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
What's onThis week in Barcelona
Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Barcelona.
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Terminals 1 and 2
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, south-west of the city.
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Madrid, Girona and France
High-speed trains from Barcelona Sants
Renfe, Ouigo and iryo high-speed trains from Sants.
The full list: Getting Around, A–Z
Neighbourhood
Airport & arrival 1
Arriving in Barcelona.
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Terminals 1 and 2
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, south-west of the city.
Main railway stations 3
Rodalies, FGC and high-speed trains.
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R5 to Montserrat
FGC trains
The Generalitat’s railway: the R5 from Plaça d’Espanya to Montserrat, and the lines to Sarrià and Sant Cugat.
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Madrid, Girona and France
High-speed trains from Barcelona Sants
Renfe, Ouigo and iryo high-speed trains from Sants.
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R2 Nord to the airport, R2 Sud to Sitges
Rodalies de Catalunya
The commuter rail network: R2 Nord to the airport, R2 Sud to Sitges, R4 to Sant Sadurní.
Around the city 2
Metro, buses and taxis.
