Train Barcelona

Reach Barcelona by train

If you are looking for a train ticket to Barcelona, know that many journeys are offered regularly from different cities, such as the Paris-Barcelona, Bordeaux-Barcelona, or Montpellier-Barcelona routes. Direct TGV INOUI to Spain allow you to reach the capital of Catalonia from 9 French cities (including Paris, Valencia, Nîmes, Montpellier, and Perpignan). Alternatively, you can reach Portbou by TER from Perpignan, before taking another train to Barcelona.

You will probably arrive at Barcelona-Sants station, the main arrival station for national and international journeys. It is connected to Barcelona's metro (Blue Line, L5, Green Line L3) and bus network, which allows you to easily reach your hotel, guesthouse, or hostel for example.

Heading to Spain for unforgettable days in Barcelona

With your train ticket to Barcelona in hand, get ready to spend a few eventful days in Spain. For a cultural and gastronomic getaway, we invite you to start your stay with a visit to the very famous Sagrada Família. Although its construction began in 1882, it is expected to be completed by 2032. And there is no shortage of adjectives to describe it. Majestic, immense, controversial: Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Família remains a sort of UFO in the world's architectural landscape. Between Gothic and Art Nouveau style, the mystique that inhabits the place should fascinate you.

Then, take a lunch break in one of the neighborhood's restaurants and take a metro or bus to go to Park Güell, because the climb is steep and the path is long, especially for children. There again, you will walk in the footsteps of Antoni Gaudí. He designed a true place in his image, with structures as complex as houses, fountains, pillars that subtly blend into natural spaces. It is highly recommended to buy your tickets in advance, as the number of visitors to the park is very limited and the crowds remain high throughout the year.

You will quickly notice that Gaudí is everywhere in Barcelona. The Casa Milà, also known as "La Pedrera", represents the architect's only civil project while he was at the peak of his career. Surprising, the building has incredible interior courtyards and curved walls. But it's the roof that will leave the biggest impression on you: observe its chimneys shaped like humans and its plunging stairs. As for the Casa Batlló, it's one of the most visited places in all of Barcelona. You will enjoy discovering the many details it contains. And it's still on the roof that you will encounter the most amazing architectural elements, especially the spine of the dragon killed by Saint George.

Your stay in Barcelona is also an opportunity to experience the typical atmosphere of the city. And to do so, head to the Barri Gòtic neighborhood located southeast of the Catalonia square. Not only will the ubiquitous Gothic facades impress you, but you can also wander through the small streets full of history, from square to square, in search of a terrace, a restaurant, or traditional shops. This neighborhood borders La Rambla, a pedestrian boulevard that locals use several times a day to do their shopping, have lunch or dinner with friends.

If you have the opportunity, don't miss visiting museums in Barcelona, which have very rich collections. The Picasso Museum has more than 4000 works in the form of paintings, sculptures, and engravings. The Joan Miró Foundation, located in Montjuïc park, was created in 1968 by the artist himself to make his work more accessible to the public. Immense and extremely rich, it houses more than 10,000 pieces. Finally, the National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC) is primarily known and visited for its collection of Romanesque works, which is one of the most important in the world.

A few days in Barcelona will of course be an opportunity to taste many local specialties. In the evening, sit on a terrace to order tapas. For typical dishes, they are as varied as they are delicious: Catalan beans, escalivada(roasted eggplants, tomatoes, and red peppers), fideuà (a fish dish), or cargolada based on snails. And for dessert, it's impossible to ignore the famous Catalan cream as well as panellets, made from marzipan.