{"id":3085,"date":"2017-02-10T11:42:11","date_gmt":"2017-02-10T11:42:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bonplan_en.anakena.info\/?p=3085"},"modified":"2020-03-23T16:23:10","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T15:23:10","slug":"ferrocarril-metro-train","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/ferrocarril-metro-train\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona’s Ferrocarril: half metro, half suburban train"},"content":{"rendered":"
Do you want to visit the areas around Barcelona, or do you simply need to get to and from somewhere in the suburbs? The Ferrocaril, run by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Catalan Government Railways) is an excellent option!<\/p>\n
\nThere are two types of ferrocarril lines:\n<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n \nThe Barcelona-Vallès network includes different ferrocarril lines which will take you to the other side of the mountains. The starting point for all lines in this network is Plaça Catalunya. Lines L6, L7 and L12 are also part of the network. \nYou’ll need a 1, 2 or 3-zone ticket for the Barcelona-Vallès network. See the FGC tariff zones on the official Ferrocarril website<\/a> to find out what zone you’ll need, depending on your start and end points.<\/p>\n This network serves the different university campuses, including the UAB (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) and the UPC (Universidad Politècnica de Catalunya) amongst others. It also goes to Terrassa and Sabadell, two major towns near Barcelona.<\/p>\n The map below shows the different lines and stations included in the Barcelona-Vallès network. Click to enlarge.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n<\/p>\n \nThe Llobregat-Anoia network connects Barcelona with the Baix Llobregat, Anoia and Bages regions. It includes line L8, the Baix Llobregat metro, alongside the following suburban lines:\n<\/p>\n \nAll 4 lines ( S3, S4, S8, S9) serve Gaudí’s Colònia Güell.<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \nTickets for the Llobregat-Anoia network go from 1 to 6 zones.<\/p>\n The image below shows the lines and stops in the Llobregat-Anoia network. Click to enlarge.<\/p>\n \n<\/p>\n \nFerrocarril times vary depending on the line you’re taking and your period of travel (times are different during the month of August and on weekdays\/weekends) – so it wouldn’t be practical to give a full timetable here.<\/p>\n We recommend using the tool on the FGC homepage<\/a> (in English) which gives train times based on your start and end points and selected travel times.\n<\/p>\n For more information on public transport, see our article on metro, bus and tram transport in Barcelona<\/a>.<\/p>\nThe Barcelona-Vallès network: for the universities, Sabadell and Terrassa<\/h2>\n
\nThere are 5 suburban lines in the network:\n<\/p>\n\n
The Llobregat-Anoia line: for Montserrat, Colònia Güell and Manresa<\/h2>\n
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Useful information on the ferrocarril<\/h2>\n
Times<\/h3>\n
What’s allowed<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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What’s not allowed<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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Tips for using the ferrocarril<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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