Barcelona Sants Railway Station

The building with 7 underground platforms was constructed at the end of the 1970s following the urban minimalist style and got its name after the district where it's situated. Since then, the Barcelona Sants Station serves as one of the most significant railway joints of the Catalonia region and even entire Spain. 

Being the busiest train hub in the city, the Sants Station provides both regional and long-distance international connections linking all major destinations of the country with the beautiful town of Barcelona.

The Barcelona Sants Station is also the key terminus for AVE high-speed trains, the fastest trains running on the Spanish railways.

Address: Placa dels Paisos Catalans, 1, 7, 08014 Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona Main Station Overview

What to find on the station?

The Sants station is a modern complex that offers plenty of great facilities for the convenience of travelers: 

• Ticket office and ticket machines
• Information desk
• Various shops and cafes
• Pharmacy
• Parking lot
• Car rental service
• Bathrooms
• ATMs
• Luggage storage

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How to get there?

​Thanks to its convenient location in the western part of the city, you can get to the Barcelona train station using public transport. 

• Metro: to reach the station by subway, you need to follow the Blue (L5) or Green Line (L3) and get off the train at the Barcelona Sants metro station
  
  
• Walk: it will take you about 10 minutes to reach the complex from Placa de Espanya
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• Parking info: as there is a 4-story car park located at the back of the building, it's not a problem to find a parking space. The park is 24/7 open and can accommodate 926 cars 

What is the main train station in Barcelona?

The Sants is the primary railway station in Barcelona for national and international destinations. Another significant train hub worth mentioning is the Franca Station which is nestled in the east of the city.

How do I get from Barcelona Airport to sants train station?

You can quickly get to the station from the El Prat Airport using Renfe service. Trains reaching the airport depart from the Barcelona Sants Train Station every 30 minutes and will bring you to the final destination in just 25 minutes.

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