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Which Barcelona train station is best for tourists?

Considered one of the most utilized transport hubs in the Spain, the Barcelona Sants Train Station is the primary train station for national and international arrivals and departures. Situated in the west of the city, it is easily reached by bus, taxi or the metro.



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Barcelona Sants is Barcelona's main train station and this is also where international trains arrive. The station is located in the western part of the city and the historic centre can be reached within 15 minutes using public transport. Although Barcelona Sants is not in the city centre, it is an important hub.

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La Rambla, also known as Las Ramblas, is one of Barcelona's main thoroughfares and one of the most visited areas in the city. This fascinating artery is 0.8 miles (1,3 km) long and connects Plaça de Catalunya with the city's old port.

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The beautiful beaches full of sun loungers and basketball courts. But if you're spending a bit of time in the city, don't miss out on one of Barcelona's best things to do: La Rambla. This is the city's most famous boulevard, full of fantastic restaurants, shops and theatres, and it's well worth a visit.

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The fastest option is taking a Barcelona airport taxi, while the cheapest option is the bus, which takes around 40 minutes to reach the city centre. Another cheap option is the train. Tickets cost only €4 per person, and will reach the city centre in 40 minutes. The fourth and final option is the metro.

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Public transport such as the metro, tram and FGC are the quickest, simplest, most convenient and most sustainable way of getting around Barcelona. You can choose from the different ticket types and travel cards. Bicycles are a healthy, clean and silent way of getting around the city.

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What is the cheapest way to travel in Barcelona? The most economical transport option is the metro or bus system. Walking is, of course, free, but it is not always the fastest.

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It is simple to navigate the metro system using the Barcelona metro map which is present on the walls of each of the metro stations. Metro maps are also present in the metro trains themselves making it simple to plot out your journey.

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You can buy the T-Casual card at the TMB booth or at one of the ticket machines at the metro stations. If you prefer to have a card before your arrival, you can purchase the T-Casual card online. The prices of the card differ based on the number of zones you'd like to have included.

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Similar to Madrid's Plaza Mayor, Las Ramblas is extremely popular with tourist crowds. In fact, there's a good chance you won't find anyone else on this street other than tourists and vendors selling to tourists.

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As a general rule, you should avoid the bars and restaurants on La Rambla because they are of poor quality and ridiculously overpriced. Some establishments can charge up to €10 for a beer or a Coca Cola, which sell for around €2.50 elsewhere in Barcelona. That said, there are a few exceptions and places worth visiting.

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La Rambla is a pedestrian-only thoroughfare in the heart of Barcelona. It's a tree-lined pedestrian boulevard that runs for 1.2 kilometers. The place is always decked up with kiosks, flower stalls, artists, living statues, terraces, restaurants, and shops and is a major tourist hotspot.

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