Apart from the metro, buses and tram, Barcelona has another transport system. The FGC Railway (Ferrocarriles de la Generalitat), is a network of urban and suburban trains that connect Barcelona with other cities and nearby towns in Catalonia. It’s recognized by its quality and good service.
RECOMMENDED: HOLA BCN Transport Pass, unlimited access to the transportation network
FGC Railway map lines
Even though they are operated by a different entities, the FGC railway it’s integrated with the Barcelona transport network.
Line Barcelona-Vallès
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The lines with the prefix L are all urban lines within the Barcelona limits. Those under the prefix S, stand for Suburban lines (heading to Sant Cugat, Sabadell, Terrassa and Universitat Autonoma).
Line Llobregat-Anoia
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The prefixed lines R stand for Interurban lines, that head to the suburbs, going as far as Manresa and Igualada.
In addition, FGC operates other mountain railway lines: The Montserrat Rack Railway, going to the mountain top of the Montserrat Monastery and the Vall de Núria Rack Railway in Nuria’s Valley Retreat.
Last but not least, the FGC systems also operate several funicular railways, two of them by Montserrat (Santa Cova and Sant Joan) and the Vallvidrera Funicular, reaching the top of the Tibidabo.
Most popular tickets & prices for 2021
Tickets can be bought directly in every station through automatic vending machines, all accepting cash, credit and debit cards.
The following tickets are valid only for the Barcelona Zone 1. If you’re travelling outside the metropolitan area, check the zone of your destination.
Hola BCN Transport Pass
Hola BCN is a transport pass that offers unlimited access to the entire Barcelona transportation network. Features 2, 3, 4 and 5 day tickets, covering metro, buses, tram, FGC Railway and Renfe suburban trains.
