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  • Bluebellplasnewydd
    Cardiff, UK1,944 contributions
    Little character
    This station is more like a modern airport and situated in a bland area of the city. Everything is there with plenty of shops and eating outlets. It is efficient but beware that there are security checks to board the high speed trains. At 9am on a Saturday morning these took only 5 minutes. However once through security there is nothing to do but join the standing queue for your train.
    Review of: Estación De Barcelona Sants
    Written October 14, 2023
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  • MammaBear60
    Warkworth, Canada193 contributions
    Great way to get around Barcelona
    We had assistance from a subway employee in choosing the T-Familiar card as the best option for us. That card gives two people a total of eight rides (or the equivalent of 16 single rides). Works out to $15 (Canadian). Before you insert the card into the turnstile scanner take note of which turnstile to use based on the direction of the LED arrow. With one exception it was always the turnstile (automated gate) in front of us. However, it was once the turnstile to the right of the card reader. On that occasion, by the time we received assistance we had wasted two trips. The trip is deducted from the card once the card passes through the scanner whether you use the turnstile or not. Overall, we found it easy to navigate the subway, including changing lines. It was fast and efficient. However, we weren't always sure which exit to take that would bring us closest to our destination but this only resulted in a bit more walking. We had no issues about potential pickpockets. On one occasion I was also offered a seat by a teenager. It probably helped that I am a senior with grey hair.
    Review of: Metro Barcelona
    Written November 14, 2023
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  • Serge M
    Philadelphia, PA96 contributions
    The best train ride!
    We traveled once from Madrid to Lisbon and that was the best train ride I have ever had and I will explain why: I can never sleep in trains and here I slept soundly the whole night and woke up very refreshed and energetic!
    The cabin was for just two people, a little tight, but quite enough room. We had a small sink, towels and two toiletries bags, given to us as gifts! The journey was very comfortable, we would do that again and highly recommend it!
    Review of: Trenhotel Salvador Dali
    Written March 29, 2017
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  • Bluebellplasnewydd
    Cardiff, UK1,944 contributions
    Lyon to Barcelona
    This is a high speed journey although the geography and track prevent the full capability of the train showing. The seats are comfortable with plug sockets for charging and adequate leg room. Carriages are older than TGV and more characterful. Staff are friendly and it is well worth visiting the cafe carriage which provides great views of the countryside. The journey itself is fascinating through wine country and long stretches with water on each side south of Perpignan. We were 10 minutes late at Barcelona after a journey lasting over 4 hours.
    Review of: RENFE
    Written October 12, 2023
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  • Alba B
    2 contributions
    Expensive
    Too expensive service. A round trip from Barcelona to Igualada, the furthest the train goes (around 60 km), costs 17 euros.
    Review of: FGC Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya
    Written November 15, 2023
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