Train Journey From Barcelona To Montserrat
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This page will give you instructions on how to travel from Barcelona to Montserrat by train. You will also find the different ticket types including the options for the cable car or rack railway up to the top of the mountain.
| Barcelona Montserrat |
How to Travel by Train to Montserrat
You can travel to Montserrat by train which you catch from España rail station.
The España rail station is on the green and red metro lines making it accessible from any part of Barcelona city centre that has a metro stop.
Once at España look for Line R5 headed towards Manresa.
It’s advisable to arrive at España station in plenty of time as it can be a little confusing to find R5 track. The España rail station is quite large and the directions to the R5 track could be clearer.
Map showing the train from Barcelona, cable car up to the mountain (Aeri de Montserrat) and Cremallera de Montserrat.
Rack Railway to Montserrat (Cremallera de Montserrat)
Cable Car in Montserrat (Aeri de Montserrat)
Cable Car in Montserrat (Aeri de Montserrat)
Montserrat Monastery
Santa Cova Funicular in Montserrat
Sant Joan Funicular in Montserrat
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Aeri de Montserrat |
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Cremallera de Montserrat |
Plaça España station is huge and has many surface entrances to the station below ground. It can be confusing for tourists to find their way around especially as each entrance only has partial information about the lines that you will access from any particular entrance.
The best advice here is just to ignore the line information displayed as you enter a surface entrance to the underground station and just enter the nearest surface entrance you can find. Once you are underground look for signs for the R5 track. You may have to walk around a little but you will find it eventually.
Train Timetable Barcelona To Montserrat
This train timetable information was last updated in 2023
Timetable information can change without our notice and we therefore recommend that you check this timetable information at the Montserrat information desk at Plaça España at the entrance to R5 railway line.
The train timetable below shows the trains times from Plaça España to either the starting point to take the Cable Car ride (Aeri) or the starting point for the Rack Railway (Cremallera) which are at the foot of Montserrat mountain. You would then need to add another 23 minutes to the journey time for the cable car or rack railway up to Montserrat mountain before you are arrive at Montserrat monastery.
Also note that there are trains leaving from Plaça España station other than those shown however their times do not correspond with the departure times of the Cable car or rack railway so we have not included these in the table below since you would have an extended waiting time.
| Barcelona Plaça Espanya | Arrival time at station: Aeri Montserrat (Cable Car) at foot of mountain | Arrival time at station: Monistrol Montserrat (Rack railway Cremallera Funicular) at foot of mountain |
|---|---|---|
| 08:36 | 09:37 | 09:41 |
| 09:36 | 10:37 | 10:41 |
| 10:36 | 11:37 | 11:41 |
| 11:36 | 12:37 | 12:41 |
| 11:56 | 12:57 | 13:01 |
| 12:36 | 13:37 | 13:41 |
| 12:56 | 13:57 | 14:01 |
| 13:36 | 14:37 | 14:41 |
| 13:56 | 14:57 | 15:01 |
| 14:36 | 15:37 | 15:41 |
| 15:56 | 16:57 | 17:01 |
| 16:36 | 17:37 | 17:41 |
There are some trains that run at other times but they do not run every day and therefore we excluded them from the table above to avoid possible confusion.
Train Timetable Foot of Montserrat mountain to Barcelona.
Important note the departure times given below are the train departure times form the foot of Montserrat mountain therefore you would need to account for an extra 23 minutes earlier departure time to account for the cable car and rack railway journey time from Montserrat Monastery.
| Departure time from station: Monistrol Montserrat (Rack railway Cremallera Funicular) at foot of mountain | Departure time from Aeri-Montserrat station at foot of Montserrat mountain | Arrival time at Plaça Espanya Barcelona |
|---|---|---|
| 06:41 | 06:45 | 07:45 |
| 07:41 | 07:45 | 08:45 |
| 08:41 | 08:45 | 09:45 |
| 09:41 | 09:45 | 10:45 |
| 11:41 | 11:45 | 12:45 |
| 12:41 | 12:45 | 13:45 |
| 13:41 | 13:45 | 14:45 |
| 14:41 | 14:45 | 15:45 |
| 15:41 | 15:45 | 16:45 |
| 16:41 | 16:45 | 17:45 |
| 17:41 | 17:45 | 18:45 |
| 18:41 | 18:45 | 19:45 |
| 19:41 | 19:45 | 20:45 |
| 20:41 | 20:45 | 21:45 |
| 21:41 | 21:45 | 22:45 |
| 22:41 | 22:45 | 23:45 |
There are some trains that run at other times however they do not run every day therefore we have not included these in the train timetable to avoid any possible confusion.
Train Tickets To Montserrat With Tickets Offering Optional Extras.
Tickets are purchased at Plaça España station from ticket booths just in front of Line R5 to Manresa. You will find attendants there that will explain the ticket prices to you. They speak English, Spanish and Catalan.
Make sure you buy the right tickets
First you need to decide do you want the Cable Ride (Aeri ticket version) to the Monastery after the train journey from Barcelona. Or, do you want the Cremallera Funicular ride to the Monastery (Cremallera ticket version). The train from España station takes you to the foot of Montserrat mountain. Then you have two options. A cable car or Cremallera Funicular to go up the Montserrat mountain to the Monastery. You will need to get off the train at different stops depending on which one you decide to take.
| Montserrat ticket booth |
When you purchase your tickets to travel to Montserrat at España Station you need to ensure to purchase the correct type of ticket.
There are two versions of the tickets listed in the table below. There is one ticket for the route with the Cable Car (Aeri) to the Monastery and the other ticket type is to go up to the Monastery by the Cremallera Funicular. Although the tickets listed below have the same name and the same prices there are these two versions of ticket and you will need to specify which one you want when you purchase the ticket at the station. They are not interchangeable and you cannot change your mind and use the other route once you have purchased the ticket.
e.g. for the “Trans Montserrat Ticket” you will need to specify if you want the Cable Car version or if you want the Cremallera funicular version of that ticket. The prices are the same and the names of the tickets are also the same which has led to some confusion with tourists. If you buy a cable car version of the tickets below you cannot use it on the Cremallera funicular and vice versa.
Price information was last updated 2023
| Ticket Name | Description | Price (Euros) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Single | Single journey to Montserrat. Includes train fare from Barcelona España to Montserrat . You have the option of buying a ticket for either the cable car ride up to the monastery (Get off at train stop Montserrat Aeri) or the Track Train ride up to Montserrat Cremallera funicular (Get off at train stop Monistrol) |
€13.25 |
| Adult Return | The same ticket as above however a return ticket. | €24.00 |
| Child Single | As for adult single above however for children | €9.85 |
| Child Return | As for adult return above however for children | €18.40 |
| Pensioners Single | As for adult single but for pensioners | €12.45 |
| Pensioners Return | As for adult return but for pensioners | €22.70 |
| Trans Montserrat Ticket |
This special combined ticket includes several different return train fares all in the one ticket. 1. Return train fare from Barcelona to Montserrat, either with the Cable car ride option to the monastery, or if you prefer the Track Train mountain train ride – but remember you need to specify which when you buy this ticket because they are not interchangeable. You either buy a Cable Car version or you buy the Cremallera version of this ticket. Once you have selected your ticket version you cannot use the other method. 2. The ticket also includes 2 return journeys on 2 different funicular rides (funicular is a mountain train that goes up steep slopes). You catch these funicular rides once you arrive at the monastery and not to be confused with the funicular ride to the Monastery from the train from Barcelona which is called the Cremallera funicular. 3. You also have 2 free metro rides with this ticket. There are no discounts for pensioners or children with this ticket because the ticket already offers a discount for the fares. e.g. if you purchased the funicular rides separately (once you arrived at Montserrat monastery) you would need to pay an additional cost for the funicular from the Monastery to the top of Montserrat mountain and/or another cost for the funicular ride to Santa Cova Cave from the Monastery. Funicular from the Monastery to the top of Montserrat Funicular ride from the Monastery to Santa Cova Cave 4.Access to the audio visual area on Montserrat. Although it is possible to walk both of these destinations from the Monastery it is not recommended because it is pretty steep and not an easy walk. |
€43.80 |
| ToT Montserrat Ticket |
This literally means “All Montserrat” This ticket includes everything that the Trans Montserrat ticket mentioned above and in addition you have free entry into the Montserrat museum plus a free lunch at the restaurant at Montserrat. The restaurant offers a buffet lunch. Museum Entrance Fee |
€64.30 |
It could save you money if you want to not only see the monastery at Montserrat but also if you want to take the funicular mountain trains from the monastery to different parts of the mountain. The ticket includes the following:
These funicular rides give you access to different parts of the mountain and you will be able to visit the top of Montserrat mountain as well as visit Santa Cova cave. You will also be able to go on some mountain walks with amazing views. Normally you would have to purchase the funicular tickets separately once you arrive at Montserrat but with this ticket the two funicular return rides are included in the price.
75Journey Times To Montserrat From Barcelona And Train Stops To Get Off At.
The Journey time to Montserrat from Barcelona España station is approximately one hour by train.
You have two options to reach the Monastery once you have taken the train ride. The first is a cable car ride (Aeri) up to the Monastery the second is the Funicular Cremallera Train. As stated above you need to select which ticket you buy at the station.
Cable Car (Aeri de Montserrat)
The cable car ride from the train stop Aeri de Montserrat is only a 5 minute ride. You will have breathtaking views on the cable car ride up to the Monastery however you will need to stand for the journey.
Official web site for the Montserrat Cable Car
Cremallera Funicular – Rack Train
If you don’t feel comfortable taking the cable car ride you can choose to take the Rack Train instead. For the Rack Train ride, you will need to get off one stop after Aeri de Montserrat called Monistrol. The Rack Train ride will take 15 minutes to the Monastery and is a more comfortable ride than the cable car. However, you won’t have as good views as you would from the cable car.
The other advantage to taking the Cremallera Funicular is that you can sit down during the journey and the train is also suitable for those with wheelchairs.
| Cremallera de Montserrat Rack Railway |
I recommend that you arrive in plenty of time at España rail station because there are often queues to buy the tickets and the trains to Montserrat leave on time.
España Station Montserrat Tourist Information Help
Look out for the helpful Montserrat tourist information people at the stands just at the entrance to the Montserrat trains at España station. We recommend you say hello to Cluny when you are there. He and his colleagues are there to help you and they say it really makes their day when the tourists appreciate their help. We would like to say a big thanks to Cluny for helping us put the information together on this page.
Stay vigilant at España Station
We have also been informed by Montserrat information office based at España station that tourists have been regularly pick-pocketed at España rail station when they are trying to purchase tickets from the automatic ticket booths.
They recommend you stay vigilant especially when at the ticket vending machines. They say this is a daily occurrence and although the police have been informed the pickpockets still return. The best way is pay attention at España station when purchasing your tickets. Please don’t let these petty thieves spoil your visit.
Montserrat Museum
There is no entrance fee to the Monastery however if you wish to visit the museum you will have to pay an entrance fee.
| Paintings on display at Montserrat Museum |
Entrance fee to the musem
Adults: €8.00
Pensioners: €6.50
Funicular Rides from the Monastery to other parts of Montserrat mountain.
Once at Montserrat you have the option to visit the peak of the Montserrat mountain where you would have magnificent mountain views of Catalonia and the Montserrat mountains. You would need to catch the funicular to reach the top of the mountain.
| Funicular going to the top of the mountains |
Funicular ride
Single ticket: €9.75
Return ticket: €15.00
There is also another funicular ride to Santa Cova cave from the monastery.
Funicular ride to Santa Cova
Single ticket: €3.90
Return ticket: €6.00
There is a restaurant at Montserrat mainly serving sandwiches. I recommend you also bring plenty of water, especially if you want to do some walking in the mountains.
Keep an eye on the time as the Cable car only runs till around 18:50 (times change so please check this out independently on the day you go). You can pick up a train timetable from the information desk at Plaça España before you enter the train.
Map showing the funiculars in Montserrat mountain from Montserrat Monastery to other parts of the mountain
Santa Cova Funicular in Montserrat
Rack Railway to Montserrat (Cremallera de Montserrat)
Montserrat Monastery
Santa Cova Funicular in Montserrat
Sant Joan Funicular in Montserrat
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Aeri de Montserrat |
Funiculars |
Cremallera de Montserrat |
Coach Tours To Montserrat
If you would rather have the trip to Montserrat organized for you to include coach ride to Montserrat and guided visit then consider taking the Montserrat Morning Tour.
Book tickets for your half day tour to Montserrat from Barcelona with return journey
There are two organized tours that save you the time and trouble of organizing your own trip to Montserrat. They include return journey from Barcelona to Montserrat in an air conditioned bus. You can choose either a half day morning tour or half day afternoon tour.
Morning Tour
Click to book your tickets online for the Montserrat Morning guided tour leaving from Barcelona
How To Organize Your Train Journey From Barcelona to Montserrat, Spain
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Montserrat Mountain
One of the most popular ways to get from Barcelona to Montserrat is on the train.
It is an affordable and speedy option. However, before you make the journey, it is worth doing some research into your ticket options and into how to make the journey.
On arriving at the train station you will be faced with a selection of ticket options (see below for more details). Not only will you need to decide whether you would like to take a rack railway or a cable car from the bottom of Montserrat Mountain to the top. You will then have the choice of a number of combination tickets covering everything from a simple return journey to inclusion of lunch or entrance to the museum with the ticket price. If you have a better understanding of all of these intricacies prior to your trip, it will help you to ensure that your trip runs smoothly.
This page will provide you with a fully comprehensive step by step guide to catching the train from Barcelona to Montserrat, It also provides a link to a page with details on ticket types and prices, timetable and journey times. You will also find information on other transport options from Barcelona to Montserrat.
Book tickets for your half day tour to Montserrat from Barcelona with return journey
There are two organized tours that save you the time and trouble of organizing your own trip to Montserrat. They include return journey from Barcelona to Montserrat in an air conditioned bus. You can choose either a half day morning tour or half day afternoon tour.
Morning Tour
Click here to book your tickets online for the Montserrat Morning guided tour leaving from Barcelona
A step by step guide to getting the train to Montserrat
Monistrol Vila Rack Railway Station
The ToT Montserrat ticket
“ToT Montserrat” literally means “All Montserrat” in Catalan. The reason it is called this is because this ticket covers most of your costs for a trip to Montserrat.
The ToT Montserrat tickets includes the return train journey to Montserrat from Barcelona and a choice of either the cable car up to Montserrat mountain or the Rack Railway. The ToT Montserrat ticket also gives you free entry into the Montserrat museum (entry price to museum is €8.00 for adult or €6.50 for pensioners) plus a free lunch at the restaurant at Montserrat. The restaurant offers you a buffet lunch so there is a selection of different food that will satisfy your tastes.
Once you have reached Montserrat Monastery (which is the first leg up the mountain) you have several other funiculars (mountain trains) that will take you up to higher levels of the mountain. They are the Santa Cova funicular and the Sant Joan Funicular. Normally you would have to pay separately to use these funiculars however with the ToT Montserrat ticket all these fares are include and you can use the mountain funiculars as much as you want without additional cost.
If you are looking for an all-in-one ticket to cover your return train journey requirements to and from Montserrat, all funicular rides in the mountain, free entrance to the museum and a free lunch then the ToT Montserrat is the ticket that you need.
ToT Montserrat ticket
You can purchase
the ToT Montserrat ticket from Espana Rail station at the entrance to the R5 rail line.
Cable Car leaving Montserrat
Map showing the train from Barcelona, cable car up to the mountain (Aeri de Montserrat) and Cremallera de Montserrat.
Rack Railway to Montserrat (Cremallera de Montserrat)
Cable Car in Montserrat (Aeri de Montserrat)
Cable Car in Montserrat (Aeri de Montserrat)
Montserrat Monastery
Santa Cova Funicular in Montserrat
Sant Joan Funicular in Montserrat
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Aeri de Montserrat |
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Cremallera de Montserrat |
It is important that you keep an eye on the timetables for the rack railway, cable car and train back to Barcelona (all times can be found at the page links above). Depending on the time of year the running times will vary. You do not want to find yourself stranded at the top of Montserrat Mountain at the end of the day.
If this happens, you’re only transport option will be a taxi from Montserrat back down to the bottom of the mountain.
Barcelona to Montserrat More Details:
On this page we have provided you with a useful step by step guide to each stage of catching the train from Barcelona to Montserrat. This is a useful page to print out and take with you on your journey to Montserrat.
In addition if you want more details on arranging your train journey to Montserrat as well as knowing what other ticket types see our page on ticket types for Barcelona to Montserrat.
Other transport options from Barcelona to Montserrat
If you are interested in other transport options from Barcelona to Montserrat, it is possible to get a bus from Barcelona to Montserrat. However, it is worth remembering that there is only one bus per day going in each direction.
There are also coach tours from Barcelona to Montserrat. These will allow you to receive a more supervised trip to Montserrat if that is what you’re after.
They will also give you the option of visiting Montserrat as part of a larger tour that will take in other places in Catalunya.
If you are travelling from Barcelona to Montserrat, the train is a very good option. Not only is it fast and convenient, it also takes you on a picturesque journey towards Montserrat Mountain – allowing you to see the mountain and the Monastery from afar as you approach. Do some research prior to your trip so that you have a full understanding of the selection of ticket options that are available to you and you are sure to have an easy and enjoyable journey to Montserrat.
From Barcelona to Montserrat by train
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This page contains instructions on how to travel by train from Barcelona to Montserrat. It also describes the different types of tickets, including tickets for the cable car and cogwheel to the top of the mountain.
Travel to Montserrat by train
Montserrat can be reached by train, which can be taken from the España railway station.
España train station is easily accessible from any part of Barcelona city center with a metro, because the station is on the green and red metro lines.
From España station take Line R5 (line R5) towards Manresa.
It is recommended to arrive at the España station in advance because finding the R5 platform is not very easy. The España train station is quite large and the signage to the R5 platform could be clearer.
Map showing the train from Barcelona, cable car up to the mountain (Aeri de Montserrat) and Cremallera de Montserrat.
Railroad to Montserrat (Cremallera de Montserrat)
Montserrat cable car (Aeri de Montserrat)
Montserrat cable car (Aeri de Montserrat)
Montserrat Monastery
Santa Cova funicular in Montserrat
Funicular Sant Joan in Montserrat
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Aeri de Montserrat |
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Cremallera de Montserrat |
Plaça España station is huge and there are many entrances to the underground part of the station from the street.
Tourists can get confused, especially when you consider that each entrance has only partial information about which platforms it leads to. It is best to simply ignore the information about the platforms to which a particular entrance leads, and go down to the station through the first entrance that comes across. After you have descended to the station, look for signs to platform R5. You may have to walk around a bit, but eventually you will find it.
Train timetable Barcelona – Montserrat
The timetable is subject to change without our knowledge, so we advise you to check it at the information desk of Montserrat on Plaça España at the entrance to platform R5.
This is the timetable for trains from Plaça España to the cable car (Aeri) or rack railway (Cremallera) stations at the foot of Montserrat. It will take another 23 minutes to climb Mount Montserrat by cable or cog railway, only after that you will find yourself in Montserrat monastery. It is worth noting that in addition to these, there are other trains from Plaça España station to Montserrat, but their schedules are not coordinated with the departure schedules of cable cars and cog railway, so we did not add them to the table, as you will spend extra time with them waiting for a transplant.
| Barcelona Plaza Espanya | Arrival time: Aeri Montserrat (cable car) at the foot of the mountain | Arrival time: Monistrol Montserrat (cog railway, kremalera) at the foot of the mountain |
|---|---|---|
| 08:36 | 09:37 | 09:41 |
| 09:36 | 10:37 | 10:41 |
| 10:36 | 11:37 | 11:41 |
| 11:36 | 12:37 | 12:41 |
| 11:56 | 12:57 | 13:01 |
| 12:36 | 13:37 | 13:41 |
| 12:56 | 13:57 | 14:01 |
| 13:36 | 14:37 | 14:41 |
| 13:56 | 14:57 | 15:01 |
| 14:36 | 15:37 | 15:41 |
| 15:56 | 16:57 | 17:01 |
| 16:36 | 17:37 | 17:41 |
There are other trains, but they do not run every day, so we did not include them in the table so that you do not get confused.
Train timetable from the foot of Montserrat to Barcelona .
Important note: this is the departure time of trains from at the foot of Montserrat, so remember to take into account additional 23 minutes which will take you down the cable car or cog railway from Montserrat to the foot of the mountain.
| Departure time: Monistrol Montserrat (rack railway, kremalera) at the foot of the mountain | Departure time from Aeri-Montserrat station at the foot of Montserrat | Arrival time at Plaça Espanya Barcelona station |
|---|---|---|
| 06:41 | 06:45 | 07:45 |
| 07:41 | 07:45 | 08:45 |
| 08:41 | 08:45 | 09:45 |
| 09:41 | 09:45 | 10:45 |
| 11:41 | 11:45 | 12:45 |
| 12:41 | 12:45 | 13:45 |
| 13:41 | 13:45 | 14:45 |
| 14:41 | 14:45 | 15:45 |
| 15:41 | 15:45 | 16:45 |
| 16:41 | 16:45 | 17:45 |
| 17:41 | 17:45 | 18:45 |
| 18:41 | 18:45 | 19:45 |
| 19:41 | 19:45 | 20:45 |
| 20:41 | 20:45 | 21:45 |
| 21:41 | 21:45 | 22:45 |
| 22:41 | 22:45 | 23:45 |
There are other trains, but they do not run every day, so we have not included them in the table to avoid possible confusion.
Train tickets to Montserrat with additional services.
Tickets are sold at the Plaça España station at the box office near platform R5 on Manresa. The cashiers will tell you the ticket prices. They speak English, Spanish and Catalan.
Buy the right tickets
First you need to decide how you will climb to the monastery, after arriving by train from Barcelona. You can take the cable car up to the monastery (Aeri ticket) or the Cremallera funicular (Cremallera ticket). For reference, the train from España station will take you to the foot of Montserrat, and then you have two options to climb Montserrat itself, this is the cable car and the Cremallera funicular. Therefore, you will need to get off the train at different stops depending on which way you will climb the mountain.
You need to make sure that at the España station you buy the correct ticket to Montserrat. There are two types of tickets listed in the table.
One ticket for the cable car route (Aeri) to the monastery, and another type of ticket for the Cremallera funicular to the monastery. Although the tickets listed below are named and cost the same, you will need to specify which of the two types of ticket you need. Tickets are not interchangeable, and you will not be able to transfer to another route if you suddenly change your mind.
For example, when buying a ticket “Trans Montserrat” , you will need to specify the type of ticket you need – with the cable car or with the Cremallera funicular . Ticket prices and names are the same, which has repeatedly confused tourists. If you buy a cable car ticket, you will not be able to use it on the Cremallera funicular and vice versa.
Price data last updated: 2023.
| Ticket name | Description | Price (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult one way | One way trip to Montserrat. Includes train fare from España station in Barcelona to Montserrat. You can buy a ticket for the cable car to the monastery (you need to get off at station Montserrat Aeri ) or for the cogwheel car to the top of Montserrat on the Cremallera funicular (you need to get off at station Monistrol – |
€13.25 |
| Adult round trip | Same ticket, only round trip. | €24.00 |
| Child one way | Same as adult, only for children. | €9.85 |
| Child round trip | Same as adult round trip, only for children. | €18.40 |
| For pensioners one way | Same as adult one way, only for pensioners. | €12.45 |
| Retirement round trip | Same as adult round trip, only for pensioners. | €22.70 |
| Trans Montserrat ticket |
This is a special combination ticket that includes multiple return travel options. 1. Round-trip train ticket from Barcelona to Montserrat with choice of cable car or cogwheel up the mountain. But do not forget, you need to specify which ticket you need because they are not interchangeable. You buy the version of the ticket with either the cable car or the Cremallera funicular. Having bought a ticket, you will no longer be able to use another way to climb the mountain. 2. The ticket price includes two return trips on two different funiculars (a funicular is a train climbing steep mountain slopes). These funiculars can be boarded after you have climbed up to the monastery. Not to be confused with the Cremallera funicular which rides to monastery from the train from Barcelona. On these funiculars you can get to different parts of the mountain. 3 . This ticket also includes two free metro rides. One metro ride costs €2.40. There are no discounts for pensioners and children on this ticket. The ticket already includes discounts on travel, for example, if you bought tickets for the funicular from the monastery to the top of the mountain separately (after arriving at Montserrat Monastery), you would have to pay an extra €15.00 for round trip tickets or €9, 75 for a one-way ticket and/or another €6.00 for a return ticket or €3.90 for a one-way ticket to Santa Cova Cave from the monastery. 4. Access to the audiovisual area of Montserrat. Although both of these places can be reached on foot from the monastery, it is not recommended to do this because the slopes are quite steep and it will not be easy to go there. |
€43.80 |
| Ticket ToT Montserrat |
Literally it means “All of Montserrat”. The ticket price includes all the same as the aforementioned Trans Montserrat ticket, but in addition you will have free admission to the Montserrat Museum (adults cost €8.00 or €6.50 for seniors) plus a free lunch at the restaurant Montserrat. The restaurant will have a buffet. |
€64.30 |
With this ticket, you can save money if you want to see not only the Montserrat monastery, but also visit different places on the mountain by funicular. The ticket price includes the following: 
You can climb to the top of Montserrat and visit the Santa Cova cave. You can also walk to places on the mountain with amazing views. You usually have to buy the funicular tickets separately after you arrive at Montserrat, but this ticket already includes two funicular rides. 
Travel time from Barcelona to Montserrat and the stations to get off at.
The train journey from España station in Barcelona to Montserrat takes approximately 1 hour.
After the train ride, you will have a choice of two ways to get to the monastery. The first way is the cable car (Aeri) to the monastery, the second is the Cremallera funicular. As mentioned above, you will need to choose which ticket to buy at the station.
Cable car (Aeri de Montserrat)
The cable car ride from station Aeri de Montserrat takes only 5 minutes.
During the cable car ride to the monastery, you will have breathtaking views, but there is only standing room in the trailer.
Montserrat
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Cremallera Funicular – Cogwheel
If you don’t like the cable car, you can choose to ride the cogwheel car. To take the Cogwheel Funicular, you will need to get off at the next stop after Aeri de Montserrat, which is called Monistrol . It takes 15 minutes to get to the monastery via the cogwheel road. It’s a more comfortable ride than the cable car, but you won’t get as good views. Another advantage of the Cremallera funicular is that you can ride while sitting, and the trailer is adapted for wheelchairs.
I advise you to arrive at the España station with plenty of time, because there are often queues at the ticket offices, and the trains to Montserrat leave on time.
Montserrat Tourist Information at España Station
At the entrance to the trains towards Montserrat at the España station, there are Montserrat tourist information desks, where people are always ready to help.
Say hello to Cluny when you’re there. He and his colleagues work there to help you, and they are very happy when tourists thank them for their help. We sincerely thank Clooney for helping us gather information for this article.
At the España station, be alert
The Montserrat information desk at España station also told us that tourists at España station are regularly pickpocketed when they try to buy tickets from the ticket machines. The information desk advises to be on the alert, especially when you buy tickets from vending machines. They say it happens daily, and although the police have been alerted, the pickpockets still keep coming back. It is best to remain vigilant when buying tickets at the España station. Don’t let petty thieves ruin your vacation.
Montserrat Museum
The entrance to the monastery is free, but if you want to visit the museum, the entrance will cost €8.00 for an adult ticket or €6.50 for seniors.
Funicular ride from the monastery to other places on Montserrat
Once on Montserrat, you have the opportunity to climb to the top of the mountain, which offers magnificent views of Catalonia and the mountains of Montserrat.
You can climb to the top of the mountain by funicular. It will cost €15.00 (return) or €9.75 (one way).
There is also a funicular from the monastery to the cave of Santa Cova. €6.00 round trip and €3.90 one way.
Montserrat has a restaurant serving mostly sandwiches. I also advise you to take a lot of water with you, especially if you are going to walk in the mountains.
Keep an eye on the time because the cable car is open until 18:50 (opening hours vary, so check it on the spot). Train timetables can be obtained from the information desk at Plaça España station before boarding the train.
Map showing the funiculars in Montserrat mountain from Montserrat Monastery to other parts of the mountain
Santa Cova funicular in Montserrat
Railway to Montserrat (Cremallera de Montserrat)
Montserrat Monastery
Santa Cova funicular in Montserrat
Funicular Sant Joan in Montserrat
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Bus tour to Montserrat
If you need an organized trip to Montserrat by bus with a guide, then you can take the morning excursion to Montserrat.
Book tickets for a half-day excursion to Montserrat from Barcelona with return travel
There are two organized tours that will save you from having to organize your trip to Montserrat yourself. They include the return journey from Barcelona to Montserrat by air-conditioned bus. You can choose either a half day morning tour or a half day afternoon tour.
Morning tour
Click to book your tickets online for the Montserrat morning guided tour departing from Barcelona
How to arrange a train trip from Barcelona to Montserrat, Spain
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Montserrat Mountain
The most popular way to get from Barcelona to Montserrat is by train.
It is an inexpensive and fast mode of transport. However, before the trip it is recommended to find out what types of tickets exist, how to make this trip.
When you arrive at the station, you will have a choice of different types of tickets (see below). You not only have to decide whether you will climb from the foot of Montserrat to the top by rack railway or by cable car. You still have to choose from several combined tickets – from simple train tickets to tickets that include lunch or museum admission. If you sort out this rich assortment of tickets in advance, then your trip will go smoothly.
This page contains a complete step-by-step guide for traveling by train from Barcelona to Montserrat, plus a link to a page detailing the different ticket types and prices, as well as train timetables and journey times. It also has information on other modes of transport between Barcelona and Montserrat.
Book your tickets for a half day excursion to Montserrat from Barcelona round trip
There are two organized tours that will save you time and hassle to travel to Montserrat on your own.
They include round-trip travel from Barcelona to Montserrat by air-conditioned bus. You can choose a half-day tour in the morning or in the afternoon.
Morning Tour to Montserrat
Click here to purchase tickets online for the Morning Tour to Montserrat from Barcelona
Step by step instructions on how to get on the train to Montserrat
Rack railway station Monistrol Vila
There are special people at the station who will help you buy tickets – if you have any difficulties with choosing tickets, just contact them.Ticket ToT Montserrat
“ToT Montserrat” is translated from Catalan as “All of Montserrat”. The name of this ticket is telling, the fact is that this ticket covers almost the entire trip to Montserrat.
The ToT Montserrat ticket includes a round-trip trip to Montserrat from Barcelona and an ascent to Montserrat mountain either by cable car or rack railway. The ToT Montserrat ticket also entitles you to free admission to the Montserrat Museum (admission to the museum costs €8.00 for adults and €6.50 for seniors) plus a free lunch at the Montserrat Restaurant. This restaurant operates on a buffet basis, so there will be a variety of dishes for every taste.
Once you get to Montserrat Monastery (this is the first stop on the way to the top of the mountain), you can use several other funiculars that will take you higher up the mountain.
These funiculars are called Santa Cova and Sant Joan . In general, these funiculars charge a fee, but with the ToT Montserrat ticket, you won’t have to pay and you can take an unlimited number of rides at no extra cost.
If you want a ticket that covers all travel expenses to and from Montserrat, plus all funicular rides up the mountain plus free museum entry, and a free lunch, then you need to get a ToT Montserrat ticket.
Ticket ToT Montserrat
Ticket ToT Montserrat can be bought at the train station. Espana station, at the entrance to the R5 train platform.
Funicular leaving Montserrat
Map showing the train from Barcelona, cable car up to the mountain (Aeri de Montserrat) and Cremallera de Montserrat.
Railway to Montserrat (Cremallera de Montserrat)
Montserrat cable car (Aeri de Montserrat)
Montserrat cable car (Aeri de Montserrat)
Montserrat Monastery
Santa Cova funicular in Montserrat
Funicular Sant Joan in Montserrat
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It is important to follow the timetables for the funiculars on the cog or cable car and the trains to Barcelona (see the link above for the timetable). Their schedule depends on the season. It is unlikely that you will like it if at the end of the day you are stuck on top of Montserrat. If this happens, then your only option will be a taxi from Montserrat back to the foot of the mountain.
Details of the trip from Barcelona to Montserrat:
On this page, we have shared with you a helpful step-by-step guide to every step of the train journey from Barcelona to Montserrat.