Frequently Asked Questions
Montserrat Rack Railway and Funiculars
The Montserrat rack railway is the only way to access Montserrat that reaches the center of the Sanctuary. It's a 15-minute journey where you can enjoy a privileged and spectacular view of the mountain.
It can be reached from the station of Pl. Espanya from Barcelona or from the other stations on the FGC Llobregat-Anoia line, you can take any train on the R5 service in the direction of Manresa if you are coming from Barcelona, or in the direction of Barcelona if you are coming from Manresa. You have to get off at the Monistrol de Montserrat station, from where the cable car goes to the Monestir de Montserrat, passing through the Monistrol-Vila station.
At the same time, you can also access it by car, which can be left in the free car park at the Monistrol Vila station and, once there, take the zip line.
The frequency of trains and the prices of the Montserrat rack railway depend on the season of the year in which you want to go.
For more information, see timetables and rates.
Tickets for the rack railway and funiculars of Montserrat are sold exclusively at the stations of the rack railway and the funiculars.
In addition, they can be purchased through the online store.
Yes, you can get there by train with a stop at Monistrol de Montserrat station on the FGC Llobregat-Anoia line, where the link is made with the rack line.
You can access the free Monistrol-Vila car park with your own vehicle and, once there, take the Montserrat rack railway.
See how to get there for more information.
The timetables and prices of the Funicular de Sant Joan depend on the time of year.
Before you travel, check the calendar.
The lower boarding station is located at the exit of the Abadia complex on the way to Sant Jeroni. The path is perfectly indicated for the visitor.
The timetables and prices of the Funicular de la Santa Cova depend on the time of year.
Before you travel, check the calendar.
The upper boarding station is located in Plaça i Pujada de la Creu, very close to the arrival point and upper station of the Montserrat rack railway.
Tickets for the funiculars can be bought at the lower and upper boarding stations at the corresponding ticket offices, as well as at the rack railway ticket offices or at Plaça Espanya station with the different combinations: Tot Montserrat and Trans Montserrat.
Yes, to access Montserrat you can buy combined tickets. Physically in person at the FGC station ticket office - Plaça Espanya and at the Vending Machines located at any of the FGC stations on the Llobregat-Anoia line.
They can also be purchased directly on the online store.
Pets can travel for free. To access FGC premises, dogs must be on a leash and must wear a muzzle.
Small animals must travel in baskets or cages. Under no circumstances may they occupy a seat.
Children under the age of 16 may not bring dogs considered potentially dangerous by law.
Montserrat has a wide range of offers designed for all audiences, such as sports, such as hiking or climbing, or cultural, such as museum visits.
For more information, you can consult the list of all activities.
The Cremallera de Montserrat customer service telephone number is +34 93 252 14 80.
You can also contact us by email at [email protected]
The Montserrat rack railway and the SÍ stations are adapted for people with reduced mobility
In the case of the Sant Joan and Santa Cova funiculars, the cars and their stations are NOT adapted for people with reduced mobility.
Yes, they can be taken free of charge depending on the occupancy of the train and having received authorization from Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat staff.
It is not allowed to take it either to the Funicular de Sant Joan or the Funicular de la Santa Cova.
Yes, with the online purchase of tickets for the Montserrat rack railway and Funiculars you will receive an electronic ticket, which allows direct access to the boarding area without the need to go through the ticket office. The reservation does not give priority to queues or boarding.
No, with the online purchase of the combined tickets you will receive a confirmation bonus that must be redeemed at the Montserrat Welcome Point, located in the lobby of Pl Espanya FGC station, for the tickets that will allow you to travel and enjoy the rest of the services.
From Monday to Sunday, from 08.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m
Yes, both at the Cremallera de Montserrat and the Funiculars there are special rates for Large Families and People with Disabilities. It will only be necessary to present the credit cards together with the DNI at the corresponding ticket offices in order for this rate to be applied. In case of making the purchase online, it will be necessary to present the supporting documents (original and valid) together with the DNI at the access to the rack and funiculars, or to any accredited person who requires them.
No, the return ticket involves making both journeys on the same day.
No, tickets that belong to the integrated tariff system (ATM) are not valid for the Cremallera and the Funiculars of Montserrat since they are tourist transport. A specific ticket must be purchased through the online store
Núria Rack Railway
Ribes and Queralbs rack stations are very well connected by road and train (RENFE).
The rack railway ticket includes:
- Rack railway round way ticket
- Access to the Coma del Clot Cable Car
- Exhibition of rolling stock and 90 years of history of the Núria rack railway, located at the Ribes Vila station
- Exhibition "Memory of Snow"
- Access to the Interpretation and audiovisual center "The Valley of the 5 elements"
- Access to the Basilica of Núria
Always check the timetables of the rack railway in advance. Advance ticket purchase is recommended to ensure seat availability.
Tickets can be bought in the online store and you can book the boarding and disembarking times of the rack railway (you will be able to access the train platforms directly). We recommend advance purchase to guarantee availability.
Vall de Núria station cannot be accessed by car. It can only be accessed with the rack railway.
Convenient free parking is available to customers at Ribes Enllaç, Ribes-Vila and Queralbs stations.
Yes, to access Núria you can buy combined tickets. They can be purchased in person at any of the rack railway ticket offices: Ribes-Enllaç, Ribes-Vila and Enllaç.
They can also be purchased directly on the website, in the store.
In winter, apart from buying the rack railway (cable car is included in the price) you can also buy the rack railway+ski pass. Mandatory online purchase to ensure availability.
Pets can travel for free. To access FGC premises, dogs must be on a leash and must wear a muzzle.
Small animals must travel in baskets or cages. Under no circumstances may they occupy a seat.
Children under the age of 16 may not bring dogs considered potentially dangerous by law.
The Audioguide is a free App and you can find more information and download it at valldenuria.cat/audioguia. The audio guide is highly recommended as it is an exclusive experience that increases the visitor's experience and gives him new information. To use the audio guide, we recommend that you download the app and the audio guide to your device in "offline" mode before starting the journey, as well as having headphones with you so as not to disturb the rest of the passengers.
The rack railway customer service telephone number is +34 972 73 20 20.
You can also contact us by email at [email protected]
If you are more than 20 people, contact us to manage a reservation with a special group rate either on the phone +34 972 73 20 06 or by email [email protected]
The rack railway and the SÍ stations are adapted for people with reduced mobility
You can take public transport (RENFE) to the Ribes-link station and take the rack railway to Vall de Núria.
Tren del Ciment
Tren del Cement is located in La Pobla de Lillet (Alt Berguedà). From Barcelona you can get there by private transport by taking the C16 to Guardiola de Berguedà, where you have to take the B-402 road to La Pobla de Lillet. From Ripoll you can come along the N-152, passing through Campdevànol and Gombrèn and continue along the GI-401 and the B-402, until La Pobla de Lillet.
The frequency of trains and the prices depend on the season of the year in which you want to go.
For more information, we recommend consulting the timetables and prices.
It is recommended to purchase tickets in the online store to guarantee seat availability.
2 free parking spaces are available to comfortable customers at La Pobla de Lillet station.
The customer service office in La Pobla de Lillet serves as a place of deposit for lost objects found on the train.
To guarantee availability, it is recommended to buy tickets in the online store. The combination includes a return ticket for the Tren del Ciment, entrance to the Artigas Gardens, entrance to the Cement Museum (minimum duration of the package is 3 hours). At the Cement Museum station you will find a restaurant "La Cantina Clot del Moro"
Pets can travel for free. To access FGC premises, dogs must be on a leash and must wear a muzzle.
Small animals must travel in baskets or cages. Under no circumstances may they occupy a seat.
Children under the age of 16 may not bring dogs considered potentially dangerous by law.
The Tren del Ciment customer service telephone number is +34 932 041 041
You can also contact us by email at [email protected]
The stations on the Tren del Ciment route, as well as the train itself, are adapted for people with reduced mobility. Boarding the train is done using a ramp that assists passengers. The Artigas Gardens are not adapted for the visit of people with reduced mobility.
If you are more than 20 people, contact us to manage a reservation with a special rate for a group either on the phone +34 932 041 041 or by email: [email protected]
Tren dels Llacs
Tren dels Llacs leaves Lleida and passes through Balaguer until reaching La Pobla de Segur. With private transport, it has optimal accessibility by road N-240, AP-2 and A-2 to Lleida-Pirineus station.
The frequency of trains and the prices depend on the season of the year in which you want to go.
For more information, we recommend consulting the timetables and prices.
They can be purchased exclusively at the Tren dels Llacs online store.
Tren dels Llacs originates at the Lleida-Pirineus station, where parking is available for users.
Pets can travel for free. To access FGC premises, dogs must be on a leash and must wear a muzzle.
Small animals must travel in baskets or cages. Under no circumstances may they occupy a seat.
Children under the age of 16 may not bring dogs considered potentially dangerous by law.
Bicycles can be taken on the Historic Train. In these cases, you must notify us in advance by e-mail to the following address: [email protected]
The Tren dels Llacs customer service telephone number is +34 93 366 30 06
You can also contact us by email at [email protected]
The Historic Train is not adapted for people with reduced mobility and/or wheelchairs. The Panoramic Train does have access to both the train and the toilets.
If you are more than 20 people, contact us to manage a reservation with a special rate for groups, by phone on +34 93 366 30 06 from Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or by e-mail at [email protected]
Gelida Funicular
Granota Train