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1:30 h from Barcelona by public transport

Montserrat Rack Railway and Sant Joan and Santa Cova Funiculars bring visitors to one of Catalonia’s most iconic locations: Montserrat Mountain Natural Park in the county of Bages. Due to these sustainable modes of transport, passengers have the opportunity to enjoy a unique experience in the heart of nature.

This iconic location, just 1.5 hours from Barcelona by public transport, is waiting to be discovered. Montserrat is so much more than the popular legends that surround it.

 

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Timetables

The Montserrat Rack Railway runs uninterrupted throughout the year.

The Sant Joan Funicular runs uninterrupted throughout the year except from 13 to 31 January 2025 when it is out of service for an annual overhaul.

The Santa Cova Funicular runs continuous throughout the year except on working days (non-holidays) from 07 to 31 January and from 03 to 28 March when it is out of service. In February it will be out of service from the 3rd to the 21st and from the 24th to the 28th.

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    Combines FGC train transportation with Llobregat Anoia line and rack train with connection to Monistrol de Montserrat station
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    Leave the car at the Monistrol Vila station (free parking for clients) and take the Rack Railway to Montserrat
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    Timetable

    The Cremallera de Montserrat runs from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024

    The timetables of the Cremallera de Montserrat depend on the season of the year in which you travel. Important to consult the calendar.

    High Season

    Service from 8:35 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. with 3 services per hour.

    Monistrol de Montserrat -> Monestir de Montserrat 

    Horaris de pujada cap al Monestir de Montserrat durant la temporada alta
    Monistrol Montserrat Monistrol Vila Montserrat Monestir
    - 8.35 8.48
    8.48 8.55 9.08
    - 9.15 9.28
    - 9.35 9.48
    Every hour Every hour at .15 .35 and .55 minutes Every hour at .28 .48 and .08 minutes
    - 19.15 19.28
    - 19.35 19.48
    19.48 19.55 20.08

    Monestir de Montserrat -> Monistrol de Montserrat 

    Horaris de descens des del Monestir de Montserrat durant la temporada alta
    Montserrat Monestir Monistrol Vila Monistrol Montserrat
    8.15 8.32 8.35
    8.55 9.08 -
    9.15 9.32 9.35
    9.35 9.48 -
    9.55 10.08 -
    Every hour at .15 .35 and .55 minutes Every hour at .32 .48 and .08 minutes Every hour
    19.15 19.32 19.35
    19.35 19.48 -
    19.55 20.08 -
    20.15 20.32 20.35

    High season: March 23-31, April 1, April and May weekends, May 1, May 20, June weekends, June 24, July 6-31, all of August, September weekends, September 2-6, September 9-11, September 23-24 and October weekends.

    Mid Season

    Service from 8:35 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. with 3 services per hour until 3 p.m. and 2 services per hour from 3 p.m.

    Monistrol de Montserrat -> Monestir de Montserrat 

    Horaris de pujada cap al Monestir de Montserrat durant la temporada alta
    Monistrol Montserrat Monistrol Vila Montserrat Monestir
    - 8.35 8.48
    8.48 8.55 9.08
    - 9.15 9.28
    - 9.35 9.48
    Every hour Every hour at .15 .35 and .55 minutes Every hour at .28 .48 and .08 minutes
    14.48 14.55 15.08
    - 15.15 15.28
    15.48 15.55 16.08
    Every hour Every hour at .15 and .55 minutes Every hour at .28 and .08 minutes
    18.48 18.55 19.08

    Monestir de Montserrat -> Monistrol de Montserrat 

    Horaris de descens des del Monestir de Montserrat durant la temporada alta
    Montserrat Monestir Monistrol Vila Monistrol Montserrat
    8.15 8.32 8.35
    8.55 9.08 -
    9.15 9.32 9.35
    9.35 9.48 -
    9.55 10.08 -
    Every hour at .15 .35 and .55 minutes Every hour at .32 .48 and .08 minutes Every hour
    15.15 15.32 15.35
    15.55 16.08 -
    16.15 16.32 16.35
    Every hour at .15 and .55 minutes Every hour at .32 and .08 minutes Every hour
    19.15 19.32 19.35

    Mid season: January 1 to 5, weekends in January, weekends in February, March 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17, working days in June except the 24th, July 1 to 19 on working days, September 12, 13, 16 to 20 and 25 to 27, November 1, weekends in November and December, 1, 6, 7, 8, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 24, and December 26 to 31.

    Low season

    Service from 8:35 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. with 2 services per hour.

    *On working days during the months of April (except 01), May (except 1 and 20) and October the service will be from 8:35 am to 7:15 pm.

    Monistrol de Montserrat -> Monestir de Montserrat 

    Horaris de pujada cap al Monestir de Montserrat durant la temporada alta
    Monistrol Montserrat Monistrol Vila Montserrat Monestir
    - 8.35 8.48
    8.48 8.55 9.08
    - 9.15 9.28
    9.48 9.55 10.08
    - 10.15 10.28
    Every hour Every hour at .15 and .55 minutes Every hour at .28 and .08 minutes
    17.48 17.55 17.08
    - 18.15* 18.28*
    18.48* 18.55* 19.08*

    Monestir de Montserrat -> Monistrol de Montserrat 

    Horaris de descens des del Monestir de Montserrat durant la temporada alta
    Montserrat Monestir Monistrol Vila Monistrol Montserrat
    8.15 8.32 8.35
    8.55 9.08 -
    9.15 9.32 9.35
    9.55 10.08 -
    Every hour at .15 and .55 minutes Every hour at .32 and .08 minutes Every hour
    18.15 18.32 18.35
    18.55* 19.08* -
    19.15* 19.32* 19.35*

    Low season: working days in January (except from 01 to 05), working days in February, working days in March (except from 25 to 29), working days in April (except from 01), working days in May (except from 01 to 20), working days in October, working days in November (except from 01) and from 02 to 05 December and from 09 to 20 December.

    Timetable

    The Sant Joan Funicular runs from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024

    The timetables of the Sant Joan Funicular depend on the season of the year in which you travel. Important to consult the calendar.

    High Season

    12min Frequency

    Sant Joan Inferior-> Sant Joan Superior Station

    Sant Joan Inferior Sant Joan Superior
    10.00 10.06
    10.12 10.18
    10.24 10.32
    Every 12 minutes

    (at .00 .12 .24 .36 .48)

    		 Every 12 minutes

    (at .06 .18 .32 .42 .54)
    16.36 16.42
    Every 12 minutes Every 12 minutes
    17.36 17.42
    Every 12 minutes Every 12 minutes
    18.00 18.06

    Sant Joan Superior-> Sant Joan Inferior Station

    Horaris de descens del funicular de Sant Joan
    Sant Joan Superior Sant Joan Inferior
    10.12 10.18
    10.24 10.32
    10.36 10.42
    Every 12 minutes

    (at .00 .12 .24 .36 .48)

    		 Every 12 minutes

    (at .06 .18 .32 .42 .54)
    17.00* 17.06*
    Every 12 minutes Every 12 minutes
    18.00** 18.06**
    Every 12 minutes Every 12 minutes
    18.30*** 18.36***
    • Last ascending circulation at 5pm
    • Last ascending circulation at 6pm
    • Last ascending circulation at 6.30pm

    High Season

    *Last ascending circulation at 5pm on weekends in November and December and 6, 7, 8, 26, 27, 28, 29 December

    **Last ascending circulation at 6pm from 11 to 14 April, 17 to 21 April, 24 to 26 April, weekdays in May, 1 and 2 June, 12 to 16 June, 19 to 23 June, 12 to 15 September, 18 to 22 September, 16 to 29 September, weekdays in October and 1 November

    *** Last ascending circulation at 6.30 pm every weekend in April, 10, 27 and 28 April, every weekend in May, 1 May, every weekend in June, 5 June and 26 to 30 June, all in July and August, every weekend in September, from 4 to 8 September, 11 and 25 September, 1, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 22 October

    Mid-Season

    12min Frequency

    Sant Joan Inferior-> Sant Joan Superior Station

    Horaris de pujada del funicular de Sant Joan
    Sant Joan Inferior Sant Joan Superior
    10.00 10.06
    10.12 10.18
    10.24 10.32
    Every 12 minutes

    (at .00 .12 .24 .36 .48)

    		 Every 12 minutes

    (at .06 .18 .32 .42 .54)
    16.36 16.42
    Every 12 minutes Every 12 minutes
    17.36 17.42

    Sant Joan Superior-> Sant Joan Inferior Station

    Horaris de pujada del funicular de Sant Joan
    Sant Joan Inferior Sant Joan Superior
    10.12 10.18
    10.24 10.32
    10.36 10.42
    Every 12 minutes

    (at .00 .12 .24 .36 .48)

    		 Every 12 minutes

    (at .06 .18 .32 .42 .54)
    17.00 17.06
    Every 12 minutes Every 12 minutes
    18.00 18.06

    Low Season

    15min frequency

    Sant Joan Inferior-> Sant Joan Superior Station

    Horaris de pujada del funicular de Sant Joan
    Sant Joan Inferior Sant Joan Superior
    10.00 10.06
    10.15 10.21
    10.30 10.36
    Every 15 minutes Every 15 minutes
    16.30 16.36

    Sant Joan Superior-> Sant Joan Inferior Station

    Horaris de pujada del funicular de Sant Joan
    Sant Joan Inferior Sant Joan Superior
    10.12 10.18
    10.24 10.32
    10.36 10.42
    Every 12 minutes

    (at .00 .12 .24 .36 .48)

    		 Every 12 minutes

    (at .06 .18 .32 .42 .54)
    17.00 17.06
    Every 12 minutes Every 12 minutes
    18.00 18.06

    Low season: weekdays in November, 1, 4 and 5 December, from 11 to 15 and from 18 to 22 December.

    Timetables

    The Santa Cova Funicular operates from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024

    The timetables of the Funicular de la Santa Cova depend on the season of the year in which you travel. Important to consult the calendar.

     

     

    Santa Cova Superior Station -> Santa Cova Inferior Station

    Schedules of descent from the Santa Cova
    Santa Cova Superior Santa Cova Inferior
    10.00 10.03
    10.20 10.23
    10.40 10.43
    Every 20 minutes

    (at minutes .00 .20 i .40)

    		 Every 20 minutes

    (at minutes .03 .23 i .43)
    16.00 16.03
    16.20 16.23
    16.40 16.43
    17.00 17.03

    Santa Cova Superior Station -> Santa Cova Inferior Station

    Schedules of ascent to Santa Cova
    Santa Cova Inferior Santa Cova Superior
    10.10 10.13
    10.30 10.33
    10.50 10.53
    Every 20 minutes

    (at minutes .10 .30 i .50)

    		 Every 20 minutes

    (at minutes .13 .33 i .53)
    16:30 16.33
    16:50 16.53
    17:10 17.13
    17:30 17.33
    • Low Season (de 10 h a 16.30 h)
    • High Season (de 10 h a 17.30 h)

    High Season: March 23 to 31, April, May, June, July, July, August, September and October 1 to 27.

    Low Season: January 1 to 7, weekends in January, February 17, 18, 24 and 25, March 1 to 22, October 28 to 31, November 1, 2, 3, weekends in November and December, December 1 and 6, and December 23 to 31.

     

     

     

    Prices

    Here you will find the prices of the different tickets for the Cremallera de Montserrat and the Funiculars of Santa Cova and Sant Joan.

    Prices valid until December 31, 2025.

    The price per person includes VAT and AOV.

    Prices for Montserrat Rack Railway
    Tickets One way Return
    Adult (14 to 65 years old) € 8.70 € 14.50
    Children (4 to 13 years) € 4.35 € 7.25
    Senior (+65 years) € 7.80 € 13.00
    Large family / single-parent family (general) – 20% € 6.95 € 11.60
    Large family / single-parent family (special) – 50% € 4.35 € 7.25
    Ticket Urbà Monistrol de Montserrat - Monistrol-Vila € 1.60

     

    Dogs travel free, although they must be muzzled and kept on a lead. (If you do not have a muzzle, they can be bought at the ticket office for €5)

    The T-Mobilitat is not valid for traveling with the Montserrat Cable Car and Funiculars as they are not part of the ATM's integrated transport network. A specific ticket must be purchased at the Cremallera and/or funicular station or through the online store.

    Exclusive tickets sold at Monistrol - Vila station
    Tickets Adult (14 to 65 years old) Children (4 to 13 years) Senior (+65 years)
    Ticket for the 1st and 2nd Rack Railway train * € 11.60 € 5.80 € 10.40
    M-10 € 116.00 Not available Not available
    M-Museu € 20.60 € 11.80 Not available
    M-5 € 65.00 - -

    * Ticket for the 1st and 2nd Rack Railway train: Return ticket valid for the first two Rack Railway trains of the day (8:35 and 8:55 a.m. from Monistrol-Vila).

    M-10: Multi-journey, multi-user pass valid for 10 return journeys.

    M-Museu: Rack Railway (return ticket) + Montserrat Museum.

    M-5: Multi-journey, multi-user pass valid for 5 return journeys.

    Dogs travel free, although they must be muzzled and kept on a lead. (If you do not have a muzzle, they can be bought at the ticket office for €5)

     

    Note: Users who present the Disability Card issued by the Department of Social Rights will enjoy a 50% discount, both on the single ticket and on the return ticket for the Montserrat Rack Railway and the Funiculars Sant Joan and Santa Cova, with the same fare conditions for the accompanying person, if applicable.

    PACK Train FGC + Montserrat Rack Railway*
    COMBINED RED MAIN NETWORK
    1 zone 2 zones 3 zones 4 zones 5 zones
    ONE WAY
    TRAIN + RACK RAILWAY ADULT € 10.95 € 12.05 € 13.20 € 14,.55 € 16.25
    TRAIN + RACK RAILWAY CHILDREN € 6.75 € 7.85 € 9.00 € 10.35 € 12.05
    TRAIN + RACK RAILWAY SENIOR € 10.10 € 11.20 € 12.35 € 13.70 € 15.40
    ROUND TRIP
    TRAIN + RACK RAILWAY ADULT € 19.10 € 21.30 € 23.60 € 26.30 € 29.70
    TRAIN + RACK RAILWAY CHILDREN € 12.10 € 14.30 € 16.60 € 19.30 € 22.70
    TRAIN + RACK RAILWAY SENIOR € 17.70 € 19.90 € 22.20 € 24.90 € 28.30

    Dogs travel free, although they must be muzzled and kept on a lead. (If you do not have a muzzle, they can be bought at the ticket office for €5.)

     

    Note: Users who present the Disability Card issued by the Department of Social Rights will enjoy a 50% discount, both on the single ticket and on the return ticket for the Montserrat Rack Railway and the Funiculars Sant Joan and Santa Cova, with the same fare conditions for the accompanying person, if applicable.

    Sant Joan Funicular Fares
    User One way Round trip St. Joan + Sta. Cova
    Adult (14 to 65 years old) € 10.70 € 16.50 € 19.40
    Children (4 to 13 years) € 5.35 € 8.25 € 9.70
    Senior (+65 years) € 9.65 € 14.85 € 17.45
    Adult group * € 8.60 € 13.20
    Children group ** € 4.15 € 6.40
    Large family / single parent - general 20% € 8.60 € 13.20
    Large family / single parent - special 50% € 5.35 € 8.25

    * Minimum 20 people.

    ** From July 1 - Children's group: € 4.30 / € 6.60. Minimum 20 people.

    Schedules depend on the season of the year in which you are traveling. Important to consult the calendar.

    Buy your ticket in the online shop and ensure availability on the day of your visit.

     

    Santa Cova Funicular Fares
    User One way Round trip St. Joan + Sta. Cova
    Adult (14 to 65 years old) € 4.10 € 6.30 € 19,40
    Children (4 to 13 years) € 2.05 € 3.15 € 9,70
    Senior (+65 years) € 3.65 € 5.65 € 17,45
    Adult group € 3.30 € 5.05
    Children group € 1.65  € 2.50
    Large family / single parent - general 20% € 3.30 € 5.05
    Large family / single parent - special 50 % € 2.05 € 3.15

    Schedules depend on the season of the year in which you are traveling. Important to consult the calendar.

    Buy your ticket in the online shop and ensure availability on the day of your visit.

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    Montserrat is renowned for its singular morphology: its rounded peaks, known as “needles”, are the most iconic and spectacular of the mountain’s characteristics.

    The Geopark Visitor Centre is located at the scenic overlook of Mirador de Sant Joan, alongside the upper station of the funicular railway of the same name. Here, visitors can find out about Montserrat’s geological characteristics, as well as the mountain’s climate and diverse native flora and fauna.

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    The Montserrat Funiculars temporarily stop service for inspection and maintenance work.

    More information here.