Montserrat Rack Railway and Funiculars

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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.

 

The best way to visit Montserrat

Discover the routes of Montserrat Rack Railway and Funiculars with this interactive map

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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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Calendar and timetable

From June 1 2022 to March 31 2023

High Season 2022: Weekends and holidays (from June 4 to December 31) and daily from June 24 to September 11 - 8.35 a.m. to 7.35 p.m.

High Season 2023: From 1 to 6 January and every weekend of January, February and March - 8.35 a.m. to 7.35 p.m.

Medium Season: The rest of the days - from 8.35 a.m. to 6.35 p.m

High Season

ROUTE: MONISTROL DE MONTSERRAT TO MONESTIR DE MONTSERRAT (29 travels)

Schedules of ascent to the Monastery of Montserrat during the high season
Monistrol Montserrat Monistrol Vila Montserrat Monestir
- 8:35 am 8:48 am
8:48 am 8:55 am 9:08 am
Every hour Every hour in the minutes .15 .35 and .55 Every hour in the minutes .28 .48 and .08
2:55 pm 3:08 pm
Every hour in the minutes .15 and .55 Every hour in the minutes .28 and .08
6:48 pm 6:55 pm 7:08 pm
7:15 pm 7:28 pm

ROUTE: MONESTIR DE MONTSERRAT TO MONISTROL (30 travels)

Descent times from the Monastery of Montserrat during the high season
Montserrat Monestir Monistrol Vila Monistrol Montserrat
8:15 am 8:32 am 8:35 am
8:55 am 9:08 am Every hour
Every hour in the minutes .15 .35 and .55 Every hour in the minutes .32 .48 and .08
3:15 pm 3:32 pm
Every hour in the minutes .55 and .15 Every hour in the minutes .32 and .08
6:35 pm 6:48 pm 6.35 pm
7:15 pm 7:32 pm 7:35 pm
7:35 pm 7:48 pm

Mid Season

ROUTE: MONISTROL DE MONTSERRAT TO MONESTIR DE MONTSERRAT (21 travels)

Schedules of ascent to the Monastery of Montserrat during the low season
Monistrol Montserrat Monistrol Vila Montserrat Monestir
- 8:35 am 8:48 am
8:48 am 8:55 am 9:08 am
Every hour Every hour in minutes .15 and .55 Every hour in the minutes .28 and .08
5:48 pm 5:55 pm 6:08 pm
6:15 pm 6:28 pm

ROUTE: MONESTIR DE MONTSERRAT TO MONISTROL (22 travels)

Descent schedules from the Monastery of Montserrat during the low season
Montserrat Monestir Monistrol Vila Monistrol Montserrat
8:15 am 8:32 am 8:35 am
8:55 am 9:08 am Every hour
Every hour in the minutes .15 and .55 Every hour in the minutes .32 and .08
6:15 pm 6:32 pm 6:35 pm
6:35 pm 6:48 pm

Calendar and timetable

From January 1 to March 31, 2023

From 1 to 8 January and from 25 to 31 March: from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (last ascent at 4.30 p.m. and last descent at 5.00 p.m.)

From January 9 to March 24: out of commercial service

 

ROUTE: SANT JOAN INFERIOR STATION TO SANT JOAN SUPERIOR STATION (31 travels)

Timetables for the ascent of the Sant Joan funicular
Sant Joan Inferior Sant Joan Superior
10:00 am 10:06 am
10:15 am 10:21 am
10:30 am 10:36 am
Every 15 minutes Every 15 minutes
4:30 pm 4:36 pm

ROUTE: SANT JOAN SUPERIOR STATION TO SANT JOAN INFERIOR STATION (32 travels)

Descent schedules of the Funicular de Sant Joan
Sant Joan Superior Sant Joan Inferior
10:15 am 10:21 am
10:30 am 10:36 am
10:45 am 10:51 am
Every 15 minutes Every 15 minutes
5:00 pm 5:06 pm

Calendar and timetable

From January 1 to March 31, 2023

From January 1 to 8 and every weekend from January 28 to March 26: from 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

Remaining days: out of commercial service

 

ROUTE: SANTA COVA SUPERIOR STATION TO SANTA COVA INFERIOR STATION (22 travels)

Schedules of descent from the Santa Cova
Santa Cova Superior Santa Cova Inferior
10:00 am 10:03 am
10:20 am 10:23 am
10:40 am 10:43 am
Every 20 minutes Every 20 minutes
4:00 pm  4:03 pm

ROUTE: SANTA COVA INFERIOR STATION TO SANTA COVA SUPERIOR STATION (23 travels)

Schedules of ascent to Santa Cova
Santa Cova Inferior Santa Cova Superior
10:10 am 10:13 am
10:30 am 10:33 am
Every 20 minutes Every 20 minutes
4:30 pm 4:33 pm

Fares and prices

Prices valid until December 31, 2023

The price per person includes VAT and AOV.

Prices for Montserrat Rack Railway
Passenger One way Return
Adult (14 to 65 years old) € 8.10 € 13.50
Children (4 to 13 years) € 4.05 € 6.75
Senior (+65 years) € 7.30 € 12.15
Large family / single-parent family (general) – 20% € 6.50 € 10.80
Large family / single-parent family (special) – 50% € 4.05 € 6.75

The discounts for holders of the Montserrat Club Card have been suspended since 22/04/21. For more information click here.

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.)

Prices for the train + Rack Railway
Zone Adult (14 to 65 years old) Children (4 to 13 years) Senior (+65 years)
One way / Round trip One way / Round trip One way / Round trip
1 € 10.50 / € 18.30 € 6.45 € / € 11.55 € 9.70 / € 16.95
2 € 11.50 € / € 20.30 € 7.45 € / € 13.55 € 10.70 / € 18.95
3 € 12.60 € / € 22.50 € 8.55 € / € 15.75 € 11.80 / € 21.15
4 € 13.85 € / € 25.00 € 9.80 € / € 18.25 € 13.05 / € 23.65
5 € 15.45 € / € 28.20 € 11.40 € / € 21.45 € 14.65 / € 26.85

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.)

Sold exclusively 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 * € 10.80 € 5.40 € 9.70
M-10 € 108.00 Not available Not available
M-Museu € 17.80 € 9.40 Not available
M-5 € 60.75 - -

* 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.





				

					



	



Sant Joan Funicular Fares



User
One way
Round trip
St. Joan + Sta. Cova














Adult (14 to 65 years old)
€ 9.75
€ 15.00
€ 17.85




Children (4 to 13 years)
€ 4.90
€ 7.50
€ 8.95




Senior (+65 years)
€ 8.80
€ 13.50
€ 16.10




Adult group *
€ 7.80
€ 12.00





Children group **
€ 3.90
€ 6.00





Large family / single parent - general 20%
€ 7.80
€ 12.00





Large family / single parent - special
€ 4.90
€ 7.50














	
* Minimum 20 people.


** From July 1 - Children's group: € 4.15 / € 6.40. 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)
€ 3.90
€ 6.00
€ 17.85




Children (4 to 13 years)
€ 1.95
€ 3.00
€ 8.95




Senior (+65 years)
€ 3.50
€ 5.40
€ 16.10




Adult group
€ 3.10
€ 4.80





Children group
€ 1.60
 € 2.40





Large family / single parent - general 20%
€ 3.10
€ 4.80





Large family / single parent - special 50 %
€ 1.95
€ 3.00














	
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.




                



	

 


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.








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Montserrat up close


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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    Viaje ameno por la ladera de Montserrat hasta llegar a la misma plaza de la basílica.
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