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How to get to Montjuïc in Barcelona

The transport that works for Montjuïc and what you can book there, in one page.

The short answer

To get to Montjuïc in Barcelona: Metro L1 or L3 to Espanya, then the escalators up to the MNAC.

From the center of Barcelona

For the castle, the cable car from Paral·lel (funicular plus Telefèric de Montjuïc) or bus 150 from Plaça d'Espanya.

What is around Montjuïc

The places in and around Montjuïc.

  • Montjuïc Castle
  • Magic Fountain
  • Poble Espanyol
  • MNAC
  • Fundació Joan Miró

Experiences in Montjuïc

25 experiences in Montjuïc, from $6.57, sorted by rating and number of real reviews.

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From Barcelona airport

The airport options for Barcelona, bus, metro, train and taxi, with times and what each one costs, are compared in our airport guide.

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Tickets and transport in Barcelona

Single tickets, travel cards and which one pays off depending on how many days you stay are covered in our transport guide for Barcelona.

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Updated September 2026. Timetables and fares change, so check TMB the week you travel.

Questions travelers ask

How do you get to Montjuïc in Barcelona?

Metro L1 or L3 to Espanya, then the escalators up to the MNAC. For the castle, the cable car from Paral·lel (funicular plus Telefèric de Montjuïc) or bus 150 from Plaça d'Espanya.

Is Montjuïc walkable from the center of Barcelona?

It depends on your legs and the weather. The line above is the reliable option, and the walk only makes sense if you want to see the streets in between. In Barcelona the metro runs often enough that waiting is rarely the problem.

What is worth seeing around Montjuïc in Barcelona?

In and around Montjuïc you have Montjuïc Castle, Magic Fountain, Poble Espanyol, MNAC. It pays to plan the area in one go instead of crossing Barcelona twice.

How many things are there to book in Montjuïc, Barcelona?

We list 25 experiences in Montjuïc, starting at $6.57. They are sorted by rating and number of real reviews, not by commission.

Can you get to Montjuïc straight from Barcelona airport?

The airport options for Barcelona, bus, metro, train and taxi, with times and what each one costs, are compared in our airport guide.

What does public transport cost in Barcelona?

Fares change every year, so we keep them in one place instead of repeating them on every page. Our Barcelona transport guide has the current single ticket, the travel cards and the number of trips where each one starts paying off.

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