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How to get to Montserrat from Barcelona

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

The short answer

To get to Montserrat from Barcelona: Tours pick you up in the city center.

From Barcelona

On your own: FGC train R5 from Plaça d'Espanya to Monistrol de Montserrat, then the rack railway, about 1 hour 30 in total.

What to see in Montserrat

The places in and around Montserrat.

Montserrat monastery
Colònia Güell

Experiences in Montserrat

105 experiences in Montserrat, from $41.17, sorted by rating and number of real reviews.

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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 the train or bus operator for your route the week you travel.

Questions travelers ask

How do you get to Montserrat from Barcelona?

Tours pick you up in the city center. On your own: FGC train R5 from Plaça d'Espanya to Monistrol de Montserrat, then the rack railway, about 1 hour 30 in total.

What is worth seeing in Montserrat, near Barcelona?

In Montserrat you have Montserrat monastery, Colònia Güell. Plan the day around them, since the trip back to Barcelona sets the pace.

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

We list 105 experiences in Montserrat, starting at $41.17. They are sorted by rating and number of real reviews, not by commission.

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.