How to get to Montserrat by cremallera and train?
Montserrat’s Cremallera is a public transport service giving visitors magnificent views as it ascends more than 600 metres up the mountain. The journey from the Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat railway station in Monistrol de Montserrat to the monastery covers 5 kilometres.
- The journey takes 15 minutes, with departures from Monistrol Vila every 20 minutes.
- There is a free car park with 900 spaces for cars and coaches at the station.
Links with FGC trains
FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat) trains to Montserrat depart from Barcelona-Plaça Espanya Station leave every hour from 08.26 am.
The R5 (Barcelona - Manresa) line also links up with the Montserrat cable car and rack railway stations.
Plan your visit. Buy tickets online.