Montserrat Cable Car Ticket: Mountain Views from Barcelona

A 15-minute cable car ride across the Montserrat landscape, no guided tour required.

The Montserrat Cable Car ticket is a one-way or round-trip ride on the Aeri de Montserrat between the mountain and the base station near Monistrol de Montserrat, with views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. You pick ascent, descent, or round-trip at checkout. The cable car runs every 15 minutes, and trains connect from Barcelona (Plaza Espana) every 60 minutes with a one-hour journey time. The ticket does not include the Sant Joan or Santa Cova funiculars, monastery entry, or activities at the mountaintop.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ride Montserrat Cable Car and enjoy views

• Board Montserrat Cable Car at base station
• Enjoy scenic mountain and valley views
• Arrive at Montserrat mountain area

The experience

The cable car climbs or descends between the Montserrat mountain area and the base station below, taking in the dramatic landscape from above. The ride itself is the experience here: no monastery tour, no additional funiculars, no guided narration. You board at the cable car station (C-55 km 11.5, Monistrol de Montserrat), follow the yellow Web Ticket signs, and present your smartphone voucher for direct access. The cable car runs every 15 minutes, so wait times are short.

Getting there from Barcelona takes about an hour by train from Plaza Espana, or 35 minutes by car if you're driving the 50 km route. Opening hours shift by season: March through October, the cable car runs 8:45am to 7pm daily; November through December, 9:30am to 5:15pm weekdays and 6:15pm weekends; January through February, the same weekend hours apply. The service may close during adverse weather or during the annual maintenance window (13–20 January). Infants sit on an adult's lap and count toward the passenger total. The cable car is suitable for all fitness levels.

What’s included

• One-way or round-trip cable car ticket (your choice at checkout).
• direct access via smartphone voucher.
• views of the surrounding mountains and valleys during the ride.

Options for this experience

3 options

Ascent, one-way ticketNo fixed timeAscent, one-way ticket

Descent, one-way ticketNo fixed timeDescent, one-way ticket

Round Trip TicketNo fixed timeRound Trip Ticket

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (4 to 13 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by TrevoTour Travels

Is this one for you?Choose the round-trip ticket if you want to explore both the mountain and the base station. Pick a one-way ticket if you're combining the cable car with other transport or activities in the area. The cable car alone takes about 15 minutes each way, so plan the rest of your Montserrat visit around that short ride.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 13 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I buy just an ascent ticket or do I have to go round-trip?

You choose at checkout: one-way ascent, one-way descent, or round-trip. Buy only what you need for your day.

How often does the cable car run?

The Aeri de Montserrat departs every 15 minutes, so you don't need to time your arrival precisely.

Do I need to book a guided tour to ride the cable car?

No. This ticket is for the cable car journey alone, without a guide or group tour. You ride independently and set your own pace.

What's included in the cable car ticket?

The ticket covers the cable car ride only. It does not include the Sant Joan or Santa Cova funiculars, entry to the Montserrat monastery, or any activities or attractions at the mountaintop.

How do I get to the cable car station from Barcelona?

Trains depart from Barcelona's Plaza Espana every 60 minutes and reach Monistrol de Montserrat in one hour. By car, the cable car station is 50 km from Barcelona, roughly 35 minutes' drive via the C-55 highway.