Montserrat from Barcelona Plan the perfect day trip

Transport, tours, viewpoints, hiking routes and practical visitor tips.

Black Madonna of Montserrat inside the Basilica
Montserrat cable car approaching the mountain
View of Montserrat Monastery from a nearby viewpoint
Sant Jeroni summit in Montserrat Natural Park
Montserrat Boys Choir inside the Basilica

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Train from Barcelona to Montserrat: Practical information

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Taking the train from Barcelona to Montserrat is one of the most practical ways to visit the mountain without renting a car. The journey starts at Barcelona-Plaça Espanya, where you take the FGC train towards Montserrat on the R5 Barcelona–Manresa line. Once you are close to Montserrat, you have two main ways to reach the … Read more

Breaking update Pope Leo XIV news: Pope Leo 14th will visit Montserrat on 10 June 2026. Access, reservations, security and transport may be different that day.
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