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Distance: Montserrat is located around 58 km from Barcelona.
Best Time to Visit: February to May
Duration: 1 hr 25 mins
You can travel to Montserrat via bus in an air-conditioned coach and you will also have round-trip transfers.
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Guided Tour of Montserrat Monastery with Round-Trip Bus Transfers
Duration: 1 hr
Nearest station: Aeri de Montserrat
From Barcelona's Plaça d'Espanya station, take the R5 line to Aeri de Montserrat or Monistrol de Montserrat. Then opt for the rack railway or cable car to get to Montserrat Monastery.
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Round-Trip Train Tickets and Tickets to Montserrat Monastery Experience with Audio Guide
Duration: 15 mins
Stop: Monistrol de Montserrat
If you get off at Monistrol de Montserrat station, take a cogwheel train ride, also known as rack railway, to enjoy a scenic and unique travel experience.
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Montserrat Monastery Guided Tour with Transfers and Cog-Wheel Train
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop: Aeri de Montserrat
If you are getting off at the Aeri de Montserrat station, make use of the Aeri de Montserrat cable car to get to the top of the mountain and to Montserrat Monastery.
Montserrat Monastery is a spiritual and cultural haven. Home to the revered Black Madonna, its architecture blends Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance styles. The attraction offers spectacular views, a rich art collection, and performances by the Escolania de Montserrat, one of Europe's oldest boys' choirs.
About Montserrat MonasteryThe Spanish name of the Black Madonna is La Moreneta, which means “the black little one.” Also known as 'The Virgin of Montserrat', the Black Madonna statue sits behind a sheet of glass. The Black Madonna was found back in the eighth century and is believed to have healing powers.
The Montserrat Museum is a large art museum housing six different permanent collections with over 1300 pieces and two temporary exhibitions. Set under St Mary's Square, the museum features objects and paintings from Mesopotamia, Egypt, Cyprus, and the Holy Land.
Santa Cova de Montserrat, the Holy Cave of Montserrat, is the site where the Virgin of Montserrat was first discovered by shepherds in 880. This discovery transformed Montserrat into a revered pilgrimage destination and led to the establishment of Montserrat Monastery.
Delight in the angelic voices of Escolania de Montserrat at Montserrat Monastery. Established in the 14th century, it is one of Europe's oldest boys' choirs. Their voices echoing through the basilica is bound to give you a mesmerizing auditory experience, deeply intertwined with the monastery's ambiance.
Montserrat National Park is also a beautiful park of Montserrat, apart from the Monastery. Montserrat Mountain was designated as a National Park in 1987. There are plenty of opportunities for a bit of adventure with hiking or a nature walk. Bird watchers can also delight in the wide variety of birds found around here.
You can board the FGC train from Espanya station located in Barcelona-Plaza, Spain. Trains run every hour starting from 8:26 AM.
Round-Trip Train Tickets and Tickets to Montserrat MonasteryYour meeting point is at Plaça d'Espanya (under Torres Venecianas), under the tower on the right-hand side, located in Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina.You can meet up with your guide and board your bus. The bus departs at 9.15 AM from this stop, so you will be expected to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the intimated time.
You can book Barcelona to Montserrat Day Trip online.
Yes. You can book Barcelona to Montserrat Day Trip online to avail discounts.
Booking your Barcelona to Montserrat Day trip tickets online is the best way.
The Barcelona to Montserrat Day trip price starts from €45.
Yes. Depending on your package, the Barcelona to Montserrat Day Trip covers the most famous places in Montserrat with transfers and guides.
It takes around one hour to reach Montserrat from Barcelona.
The best time to visit Montserrat is between February and May.