🙋🏻‍♂️ travel guide to MONTSERRAT, the perfect day-trip from Barcelona 🇪🇸

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

✅ check out our SELF-GUIDED travel guides on BARCELONA here ➡ travelguidesspainandportugal.com/product-category/barcelona/ ⚠ Visiting Montserrat, new rules in place: kzbin.infoyRo_m6YduSM ➡ Combined ticket Trans Montserrat bcnshop.barcelonaturisme.com/shopv3/en/product/616/trans-montserrat.html?o=h&w=3821-1444 ➡ Combined ticket Tot Montserrat bcnshop.barcelonaturisme.com/shopv3/en/product/615/tot-montserrat.html?o=h&w=3822-1444 ➡ Escolania chanting times: www.escolania.cat/es/cuando-cantamos/ ➡ Aeri de Montserrat (cable card): www.aeridemontserrat.com/ ➡ Cog railway (cremallera): www.cremallerademontserrat.cat/

[@k.coppock9660]

enjoy your videos, very informative and detailed. If I understand correctly, you can purchase roundtrip tickets for the trip at bacelonaturisme website but then have to convert the paper copy into actual tickets at one of the locations the website mentions. From that point, you pick the time of transport to Montserrat, connects to cable car or cog, and visit the attractions. It appears that there are no timeslots allocated to entering the attractions and one must get in que. 44.70 v 68.25 depending if one wants lunch. I appreciate the time and effort it takes to respond and make these videos. Visiting in Apr 24

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

@@k.coppock9660 hi there, you understood correctly. Quite likely, time slots for the attractions in April haven't been released yet, so keep checking. All the best.

[@paulinag.5187]

Extremely informative video! Information on the internet is rather confusing. Thank you very much!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Glad to hear that!

[@paulabf9065]

I so grateful I was blessed to find your channel and this particular video. We are heading to Costa Brava mid-April. Many thanks!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Great to hear that, Paula, hope you'll have a superb trip!

[@cedriclloyd5571]

Great video very informative. I look forward to this trip

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Thank you, Cedric, hope you'll have an excellent trip.

[@glaventura]

Este video es perfecto, una de las mejores guías de viaje a Barcelona. Muchas gracias por publicar. ¡Me encantó!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Qué bien, nos alegramos mucho.

[@Teeheeleelolee]

This is great timing, i just arrived in Barcelona yesterday and planning a day trip to Montserrat. By the way, i followed your airport guide Tony and i handled it like a pro. Big help! Muchas Gracias 🌷

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Great to hear that, Lee, hope you can make it to Montserrat!

[@rdmramos8141]

I watched that as well since we're visiting Spain next month. My only worry is that we bought 2 separate tickets from Lisbon to Madrid via TAP Portugal then Madrid to JFK via Iberia. Not sure if we need to claim our check-in luggage Madrid or in JFK.

[@northernrockiesweedsprayse1826]

Very informative video. Thank you for taking the time to make it.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Our pleasure!

[@vivitrumanto]

I just went there in December last year, amazing place indeed and I touched the ball of the Black Madonna. Very easy to go there from Barcelona by train, the ticket includes all, train from Barcelona, rack rail train or cable car. It's very unfortunate because we cannot do rack rail and cable car combination, you can only choose one, either rack rail or cable car to go up from the foot of the mountain. It also inludes the rack rail to the top of the mountain from Montserrat, where once you reach to the top, you could do some great trekking around the mountain.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hope you had a great time.

[@NicoleAnnCayme]

what ticket did u purchase?

[@dariojunior5672]

I plan to travel to Montserrat by the end of April, thank you for your explanation! very helpful

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Great to hear that, Dario!

[@marlenekock9086]

I am so glad i came across your videos. What a great help to plan our trip to Barcelona. A Big Thank You.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Great to hear that, Marlene!

[@AI-ki5fe]

Great video with excellent information! Practical, valuable tips. Thank you!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Great to hear that.

[@nathaliamonea2119]

Omg, that’s incredible, Im planning my trip to Spain watching all your videos, and was missing just Montserrat 😃😃😃 the information you provide in all your videos it’s exactly what Im looking for, plus all the details… just perfect!!! thanks so much… I hope I can visit all of them on a next trip to Spain 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Delighted to hear that, Nathalia!

[@lilielhaj3235]

We love your details instructions of this trip. We would like to do the exact itinerary in September from Barcelona. Thank you Tony

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Delighted to hear that, Lili!

[@bludocc1]

I did this trip in 2022 with no knowledge of what to expect and WOW what a wonderland ........such a surreal and magnificent setting , the rock formations alone are worth the visit , such grandeur . We managed to see the boys choir and that is so special and took some time to see the extensive and amazing art collection . We also took the funicular to the top also well worth it for the breathtaking landscape and stunning walks . Definitely high on my list of lifetime memories !

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

It is definitely a very special place.

[@kaycooke2929]

OMG! The timing of this video is perfect, Tony! We're meeting our granddaughter (study year abroad) and she hasn't been to Monserrat yet. We'll see it together! You'd better believe that I'm buying tickets in advance, writing down all instructions, and getting there as early as possible. Muchas gracias, amigo!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

¡De nada, Kay! Hope you have a wonderful trip!

[@sylviekins]

Wonderful trip! We did this several years ago, so beautiful. We went for a walk and nearly were blown off the walking path by the strong wind. Such an experience, combining the monastery and the scenery, along with the journey itself.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Thanks for sharing your experience, Sylvie.

[@alexbrenev5349]

Tony, thank you so much for the wonderful video. It is a great help in our trip planning to Montserrat.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Great to hear that, Alex.

[@wilsony4799]

Thanks so much. My wife and I are visiting Barcelona next week. We are planning a day trip to Montserrat and your video is timely. Like your other videos, this is excellent and very help. Gracias!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Great to hear that, Wilson, hope you have a beautiful day in Montserrat!

[@gdula84]

Thank you! We will surely go to Monserrat :)

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Great to hear that!

[@danielam813]

Invaluable information 🙌🏼. Thank you!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Our pleasure, Daniela!

[@smile4us88]

Great video. Appreciate the practical details, thank you!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Thanks, Dan.

[@kleidiapefani9384]

what a GREAT explanation video !!!!!! congrats & thanks

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Great to hear that, Kleidia!

[@yararevirtual]

Precious video! Fantastic places, imponent stones, wonderful views. And what a blue sky! Another impeccable production by Cecília and Tony. I loved it 👏👏

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Thanks so much, Yara!

[@dedisrustandi333]

Thank you Tony🙏

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Any time!

[@jasperjavellana4454]

Thanks Tony, for another enjoyable video. 👍 Montserrat is in my bucket list, and I hope I get to visit soon . Your videos are really the best travel videos I’ve watched… very detailed and precise … 👍 👍 👍

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hello Jasper, hope you can make it to Montserrat on your next trip to Spain. All the best!

[@prpman99]

Thanks for all the details. Planning to start a cruise in BCN Feb 2024. Will spend a couple days prior to cruise start in BCN and think one day will be dedicated to a trip to Montserrat. Have been to Barcelona several times before and want to see something outside of town. Your video is the best. Thanks again,

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Our pleasure! Montserrat is a great day trip. Hope you'll have a great time!

[@ashleylee2232]

Hi, Thank you so much for the detailed guide on Montserrat! I wrote down everything you recommended and our family can't wait to visit Barcelona and a day trip to Montserrat!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hope you'll have a superb day in Montserrat!

[@ashleylee2232]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thank you!

[@ashleylee2232]

By the way, "Combined ticket Trans Montserrat" in your description is all I need to get to Montserrat from Barcelona and back in terms of transportations including your recommended funicular rides, right? Just wanted to make sure before purchasing the tickets using your link.:). Do you personally recommend a cable car or a cog railway for a first time visitor to go up? Thank you!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

@@ashleylee2232 that's correct! It covers all your transportation needs.

[@ashleylee2232]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thank you again!!

[@aurafranco592]

This is very informative! Thank you.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Our pleasure!

[@glendashultz]

What a great video. Thank you so much 💐

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Any time!

[@harminderkharay8887]

Awesome video, thanks guys

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Our pleasure!

[@grapestsx]

OMG! Loved this vid, so helpful. I had planned a foodie tour at 630pm in the gothic quarter. Maybe it’s too risky after watching this! 😍

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Go to Montserrat on a different date.

[@NarcieTorres]

Thank you! Very informative video!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

👍👍👍

[@relaxingtravel-LosAngeles]

this is so informative

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Great to hear that!

[@barbara88-]

Thank you for your informative video!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Great to hear that, Barbara.

[@um8778]

Very well organised and informative video, thanks!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Our pleasure!

[@darrellhornick7764]

We just did this 2 weeks ago. It is amazing for sure!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

👏👏👏👏

[@Victoria.Foxworthy]

Excellent information1 Thank you very much 😊

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Our pleasure!

[@therealunclep]

Tony. Thank you for another great video. I already have Montserrat on my itinerary. I really appreciate all the info you provided on tickets and getting around. You're the best!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Thank you, PW. On our new Q&A session, airing later today, we answer a question of yours. All the best!

[@therealunclep]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Tony, I'm Preston btw. Nice to meet you.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

@@therealunclep nice to meet you too, Preston.

[@rdmramos8141]

Thank you for a very detailed explanation!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Our pleasure!

[@morganafada2332]

Wonderful . Thank you 🙏

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Thanks, Morgana.

[@peter_bazinet]

I have not been there yet, but it's now on my list of places to visit next April.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

👏👏👏

[@josepcivil8090]

I am Catalan from Barcelona. I must say that the video is so well made and informative that it makes the visit unnecessary because everything is said in it.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Merci, Josep! Still, we feel nothing beats the real experience!

[@elenaanisimova6181]

@@josepcivil8090 hello 👋 thank you for your video! Could you please tell me if the entrance to the basilica is free of charge or we need to buy tickets?

[@josephaquino7180]

Thanks Tony! Your videos are very helpful. We are here in Barcelona!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Enjoy your time in Barcelona!

[@vidhyabasak4769]

Very detailed video! Amazing

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Great to hear that, Vidhya!

[@faithmulwanda9859]

Thank you sooo much for this, I was co confused on how to get there. Great information provided

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Excellent to hear that!

[@8twc]

Another excellent video and advices again👍 I was just there a couple of weeks ago. Loved our visit to Monserrat! Had such a wonderful time in Barcelona, thanks to all your videos and valuable tips! Can’t wait for a return trip.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Great to hear you had a superb time in Montserrat!

[@dedisrustandi333]

Great video with useful info 👍🙏 We're going to stay overnight in Montserrat after a morning trip from Madrid. Appreciate idea what to do in early morning and evening in Montserrat. Thank you

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi, there are so many tracks around the mountains that we would take the opportunity to complete a few of them.

[@StevenLuna-p8q]

Muy lindo lugar para viajar❤❤

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

¡Ya lo creo!

[@imantle7005]

You are the best. Soy hispana viviendo en Michigan, USA. My dream is retiring in Valencia. Spain is so beautiful. Your videos are great! En Español e Inglés la información provista es clara y muy relevante. 👍🫶👏

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

¡Muchas gracias! Este domingo vamos a publicar un vídeo sobre Valencia. Un saludo cordial.

[@kathrynboniface3455]

Happy Easter!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

To you too!

[@MariaMaria-ut2ss]

Thank you

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

👍

[@engineeratm]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Our pleasure!

[@MohammedFawaz988]

Very nice explanation 👏

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

👍👍👍

[@TheTruthSeeker756]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Our pleasure!

[@leygonzales31]

Hi there Tony! Your travel guide videos are so informative and helpful! We always take time to watch them and take down notes. My husband and will be in Barcelona for a week and we're planning to visit Montserrat on Tuesday. I wonder if we still need to convert the vouchers we purchased online to an actual ticket at the tourist office before going to Montserrat? Thank you.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Ley, yes, you need to exchange the voucher, either at the tourist office or at the ticket counter at Plaza de España station. All the best!

[@stevemarquis7704]

This was one of our two most memorial days on our June trip. We used the Trans Montserrat ticket without trouble. The voucher is exchanged for a ticket the R5 line ticket machine can validate. We did that at the tourist booth at the Placa de Catalunya the day before. This is important as you want to get on the first R5 that will meet the first cog railway or tram going up the mountain. This means leaving the Placa de Espanya at ~7:30 am. This plus getting the last cog or tram down the mountain will maximize your time there and you will need all of it. Trust us on this. We had a seat on the way there but it is likely you will be standing on the R5 all the way back. We did not see the choir but we knew they were on vacation. Check that schedule if this is important. The morning was at the Monastery (no line to see the Virgin) and down the Santa Cova, the afternoon up the Sant Joan for (2) good hikes. The recommended goat cheese desert is delicious - don't miss that. This went well because of the info provided from this video - and the willingness to get up early.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Delighted to hear you had a great time in Montserrat.

[@karecruz2771]

Hi Tony! I watched your videos before our visit last year and I’m still watching for our trip this August! Your videos are all helpful. Thank you so much! I am excited to visit and see Montserrat this time. Last time, it’s just me and my husband. This time, we have my mother in law and two of our kids. We love the train trips but this time, we’re hoping to go there by car so we get there earlier and we can do more with less people and hoping we save more since there’s more of us. What is your advice? We need a rental car for sure. Not sure about parking the car at the foot of Montserrat, parking fees, which ticket we need to buy if we are not using the regional train from Barcelona. Thanks in advance for your help.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Karen, we've never gone by car to Montserrat, but we understand your circumstances. You could go by car to the top of the mountain, where there is a paid car park. There is a risk it might be full, forcing you to park at a lower level (and a longer walk). Or park at the base of the mountain (free car park here maps.app.goo.gl/qivQzv8CFoLBP5tt5 ) and ride the cog railway to the top. You would need to buy a cog railway ticket, and tickets for whatever you intend to visit or ride at the top of the mountain.

[@exploringmind926]

Thanks for the useful info..can you please tell when Funicular resumes operation as you wrote earlier that it undergoes maintenance during January and February--is it from March1?Where to get this info and how to book Funicular in March?Thanks

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hello, the funicular de Sant Joan is already back in operation, the funicular de la Santa Cova will do so on 1 March.

[@JodyDomingue-o2x]

We will be driving a car from Barcelona to Montserrat. Where do we park and how to return to car after going up the mountain? Thank you for such an informative video.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

There is a paid car park near the monastery. You park your car (if there are available spaces) and walk to the monastery.

[@pizzaipinya2442]

There's also a parking at Monistrol de Montserrat, one of the towns below the mountain, and it's just next to the station of the rack railway up to he monastery. You'd have to pay the rack railway, but the parking is free as far as I know :)

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

@@pizzaipinya2442 yes, the car park is still there, next to the Monistrol Vila rack station, and not the initial station of the line.

[@MiaNurseres-id2ex]

Gracias for this detailed visit to Monserrat. However , I noticed Trans Monserrat Combo Tix doesn't include the Santa Cova Funicular. That said, I can buy the tix at the sight , right?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hello, the Trans Montserrat pass does include the Santa Cova funicular, you can check the inclusions here bcnshop.barcelonaturisme.com/shopv3/en/product/616/trans-montserrat.html?o=h&w=3821-1444

[@velas18]

Love all you videos Tony. Very informative and straightforward. Do you have any new links to get to Monserrat? We will be vising Barcelona in February and I am having difficulties purchasing tickets. Thank you.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Vicent. The funiculars in Montserrat are undergoing maintenance during January and February and for that reason the links have ceased temporarily to work - to prevent you to buying a pack you won't be able to use in full. In January and February we advise people to get their tickets for Montserrat at the ticket office at Plaza de España. All the best.

[@user-kl9jf2tc1g]

Hi would you recommend a guided tour from Barcelona to Montserrat to get as much information on the sites? Thank you in advance I followed information you posted for our trip to Lisbon last year and very happy we did!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

If you buy a guided tour, what you gain in terms of extra information you lose in terms of a hurried visit to Montserrat. You won't be able to do things on your own time. We would go on our own.

[@user-kl9jf2tc1g]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal thanks so much for your help, I’ll definitely go over your guide!

[@A.S.Onigele]

I am planning a trip to Barcelona in December. I am interested in exploring Montserrat during my visit. Can you offer insights into the typical weather conditions in Montserrat during December? I would like to be prepared for any specific climate considerations. I appreciate your time and assistance in advance providing this information.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

As it's no longer possible to talk of "typical" weather conditions, we advice you to check the forecast a few days before your trip.

[@tgesang]

hi Tony, thanks for the video. We are looking forward to visit Spain in November. We plan to buy the Combined Ticket Tot Montserrat and experiencing the singing of the "Escolania". I learned that now we have to buy a ticket to watch the "Escolania". As far as I know the Combined Ticket Tot Montserrat does not include "Escolania". I'm wondering whether you know the official site, whereby I can buy just the ticket for "Escolania". Thanks

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hello, the tickets are sold here tickets.montserratvisita.com/en/ All the best!

[@dletenyei]

We are heading to Barcelona tomorrow and your videos are so helpful! Do I need to specify what day I plan to visit when I buy the Trans Montserrat ticket?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Danielle, no need to set a date. Have a lovely stay in Barcelona!

[@lorraine2038]

Hello Tony!!! Thanks again for your very interesting videos!!! I am leaving tomorrow for Barcelona and am VERY excited!!!!! I planned three days in Sitges to finish our trip in a more relaxing mode before I watched your videos on day trips …😳 I think we will make a stop in Tarragona! I have a question but am not sure where to ask … if we are going to Sitges, witch train do you recommend we take? Thank you and have a great day!!!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Lorraine, on the video on day trips from Barcelona we share the details on how to reach Sitges kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGe7cpuEjbeEY9k

[@DianaInDoha]

Thank you Tony, this made me more excited for my July Trip. From Montserrat Abbey, we also want to visit Saint Ignatius' Cave in Manresa. Barcelona-Montserrat-Manresa-Barcelona, how do we go about it via train?

[@roxyaburto5021]

I will be there in July too and I’m so excited

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Diana, on the way back, once you reach the main railway line at Monistrol de Montserrat, instead of taking a train to Barcelona you will take an R5 train on the opposite direction and get off at Manresa Baixador and walk 10 minutes to Cueva de San Ignacio. But somehow it feels quite a rushed outing if you want to include Montserrat and Manresa on the same day.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

👍

[@kittyone600]

Thank you so much for this complete set of super practical information! We were just hesitant on if to squeeze in Montserrat on the last day of our 3 days in Barcelona and this video makes us believe it might be a good idea. However we will have to get back to hotel in city center by 5-5:30 latest to catch a 8pm flight. If we try to get to Monserrat at around 10am, would we be able to be back at around 5? Thank you!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

We always try to avoid combining a day trip with a flight departure. Many things can delay your trip back to Barcelona causing unnecessary stress. We wouldn't do Montserrat on the day of your departure.

[@Ted_K_Have_a_nice_day]

Thank you! You’re video gave me a lot of the information that I was looking for concerning a day trip to Montserrat. I have one question. I will be in Barcelona in February. Is Montserrat worth visiting in the winter time? I am wondering if it will be too cool to enjoy the area or if any of the items are closed at that time(like the funicular)

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Montserrat can be beautiful in winter time, for as long as the weather is nice on the day of your trip. But February is a time of the year when the funicular maintenance usually takes place, you should keep an eye on the information regarding the funicular.

[@Ted_K_Have_a_nice_day]

Thanks for the information!

[@benchon2596]

Thanks!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Our pleasure!

[@fcfong3229]

Very good information. I used the link provided here to pre-book the combined ticket, Trans Montserrat. But they didn't ask me for the to and back times for the train journeys. Would you know how can I specify the timing for the trains?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

There are no assigned train times. As you don't need a seat reservation to ride the trains, you can board any you want.

[@robinheemeijer7235]

Thanks for the video! It helps alot. Could you tell me if the cogtrains near the monastery also run in february when there are less crowds?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Robin, the cog train runs all year around. But right now the funiculars at the top of the mountain are undergoing their annual maintenance.

[@Sssnoopyyy]

Hi thanks for the informative video. Are the combined tickets sold online from the links you shared the same as combined tickets you would buy at the machine in placa espanya? Do you recommend buying online instead? Also when exchanging for the transit card - do you recommend doing it the day prior to avoid lines the day of? Was that what you were referring to in the video to do things ahead of time

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi, the main issue are queues indeed. Everyone goes to Montserrat in the same time frame, early in the morning. We recommend exchanging the voucher one day prior to the trip so as to avoid the queues.

[@aljo635]

Tony, love your channel and can't wait to go to Barcelona and neighboring towns. I have a question, what is the name of the 20 minute one way walk once you get off the St Joan funicular? I thought it may be St. Jeroni as the sign is shown in your video but after some research, I don't believe it is St. Jeroni hike.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hello, we just covered a small stretch of the initial trek going from Sant Joan to Sant Jeroni. All the best.

[@NeldaGarcia-z4m]

Hola Tony thank you for this wonderful and informative video!I have purchased my tickets online and my question is is where do I exchange my online purchase voucher for an actual ticket? Is it located at the same information booth you mentioned in the video? Will i have to stand in line even if I have a purchase voucher? Muchas gracias!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi there, you will have received specific instructions with your purchase. Otherwise, check the webpage where you bought the tickets, the DETAILS AND MAP section, you will find those instructions there as well. We recommend exchanging the voucher a few days before traveling.

[@jaavr]

Great video as always! Can you buy the "basic option" combined ticket online? I can't see it on the websites

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Thanks. You could try here, not the most user friendly of websites, I know: vol.cremallerademontserrat.cat/

[@gmiac7721]

Great video, as usual. Thanks! Can we purchase tickets that will allow us to use the cable car one way and the cog railway the other way? Which order do you recommend, and what is the link to that particular ticket, if any? Thanks again!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hello there. Unfortunately, you cannot, you either go up and down on the cog railway or on the cable car. To combine transports you would have to buy all the tickets separately. All the best!

[@gmiac7721]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thanks, Tony and Cecilia. You're the best!

[@neilcrick3107]

This was another very helpful video, thank you. One question if I may? Does the monastery of Montserrat enjoy nice sunsets? I was thinking of staying a bit late to photograph it. Thank you!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Neil, the sun sets on the opposite end of the mountain (there is a huge mountain barrier between the monastery and the sunset), so unless there's a beautiful sky to the other side of the sunset, it won't be particularly memorable. All the best.

[@neilcrick3107]

Thank you so much, this is very helpful @@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

[@mandiigraham1596]

You said to make sure to get off at the last stop on the rack railway going down.. I thought there was only one stop to get off, the same one where you get on, can you p,ease clarify this as we are headed up in a few weeks and would like to know before we get there. Also you didn’t mention a ticket that includes lunch. This is what we bought, but it didn’t say where we can use it. Since you mentioned the restaurant on the mountain I have to assume that is were lunch will be. Thank you for all your videos, hey have been very helpful in planning out journey.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

There is a map on the video where we show the location of the rack railway stations. We don't mention the ticket including lunch as we are not sure of its benefits, ask whenever you exchange the voucher for details. Most likely, the meal included will be at the cafeteria near the monastery.

[@tanyadrobysheva3908]

Thank you very much for all your videos. You explain everything in detail. I do have one question about transportation to go to the Montserrat. Please explain to me whether or not it's free entrance. I need to buy a ticket online to enter Montserrat and the whole complex. Or is it enough to buy combo tickets for the train and cable cars? Mochos gracias.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi, if you buy a combo ticket, it will include the entrance to the temple and the shrine of the Virgin - it might include a few other options too. Access to the site is free.

[@bimalthakkar5118]

What is the web site for buying the combo ticket? Thank you for the nice video.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi, you’ll find it on the first commentary under the video.

[@akibchowdhury-e9i]

Hi your videos are absolutely great and extremely informative. the only thing I wanted to say the combined tickets on your link do not work, would love to know if there are alternative links to buy the combo tickets.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Thank you! Every year it happens the same thing round this time of the year. The funiculars undergo maintenance and during that period, ticket sales are interrupted, to prevent you from buying a ticket you won't be able to use in full. You can still go to Montserrat but just buy a train+cog railway ticket, and book your other visits separately. See more info here kzbin.infoyRo_m6YduSM Maintenance should last till the end of February.

[@CalvinS142]

Thank you Tony for another very practical video! I see that Trans Montserrat tickets now includes option for cable car or rack rail. Can we go up in Aeri and come down on rack? Else we will need to buy add'l seperate one-way ticket of either Aeri (7.5euro) or Rack (8.1 euros)?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Calvin, in actual fact those options were always there. You have to choose one or another, you cannot combine both. So the solution would be as pointed out by you, by the Rack pack and pay a single trip on the Aeri (which is slightly cheaper). All the best!

[@lincolnsanford6537]

Hi Tony. We will be in Barcelona mid October. Do you think we can wait to purchase tickets until the week before? I would like to see how the weather will be. Thank you

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Lincoln, yes, you can wait, that shouldn't be a problem at all.

[@lincolnsanford6537]

Thank you! Your videos have been very helpful

[@judyannyelton3906]

Very informative video. We are planning a trip to Montserrat next month. What time is the last COG train down from the mountain on a Sunday? Or is it posted on the timetable and easy to find?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Judyann, the times depend on the date, you can check the timetable here: turistren.cat/en/trains/montserrat-rack-railway-and-funiculars/

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

Can't wait to go there this summer. Thanks for an excellent video, you do a great job and I absolutely love your comments about stupid people ruining the art by taking selfies 😡

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Thank you. I have nothing against people taking selfies and not paying attention to the places they visit, each person is the owner of their own life, but if they ruin the experience for the rest, then we have reasons to be angry! Have a great trip!

[@auandrew]

Hi Tony, your videos & you are awesome, highly informative & helpful. Your effort in answering questions sent your way is greatly outstanding & impressive. Please keep up your great work. A question here: I'll be visiting Montserrat Monastery & staying there overnight soon in August. It appears that the combined ticket packages are for same day travel. Is that the case? If so, does it mean that I can't use them and have to buy my tickets for different days separately?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hello there, many thanks for your words. Unless it has changed, the combined tickets were valid for 7 days. But double-check when you exchange the voucher for the tickets. All the best!

[@marksutton6076]

Hola Tony, thanks for all the great videos!. I'm hoping you can answer my question. If i buy the combined Trans Monserrat ticket, do i have to exchange the printed online voucher on the day of travel or can i exchange it a day or 2 in advance? thanks again!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Mark, you can indeed. You can do it at any of the places you will see listed on the purchase page, including the main tourist office at Plaza de Catalunya.

[@b.w.9244]

Lining up tickets now. Saw something about having to take my online tickets to the office in Plaza Cataluna to exchange for hard copy tickets?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Yes, you need to exchange the voucher for the tickets. On the DETAILS tab you will see the addresses where that change can be done.

[@richabby13]

Hola Tony. Mi esposa y yo manejaremos a Monserrat. Que recomendaciones nos puedes dar. Gracias

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hola, tenéis un aparcamiento de pago cerca del monasterio, en la parte superior. Un saludo.

[@richabby13]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal saludos Tony. Gracias

[@LoanPhan-t4f]

Thank you we go in there in April 6 people in the group will love to go there do you know any private group for this route thank you

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hello, we don't know any service we can recommend.

[@mingminghuang]

hi Tony, many thanks for the detailed informatiom in this video, it really helps A LOT on planning our trip. After I buy the Combined ticket Trans Montserrat online, do I still have to go to the ticket counter in the train station to verify/ exchange for a real ticket? if this is the case, is there a separate counter to deal with this or the same counter that sells the ticket? I just want to make sure it isn't a long queue when I arrive, thank you.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Manny thanks to you! Yes, you buy the ticket online and exchange the voucher for the tickets at the or at the railway station (on the same counter that sells the tickets) or at any other address indicated on the website (usually the central tourist office). You can exchange the voucher before the day of your trip. All the best!

[@AllenDang]

Thank you for this helpful video. If I was to redeem my Tran Montserrat card from the pick-up places, am I required to use it on the same day or can I use it 3 or 4 days later?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Allen, if the rule hasn't changed, the pass is valid for up to a week, but double-check the moment you redeem the card.

[@allendang2071]

Thank you

[@laurenbuettner4829]

Thank you so much for the wonderful informative video. I am planning to go to Montserrat and stay for a couple of nights to have 2 full days of enjoying the area hiking and taking in the sights. I am not sure if I should stay in Collbato or Monistrol de Montserrat. I am looking at great air bnb options in both. Do you have any advice on this? I am leaning towards Collbato because the village looks quaint, but I understand there are more transportation options out of Monistrol de Montserrat. Also will we be ok only speaking English?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Lauren, if your intention is to make the most of the hikes we would stay at the monastery area itself, and not at the foot of the mountain. All the best!

[@AllieFontana]

Tony thank you for another wonderful video. I took notes like I was in class! Question-we must buy an extra ticket from Barcelona to Monserrat, correct? The metro passes (like the hola card) will not work anywhere other than BCN city limits?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Alma, yes, you need to buy your train ticket from Barcelona to Montserrat. Local transport passes are not valid.

[@yveslamanilao583]

Hi Tony - thanks for your very informative video! We are coming in November - If I buy the Trans Montserrat ticket, it says it already includes the admission to the Virgin shrine and the Basilica. But I know there were some changes implemented in May 2023 where you have to pay around 8 euros to see the Virgin. Is the Trans Montserrat at 45 euros already include to see the Virgin in the Basilica? Many thanks!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi again, Yves, Trans Montserrat now includes the visit to the virgin shrine and the basilica. All the best!

[@anirbanmk]

Hi Tony.. thanks again for another excellent video. I am planning to buy the Trans Monsterrat ticket in advance, however I still need to travel to Placa Espanya on the same day to exchange the voucher. Can I pick up the tickets one day in advance? Else I will not be able to use the underground ticket from hotel to Placa espanya on the morning of my trip as I will not have the ticket before I exchange the vocher? Then I need to pay 2.5 euros for the Metro right?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hello, you can exchange the voucher one day in advance. You can even do so at the tourist office at Plaça de Catalunya, see the website for details.

[@um8778]

Hi, are there any toilets available at the site? Perhaps at the funicular railway stations?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

There are public toilets near the monastery.

[@cruisingwithcaptaincliff]

I will be there on a cruise for 1-day. How far train station from port of Barcelona? Thank you!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Between 15 and 30 minutes by taxi depending on traffic conditions. See here kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4PFf3iYad2jnZI

[@subodeb3212]

Thank you for such an informative video. For foreign travelers, Do you recommend a guided tour (most of them seem to be half day) or just go by public transportation? I am not sure if Half a day tour is adequate to apprecaite Montserrat despite having a tour guide with lots of history and guidance

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Subo, a guide always contributes to the value of the trip by adding lots of valuable information. But half a day for Montserrat is not the way to go, there are so many things to see and do. Go on your own. All the best.

[@subodeb3212]

Thank you, will be going there next week, we are from NY so used to the cold, Hopefully it is above freezing temperature on top of the mountain so we can enjoy, again grateful for your videos, may God Bless :) @@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

@@subodeb3212 it will most certainly be above freezing, unless there is a cold wave over the country.