Private transfer from Barcelona to Montserrat
Transfer to the monastery. Fixed price per car.
To the monastery with no changes
Montserrat is 54 km from Barcelona: a Benedictine monastery at 720 metres among serrated rocks. The drive takes ~1 hr 8 min.
The usual way up is the R5 train from Plaça d'Espanya, then the rack railway or the cable car. Three legs, each with its own timetable, and the last trains down leave early. A direct transfer takes you from your address right to the monastery.
Econom - the most affordable: a Toyota, Hyundai or similar, up to three people with standard luggage. Eco - an electric or hybrid business-class car, a Tesla or Lexus, up to three people with standard luggage. Business - a business-class saloon (Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series, Audi A6), up to three people with standard luggage. Van - the choice for families and groups: seven seats, and the boot takes a pushchair, skis or a snowboard alongside the suitcases. Premium - meeting guests and special occasions: a car a class above Business, up to three passengers. Bus - a minibus for groups: up to sixteen passengers with their luggage.
Why choose a transfer
01 · No changes
One car replaces the train and the rack railway or cable car.
02 · Right up to the monastery
We take you to the square by the basilica, not the bottom station.
03 · A car for the day
Hourly hire: the driver waits at the monastery and takes you back.
04 · Plus wineries
The Penedès is on the way - add a stop to the route.
05 · Price known in advance
Fixed when you book; the mountain road does not change it.
06 · Free cancellation
A planned trip can be cancelled free of charge.
Where you'll arrive
What awaits you at Montserrat
A mountain of rounded stone fingers. The massif is visible from afar and looks like nothing around it: over millions of years the conglomerate has worn into rounded towers. Hence the name - "sawn mountain".
A monastery at 720 metres. The Benedictine abbey was founded in the eleventh century and is still active. Its main treasure is the Black Madonna, a twelfth-century wooden statue. There is a queue to see her, and by tradition you touch the statue's hand.
The boys' choir sings at one o'clock. The Escolania is one of the oldest choir schools in Europe, over seven hundred years old. The performance is short, about fifteen minutes, at 13:00 on weekdays and 11:00 on Sundays. No choir on Saturdays or during school holidays.
Walking trails to the peaks. From the monastery routes lead to the hermitages of Sant Joan and Sant Jeroni, up to the highest point at 1236 metres. There are funiculars if you do not feel like walking.
It is colder up top. Five to eight degrees below the coast, with snow in winter. You need a jacket even on a summer evening.
About the road. From Barcelona 54 km, ~1 hr 8 min. The last stretch is mountain hairpins.
What's included in every transfer
• 15 minutes of free waiting at the pick-up address.
• Name sign at the pick-up address - option, €10. Tick it when you book.
• Payment after the trip. The amount is reserved on your card before the trip and charged after it.
• Child seat free in every class, required up to 135 cm. Tick it when you book.
• WhatsApp support around the clock on +34 646 75 15 29, before the trip and during it.
• Fixed price per car, no hidden extras. Not per person, and it does not change with traffic, night hours or luggage. Toll roads are not included in the price.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Barcelona to Montserrat?
The drive takes ~1 hr 8 min and covers 54 km. The last kilometres are hairpins, a little longer in winter fog.
Can the car get up to the monastery?
Yes, the road goes up to the square by the basilica. We drop you where traffic rules allow.
Why is this better than the train?
The R5 train takes about an hour, plus the rack railway or the cable car up - three legs with different timetables. The driver takes you from the address you need all the way to the top.
Will the driver wait while we visit the monastery?
Yes, the driver will wait if you book hourly hire. A standard transfer is a one-way trip.
Can I add the Penedès wineries?
Yes, the Penedès wineries are on the way. For a route with stops a car for several hours works out better.
Is the price per car or per person?
The price is per car. Van takes up to 7 passengers, and the fare does not depend on how many of you there are.
How long does the driver wait for free?
The driver waits 15 minutes free of charge from the pick-up time. If you are running late, message support.
When is the money taken?
The amount is reserved on your card before the trip and charged after it. Payment is by bank card in the app or on the website.
Can I cancel the trip?
A planned trip can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before the car arrives.
Tolls are paid back to the driver on the spot, against the receipt
Toll roads are not included in the route price: you pay the driver back for them on the spot, against the receipt.
Will you pick up from any address in Barcelona?
Yes, the driver picks you up from any address: a hotel, an apartment or an office. Enter the pick-up point in the app.
Do I need child seats and how much do they cost?
Seats are mandatory for children 135 cm and under and free in every class. Tick the option when you book.
Can I book a transfer at night?
Yes, we work around the clock. No night surcharges, the price is the same as by day.
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