Private transfer from Barcelona Airport to Montserrat
Transfer to Montserrat. Fixed price, no changes.
Direct transfer to Montserrat
Montserrat is a Benedictine monastery at 720 metres among the rocks of the serrated mountain: 56 km from Barcelona airport, the drive takes ~54 min. A direct transfer brings you to the monastery itself - no train, no change onto the rack railway, no rigid tour-group timetable.
The driver contacts you after landing, helps with the luggage, and you travel at your own pace. Whether you catch the morning quiet before the tour buses or the singing of the Escolania choir is up to you. The road from the terminal passes Barcelona and climbs to the monastery. If you plan to come down the same day, take hourly hire: then the driver waits for you at the top and drives you on - to the city or your hotel.
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 · Straight to the monastery
No train, rack railway or funicular.
02 · Fixed price
Known when you book and does not change on the road.
03 · Your own pace
No tour-bus timetable.
04 · We wait at the top
With hourly hire the driver waits and drives you on.
05 · We track your flight
Flight delayed - the driver brings the car to the actual landing time.
06 · Free cancellation
A planned trip can be cancelled free of charge.
Where you'll arrive
What awaits you at Montserrat
A mountain of round stone fingers. The massif is visible from afar and looks like nothing around it: over millions of years the conglomerate has eroded into rounded towers. Hence the name: in Catalan mont serrat means "sawn mountain", from serra, a saw.
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 people touch the statue's hand.
The boys' choir sings on most days. The Escolania is one of the oldest singing schools in Europe, more than seven hundred years old. On weekdays the boys sing the Salve and the Virolai at 13:00, and Monday to Thursday also after vespers at 19:15; on Sundays at Mass at 11:00 and at vespers at 18:45. The midday singing needs a booking, and places go early. The performance is short, about fifteen minutes.
Walking trails to the peaks. Routes lead from the monastery to the hermitages of Sant Joan and Sant Jeroni, up to the highest point at 1236 metres. There are funiculars if you would rather not climb on foot.
It is colder at the top. Five to eight degrees cooler than the coast, with snow in winter. You need a jacket even on a summer evening.
About the road. From Barcelona airport 56 km, ~54 min. The last stretch is a winding mountain road.
What's included in every transfer
• Flight tracking. We follow your flight number and the driver brings the car to the actual landing time. There is no surcharge.
• 60 minutes of free waiting at the airport from the moment of landing. At cruise ports the count starts when the ship arrives, at railway stations when the train pulls in.
• Name sign - 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 transfer from Barcelona airport to Montserrat?
The drive takes ~54 min and covers 56 km, the last stretch a winding mountain road. The transfer costs from €83 per car, the price is fixed when you book.
How much is the transfer from Barcelona airport to Montserrat?
Econom for 3 passengers from €83, Eco for 3 passengers from €102, Business for 3 passengers from €126, Van for 7 passengers from €134, Premium for 3 passengers from €217, Bus for 16 passengers from €208. The price is per car and fixed when you book.
Where exactly does the driver take me at Montserrat?
The driver takes you to the square right by the monastery, at 720 metres. No need to change onto the rack railway or the funicular - the car climbs the winding road to the upper car park.
How do I get from Barcelona airport to Montserrat without a car?
There is no direct transport. You first have to get to Barcelona, from there the R5 train to Monistrol station, and there change onto the rack railway or the cable car - about two and a half hours in all, with two changes.
When does the boys' choir sing at Montserrat?
On weekdays the Escolania sings the Salve and the Virolai at 13:00, and Monday to Thursday also after vespers at 19:15; on Sundays at Mass at 11:00 and at vespers at 18:45. The midday singing needs a booking in advance. The performance is short, about fifteen minutes.
Can I do Montserrat as a day trip from the airport?
Yes. The drive takes ~54 min each way, and if you need the return, take hourly hire: the driver waits for you at the top and drives you on - to Barcelona or any other address.
What should I wear at Montserrat?
It is colder at the top than on the coast: five to eight degrees cooler, with snow in winter. A jacket is useful even on a summer evening, and for the trails to the hermitages you need comfortable shoes.
Is the transfer to Montserrat priced per car or per person?
The price is for the whole car. Econom, Eco, Business and Premium seat up to three passengers, Van up to seven, Bus up to sixteen.
What if my flight to Barcelona is delayed?
The driver tracks the flight number and has the car there for when the plane actually lands. There is no surcharge.
How long does the driver wait for free at Barcelona airport?
60 minutes after the plane actually lands. If you are held up at passport control, message the driver in the app chat.
When is the money taken for the transfer?
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.
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