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Cremallera de Montserrat

Rack railway·Monistrol de Montserrat

From Monistrol

About Cremallera de Montserrat

The Cremallera climbs from Monistrol to the monastery; connect from the FGC R5.

Why it's on our list

  • From the R5

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Cremallera de Montserrat before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Cremallera de Montserrat are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Park Güell34 kmCar or taxi 96 min
  2. La Pedrera36 kmCar or taxi 101 min
  3. Sagrada Família36 kmCar or taxi 102 min
  4. Casa Batlló36 kmCar or taxi 102 min
  5. Palau de la Música37 kmCar or taxi 105 min
  6. La Boqueria37 kmCar or taxi 106 min
  7. Barcelona Cathedral37 kmCar or taxi 106 min
  8. Museu Picasso38 kmCar or taxi 106 min
  9. Barceloneta beach39 kmCar or taxi 110 min
  10. Barcelona-El Prat Airport40 kmCar or taxi 113 min

Main railway stations

  1. Barcelona Sants36 kmCar or taxi 101 min
  2. Passeig de Gràcia (Rodalies)36 kmCar or taxi 103 min
  3. Plaça d’Espanya (FGC)37 kmCar or taxi 104 min
  4. Plaça de Catalunya (Rodalies, FGC)37 kmCar or taxi 104 min

Location

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