Sant Joan Funicular Railway Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Sant Joan Funicular Railway. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Montserrat Monastery Small-Group or Private Tour Hotel Pickup

• Montserrat Half-Day With Cable Car and Easy Hike From Barcelona

• Montserrat, Vineyard, Wine Tasting Small-Group Tour & Hotel Pickup

• Montserrat Cardona and Salt Mountain Private Tour

1-way tickets for the Sant Joan Funicular cost €11 for adults ages 14 and up, €9.95 for seniors ages 65 and up, and €5.55 for kids ages 4–13. Round-trip tickets cost €17 for adults, €15.30 for seniors, and €8.50 for kids. Buying tickets online avoids hassle.

It’s best to arrive at Sant Joan Funicular close to its mid-morning opening time. You won’t just beat the crowds: You can also take advantage of the cooler temperatures and enjoy more time for hiking around Montserrat. Aim for a clear, sunny weekday to make the most of your visit.

Unfortunately, the Sant Joan Funicular is not accessible to wheelchair users. It consists of small carriages and climbs at very steep gradients, so wheelchairs are not accommodated. However, some of Montserrat’s other attractions are accessible to disabled visitors, including its Rack Railway, which offers another way up the mountain.

The Sant Joan Funicular and Montserrat are most popular in the summer high season, but that time of year also brings bigger crowds and uncomfortably hot temperatures. Instead, enjoy more comfortable sightseeing conditions in the spring and autumn shoulder seasons, from March to May and September to October.

Yes, visiting the Sant Joan Funicular is worth it. The funicular, one of two on Montserrat Mountain, offers panoramic, bird’s-eye views of the dramatic rock formations and surrounding landscapes. It’s also practical: The funicular connects the popular Montserrat Monastery with hiking trails and recreational areas further up the mountain.