Montjuïc Cable Car and Funicular: Hours, Prices and Getting Up

The usual way up Montjuïc by public transport is in two steps: the Funicular de Montjuïc from Paral·lel metro station to Avinguda de Miramar, then the Telefèric de Montjuïc (cable car) from there to the castle at the top. The funicular costs the same as a metro or bus trip, while the cable car has its own fare, with general tickets between 12 and 17.1 euros. Bus line 150 from Plaça d’Espanya and a 20 to 25 minute uphill walk are the other options.

How does the Montjuïc funicular work?

The funicular runs as part of the metro network, as line FM, with only two stops, according to TMB (Barcelona’s bus and metro operator). The lower stop is inside Paral·lel station, where you can change to metro lines L2 and L3. The upper stop, Parc de Montjuïc, is on Avinguda de Miramar at 80 metres above sea level, a short walk from the cable car.

The line opened in 1928 to give easier access to the hill ahead of the 1929 International Exposition. It once had a second section up to the castle, which fell out of use after the cable car opened. The funicular was renovated for the 1992 Olympic Games and again in 2005, which gave it its current look, according to the city’s page on the Funicular de Montjuïc. Its street address is Av Paral.lel, 59.

What are the funicular’s hours?

The funicular runs on two seasonal timetables:

Oct. 26 to March 28: Monday to Friday 07:30 to 20:00; Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 09:00 to 20:00.
March 30 to Oct. 25: Monday to Friday 07:30 to 22:00; Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 09:00 to 22:00.

The information line, 900 70 11 49, answers Monday to Sunday from 7.00 to 21.00. When the funicular closes for maintenance, a special bus covers the same stops on the same timetable.

How much does the funicular cost?

A funicular ride is priced like any metro or bus trip because it belongs to the integrated fare system. Integrated and multi-journey tickets are accepted, and so are Hola BCN! travel cards, so a ride does not need a separate ticket if you already have one of these.

Where does the Montjuïc cable car go?

The cable car climbs the east side of the hill and has three stops, according to the city’s guide to the Telefèric de Montjuïc:

Parc de Montjuïc, on Avinguda de Miramar, close to the upper funicular station. From here you can reach the Fundació Joan Miró, Poble Espanyol and the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC, Catalonia’s national art museum).
Mirador, for the Mirador de l’Alcalde terrace with views over the port. The Monument a la Sardana and the entrance to the Jardins de Joan Brossa, with musical cushions, zip lines and climbing games for children, are nearby.
Castell de Montjuïc, at the 17th-century military fortress on the summit.

Cabins carry up to 8 people. The line was renovated in 2007, and the base station is at Avinguda de Miramar, 20 – 30. It is accessible for people with physical disabilities. If you plan to combine the ride with a museum, our guide to art museums in Barcelona with hours and prices covers more options.

What are the cable car’s hours and prices?

The cable car opens every day at 10:00, and the closing time changes with the season:

Nov. 1 to Feb. 28: 10:00 to 18:00. Our list of things to do in Barcelona in winter has more ideas for short days.
March 1 to May 31: 10:00 to 19:00.
June 1 to Sept. 30: 10:00 to 21:00.
Oct. 1 to Oct. 31: 10:00 to 19:00.

Prices listed on the Barcelona City Council guide are:

General tickets: from 12 to 17.1 euros.
Adult and child tickets (ages 4 to 12) are sold at separate rates; check the current amounts on the official site.
Children under 4: free.
One-way tickets: sold only at the cable car ticket offices.

The cable car is run by Empresa Telefèric de Montjuïc, and TMB phone numbers 932987000 and 902075027 are listed for information. The ticket does not include entry to the castle.

What if the cable car is closed?

During maintenance work on the cable car, TMB recommends bus line 150 (Plaça d’Espanya to Castell de Montjuïc) instead. It runs every day of the week from 7 to 21 hours.

According to the Castell de Montjuïc, bus 150 starts on Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina and loops around the hill before ending at the castle. The ride from Plaça d’Espanya takes about 20 minutes, and the trip back down also takes 20 minutes. It stops at Avinguda de Miramar-Estació del Funicular, so you can switch between the bus and the funicular.

Can you walk or cycle up to the castle?

The walk from the upper funicular station to the castle takes about 20 to 25 minutes. It is uphill the whole way, with some steep stretches, and passes through gardens including the Jardins de Joan Brossa and Mossèn Cinto Verdaguer.

Bicycles: there is bike parking at the bastion of Santa Amàlia.
Cars and coaches: a large public car park near the castle has its entrance on Carrer dels Tarongers, with a section reserved for coaches.

The castle’s address is Carretera de Montjuïc 66, 08038, Barcelona. Its phone is 93.256.44.40 and email [email protected], answered Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 16.00. Families planning a day on the hill can find more ideas in our list of things to do in Barcelona with kids.

Quick answers

Is the Montjuïc funicular included in a metro ticket?

Yes. It is part of the integrated fare system, so it costs the same as a metro or bus trip, and Hola BCN! cards and multi-journey tickets are valid.

Does the cable car ticket include the castle?

No. Castle admission is not included in the price of the cable car.

What time does the cable car close in winter?

From Nov. 1 to Feb. 28 it runs daily from 10:00 to 18:00.

Can I buy a one-way cable car ticket online?

One-way tickets are sold only at the cable car ticket offices.

Checked against official sources in November 2026. Hours, prices and rules change: confirm on the official page before you go or apply.