A trip to Montserrat from Barcelona can vary in cost depending on how much of the "full experience" you want, but it is generally considered a moderate-cost day trip. In 2026, the standard "Trans Montserrat" ticket, which includes round-trip train fare from Plaza Espanya, the rack railway (Cremallera) or cable car (Aeri) to the monastery, and two funicular rides, costs approximately €35 to €40. If you add a buffet lunch at the sanctuary and entry to the Museum of Montserrat, your total daily spend will likely land between €60 and €80 per person. For those on a strict budget, you can save money by bringing your own food and hiking the well-marked trails to the summit of Sant Jeroni instead of taking the Sant Joan funicular. A grounded recommendation: while the monastery is free to enter, you now need a timed-entry ticket (roughly €6) to see the famous Black Madonna (La Moreneta) or to hear the Escolania boys' choir. Overall, it provides excellent value for a world-class spiritual and geological site, but the "extras" like candles, souvenirs, and specialty liqueurs can add up quickly.