A list of attractions that are also transportation links

10 things to do and see

Description of Transportation

As well as comprehensive rail, metro and bus networks, Barcelona and Catalunya has multiple cable cars and mountain racked railways (Cremalleras) or funiculars (operating by cable with ascending and descending cars counterbalanced).

This page gives an overview of these special transportation links in Barcelona city and outside of Barcelona to visit some spectacular places.

For information about the regular train, bus and tram networks in Barcelona and Catalunya visit the Guide to Public Transport via trains, metro, busses & trams page.

Click on a photo to visit the details page about for that transportation link.

Happy Exploring!

6 things to do and see in Barcelona with a theme of Transportation.

FGC Funicular Vallvidrera and Tibidabo Bus

1906 mountain railway from lower station at Peu del Funicular to Vallvidrera village near Tibidabo which is reachable via short 10 min bus ride or 30 min walk.

Views: 1.1k
Updated: Sep 17, 2021

Miramar to Port Cable Car

A 1931 cable car that runs from Miramar hotel and gardens to Barceloneta with a mid-point tower at the world trade centre Ferry and cruise ship terminal.

Views: 864
Updated: Sep 18, 2021

Tram Blau and Funicular Tibidabo

1901 Tram from Plaza Tibidabo to lower station of the Funicular de Tibidabo that goes to Tibidabo church and parc de atraciones. Tram closed for modernisation.

Views: 851
Updated: Sep 17, 2021

Sailboat Santa Eulalia

Schooner Santa Eulalia built in 1918 is restored and fully functioning sailing boat forming part of the Maritime museum collection.

Views: 735
Updated: Jun 1, 2022

Montjuic Funicular and Cable Car

1928 TMB mountain railway from Metro Paralelo to Montjuic. Gondola cable car from Montjuic station to Montjuic castle.

Views: 706
Updated: Sep 18, 2021

Franca Railway Station Barcelona

Rebuilt for 1929 International Exhibition by architect Pedro Muguruza with grand concourse. Last remaining Mainline surface railway station in Barcelona.

Views: 689
Updated: Sep 28, 2021

4 things to do and see outside of Barcelona with a theme of Transportation.

Montserrat Aeri Cable Car Ride

Inaugurated in 1930, It is a short 5 minute scenic cable car ride from the FGC aeri de Montserrat train station to Monserrat Monastery.

Views: 798
Updated: Oct 5, 2021

Vall De Nuria Racked Railway and Queralbs

Cremallera de Nuria is a racked mountain railway from Ribes de Freser to Nuria Resort via the village of Queralbs. Nuria Resort is 5km from the French border.

Views: 695
Updated: Oct 13, 2021

Montserrat Cremallera and Funiculars

A history, some technical details, photos and usefull links about the Cremallera rack railway and funicular cable railways at Montserrat Monastery.

Views: 692
Updated: Oct 5, 2021

Vilanova I La Geltreu Railway Museum

Steam locomotive depot constructed turn of the 20th century. Since 1990, a child friendly museum of over 50 vehicles and filled with historic railway artefacts.

Views: 566
Updated: Oct 7, 2021