Attention, there is not just one cable car in Barcelona - do you know which one to choose? 

Be careful not to get caught - there is not just one cable car right in Barcelona, ​​but several! Therefore, when someone talks about a cable car in connection with Barcelona, ​​it is good to be careful and ask what cable car they actually mean...

Cable car tourist destinations in Barcelona

Cable cars in Barcelona can help you get to the local hills: either on Montjuïc or Tibidabo:

• you can choose from two cable cars on Montjuc: Teleferic de Montjuic or Aeri del Port
• There is one cable car to Tibidabo: Cuca de Llum

And here you have a quick overview of all tourist cable cars with prices. 

Name	Teleferic de Montjuic	Aeri del Port	Cuca de Llum
Photos
Where is it going?	The top of Montjuïc hill	Hotel Miramar on Montjuïc hill	The peak of Tibidabo
Type	Cable car	Cable car	Funicular
Price (round trip)	€16,00	€20,00	€12,00
Ticket	Purchase >>	Purchase >>	Purchase >>

This interactive map can tell you more about the location of the cable cars in Barcelona:

Cable cars in Barcelona on the map: click to enlarge

Cable cars to Montjuïc

If you want to go to the majestic Montjuic hill rising to the south of the city, you can use the following cable cars: 

Telefèric de Montjuïc – cable car from the Paral·lel metro

This is the main and most famous cable car in the city, which will take you from the foot of the hill to the fortress of Montjuic: 

• you can find the lower station at Avinguda de Miramar, 30 (map), which can be reached by bus number 55 and 150 or by funicular from Paral·lel metro station (recommended)
  • after exiting the Paral·lel metro station (L2 a L3) look for signs to the funicular marked Montjuïc Funicular and then just hop on; you can use any here public transport ticket.
• you can buy a one-way (€10,50) or return ticket (€16,00) at the Telefèric de Montjuïc; no public transport ticket is valid here
  • one-way tickets can only be purchased in person at the ticket office, return tickets can also be purchased online
  • unfortunately, with an online ticket, you don't have the option to skip the line (which tends to be long in the season), so you will have to wait a while to board in any case
• the cable car has 3 stations: Parc Montjuïc Stop (lower station), Mirador Stop (middle station) and Castell Stop (upper station)
• the entire route of the cable car is 750 meters and the ride from the lower station to the upper station takes about 10 minutes
• Check website for operating hours

Map of the Telefèric de Montjuïc: lower station below (light green), upper station above (blue)

My recommendations for this funicular: use the cable car especially if you don't feel like hiking to the top of the Montujic hill (if you are not that physically fit or if you are in Barcelona with children). 

Get tickets or more information on the official website >

Spacecraft Aeri del Port – cable car from the port

The second cable car that takes you can take the Montjuic hill by cable car from the port ve Barceloneta district, Spacecraft Aeri del Port (Teleférico del Puerto). This cable car is purely scenic and intended for all those who are not afraid of heights! 

• The historic red cable car from 1926, whose route measures 1.3 km and which connects Barcelona port Port Vell with the Hotel Miramar at the foot of Montjuic
• From the cable car you will have amazing views of the Mediterranean Sea, the city and all its landmarks in front of you Sagrada Família, the cable car moves at a height of 70-90 meters above sea level
• You can access the cable car from two directions: walk from subway L4 to the port to the tower of San Sebastián (that's what most people do, map) or from the other side from the Miramar stop (map); along the way, the cable car also goes over the Jaime I tower, but it is closed for a long time. 
• The cable car leaves every 10-15 minutes, can accommodate up to 19 people and completes the entire route in 5 minutes
• Price of the Transbordador cable car Aeri del Port is €12,50 (one-way) or €20,00 (return); no public transport ticket is valid here
• You can find the operating hours on the website

Cable car map Aeri del Port in Barcelona: San Sebastian is the lower station, Miramar the upper

My recommendations for this funicular: The cable car from the port is great if you're all about the experience and the views. In general, I recommend avoiding the main tourist times during the day and being here more in the evening. And the best thing to do is to take the less frequented route from the Miramar Hotel. 

Get tickets or more information on the official website >

Which cable car is better?

If your goal is to reach the Montjuic summit and explore it, use rather the Telefèric de Montjuïc. It will take you where you need it: to the middle of the hill or all the way to the top. Then you can start exploring all the places, attractions, corners and gardens of Montjuic on foot... 

The cable car starting in the port, on the other hand, is mainly an experience and less practical, regarding transportation to Montjuic hill. Also, prepare for the fact that, especially in the high season, you will wait in line for an hour at the ticket office, then again for the elevator to the tower (and then squeeze in another 15 people in the cabin). If you don't like to wait and at the same time you are not a fan of long queues, it is better to avoid the cable car in the port. 

Cuca de Llum – funicular to Tibidabo

The last one that people often ask about is not cable car but funicular. It is going to Tibidabo.

Among other things, you can indulge yourself on this hill great views of the city, visit the local amusement park or to see the beautiful Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. 

What to know about the Cuca de Llum funicular?

• a funicular with a capacity of 252 people that commutes between the lower and upper stations 
• there are always 2 cars in operation, which cover the entire route in just 3 minutes
• during the trip you can enjoy the views thanks to the panoramic windows
• to use the funicular, you need to go by metro L7 to the stop Av. Tibidabo, then take the Tibibus or walk to Pl. Doctor Andreu, where the bottom station of funicular is
• the price of a return ticket is €12,00; no public transport ticket is valid here
• see operating hours for more

You can find the details of the funicular journey described in the article about Tibidabo.

Map of the route of the Cuca de Llum funicular leading to Tibidabo

My recommendations for this funicular: Cuca de Llum is an obvious choice if you want to see Tibidabo. Although the cable car is very popular, thanks to the short 15-minute intervals between departures and the large capacity, you won't have to wait long.