Ferrocarril de Sóller historic train, Palma Mallorca, Spain

The Ferrocarril de Sóller, often called the Sóller Train, is a historic railway on the island of Mallorca (Spain). It connects Palma de Mallorca (the island’s capital) with the town of Sóller, crossing the Serra de Tramuntana area. The ride is popular with tourists because it uses classic wooden carriages and passes through mountain scenery, orchards, tunnels, and viaducts.

Location

• Palma station (departure point): near Plaça d’Espanya, next to Palma’s main transport hub (Estació Intermodal). The company lists the Palma office/station address as Carrer (Calle) Eusebio Estada, 1, 07004 Palma de Mallorca.
• Sóller station (arrival point): in the center of Sóller at Plaça d’Espanya, 6, 07100 Sóller.

What makes this railway unique

• Historic atmosphere: the train is famous for its traditional wooden coaches and “travel back in time” feeling.
• Early 20th-century heritage: the line opened in 1912 and still runs its century-old wooden trains.
• Scenic engineering: the route is noted for its mountain landscapes and infrastructure such as tunnels and viaducts.
• Easy combination with the vintage tram: in Sóller, you can connect to the historic tram to Port de Sóller (the seaside harbor area).

Route and travel time

The train runs Palma → Bunyola → Sóller (Bunyola is a stop on the way). Travel time is typically about 1 hour (varies slightly by service).

Ticket prices

The official timetable page lists these ticket sales at Palma Station:

• Palma → Sóller: €23 (one way)
• Palma → Sóller → Palma: €30 (return)
• Combined route (Train + Tram, Palma ↔ Port de Sóller): €40

Other listed fares (useful if you plan a stop):

• Palma ↔ Bunyola: €11 one way, €19 return
• Tram Sóller ↔ Port de Sóller (ticket sold on board):
• Sóller → Port de Sóller: €10
• Port de Sóller → Sóller: €10

The timetable changes with the season: in 2026 there are seven trains a day from Palma between 10:10 and 19:40, and the company announces any winter maintenance closures on its timetable page.