Best for
Scenic mountain railway, vintage travel, family days out and the Valley of Sóller
Typical visit time
Full day including Sóller and Port de Sóller
Tickets
Return from around €35, with prices varying by route
Location
Departures from Plaça d’Espanya, Palma de Mallorca
Why take the Tren de Sóller?
The Tren de Sóller has been running since 1912, built to connect the citrus-growing valley of Sóller to the capital when the Serra de Tramuntana mountains made road travel slow and unreliable.
The narrow-gauge wooden carriages still rattle through tunnels, across stone viaducts and through orange and lemon groves on a 27-kilometre route that takes around one hour each way.
The appeal is not speed. A car reaches Sóller faster through the modern tunnel, but the train is about the journey itself, the views, the wooden carriages and the feeling of travelling through Mallorca as it looked a century ago.
From Sóller town, a vintage tram continues the journey through orange groves down to Port de Sóller, creating a full day that combines train, mountain town, port and beach.
What to see on the Tren de Sóller journey
01
The mountain pass and tunnels
The route winds through mountain tunnels and over stone viaducts, with sudden views across valleys and ridgelines between each tunnel.
02
The Sóller Valley viewpoint
Many trains pause briefly above the valley, giving views over Sóller, citrus terraces and the mountain backdrop.
03
Sóller town
The arrival into Sóller’s central square, with the church of Sant Bartomeu and mountain scenery around it, is a highlight in itself.
04
The vintage tram to Port de Sóller
The tram from Sóller town to Port de Sóller takes around 15 minutes through orange groves before reaching the harbour and beach.
Visitor tips
- Book online in advance for peak season, especially for popular morning departures from Palma.
- Arrive at the station 20 to 30 minutes early if you care about window seats.
- Buy a combined train and tram ticket if you want the full Port de Sóller route.
- An early departure from Palma leaves time for Sóller, the tram, Port de Sóller, lunch and the return.
Tren de Sóller FAQs
Is the Tren de Sóller worth the ticket price?
Yes. The journey, scenery and vintage carriages make it far more than simple transport between two towns.
How long does the train journey take?
The train from Palma to Sóller takes approximately one hour. The tram to Port de Sóller takes around 15 minutes.
Do I need to book in advance?
Booking online is recommended in peak season, particularly for popular morning departures.
Can children travel on the Tren de Sóller?
Yes. The tunnels, viaducts and tram make it a strong day out for families with children of all ages.