How To Get The Vintage Train From Palma To Soller, Mallorca in 2026

The wonderful city of Palma in Mallorca is a great place to spend a long weekend. There are plenty of restaurants, tapas bars, coffee shops, historic sites and gorgeous streets where you can easily wile the day away.

However, one of the best things you can do on a city break in Palma, is to catch the train from Palma to Soller. This old mode of transport, which started way back in 1912, will take you on an hour-long journey to Soller, a beautiful mountain town famed for its delicious fresh oranges. You’ll steadily travel through the citrus groves and olive trees of the Mallorca countryside, and 13 tunnels, one of which is 3km long, before reaching Soller in the Tramuntana Mountains. If you have time for a day trip from Palma, this is one experience I fully recommend you do. I enjoyed it so much that I’ve been lucky enough to experience it 3 times on my several visits to this Spanish Island.

Soller is an old town centred around a big square and spectacular church. Cobbled narrow lanes lead you to cafes, independent shops, and quieter residential streets. It’s a charming and lively place where you can enjoy an orange juice in the sun – Soller does claim to sell the best oranges in the world and you can find a REALLY good OJ here.

Add On A Visit To Port de Soller Via A Vintage Tram

On your day our from Palma to Port de Soller, not only can you visit Soller but you can hop on the vintage tram to Port de Soller – a stunning harbour town with a big beach, perfect for a refreshing dip on a hot day. For me, this is a highlight of the whole day, I’d recommend sitting on the left side of the tram to get the postcard worth views of Port de Soller as you roll into town.

It also give you chance to see a part of Mallorca that is different again to Palma and Soller. Port de Soller just oozes a cool style that isn’t replicated in either of these two places. You get to enjoy a huge bay full of boats and millionaire’s yachts while strolling along a promenade lined with restaurants, shops and hotels.

The tram from Soller to Port de Soller takes around 20 minutes. It’s easy enough to add this on to your train from Palma to Soller and you’ll have more than enough time to explore both if you’re able to be on the first or second train from Palma to Soller in the morning.

With that in mind, here’s your guide on how to get the train from Palma to Soller (including the tram to Port de Soller) with the 5 of the best tips on how to make the most of your day trip from Palma.

Where To Get The Train From Palma To Soller

You can get the train from Palma to Soller at the Palma de Mallorca Train Station – you’ll see “Ferrocarril de Soller” above the arched entrance to the train station. Located on the corner of Plaza de Espana and next to Palma’s bus station, the train station is easy to walk to if you are located in the city on your holiday in Palma.

The station has an outdoor cafe where you can buy a refreshment before your journey and the platform is sheltered to provide some shade from the summer sun.

How To Get A Ticket For The Train From Palma To Soller

Buying Tickets At The Ticket Office

To get a train ticket from Palma to Soller on the day, you have to buy it at the train station. There’s a ticket office which can get busy so there might be a queue when you arrive. A return ticket from Palma to Soller is €30. If you just want a single ticket, the cost is €23. 

If you decide on the day to take the tram from Soller to Port de Soller, you can buy these at the train station in Soller for €10.

Pre-Booking Palma to Soller Train Tickets Online and In Advance

Planning in advance is the best way to get a ticket if you want to secure a specific time and it’s easy to buy online via the Tren de Soller website. This is a great way to avoid disappointment on the day as the trains can get busy however you can only book 7 days in advance so be sure to set a reminder to book your preferred train time.

Here are the train times from Palma to Soller: Train Times for Palma to Soller

One time I went to buy tickets on the day and unfortunately missed a ticket for the first train as all the seats sold while we were in the queue. It wasn’t much of an issue as we could get on the next train, it just sadly meant we missed out on spending more time in Soller and Port de Soller.

For a combined train and tram ticket to Soller and Port de Soller, you can also pre-book these online. Again, this is a great way to avoid the queues and to guarantee yourself a ticket. The cost of the combined ticket is €40 however there is a cheaper option at €32 if you’re travelling later in the afternoon. Just be aware you might not have time to really explore either place visiting later in the day.

When you book tickets online, ensure you get your boarding ticket at the train station. You won’t be able to board with electronic confirmation.

It does sounds a bit complicated but if you’re planning on a return journey from Palma to Port de Soller including the tram, I’d recommend buying online. Otherwise, just turn up to the ticket office and buy your ticket there!

The Train From Palma to Soller

So you have your tickets all sorted, now it’s time to get on the train! Stepping on board is like stepping back in time. The vintage carriage is decked in wood, has gorgeous sash style windows and the seats are a mix of wood and leather.

It’s a very romantic way to travel through Mallorca but to guarantee a good seat, I’d recommend arriving around 30 minutes before departure. That way you don’t have to rush, and if there’s a group of you travelling together you can all sit with each other.

What’s The Journey Like From Palma to Soller?

The journey is around an hour long, travels through 13 tunnels and along 27.3km of track between Palma and Soller. Taking a slow start out of Palma, you’ll travel out of the residential streets of Palma and through to the first station of Bunyola.

From here the train will take you through olive groves, fields of almond trees and past farmland into the mountains. It’s here the flat landscape slowly turns into the hills and the journey through the tunnels starts. 

The journey can get a little rattly here as you’re plunged into darkness through the tunnels. If the windows are open you’ll feel the cool breeze rush through the train – a welcome treat on a hot day. Just be careful not to stick your arm or anything out of the window when going through the tunnels as the rugged rocks get close to the train and could only be a few centimetres away.

On the way to Soller, you’ll stop at a viewpoint looking down onto the Valley of Soller. Check when you buy a ticket as not all trains stop here at the Pujol d’en Banya. This is a great time to stretch your legs, hop off the train and take a few photos of your friends or family on the train, and get some snaps of the valley below too.

You’ll be able to see Soller’s church here as well as all the orange trees the town is famous for. The Tramuntana Mountains provide a stunning backdrop for the valley too.

The last bit of the journey winds down the valley into Soller, where you’ll take a slow roll into the town before arriving at Soller Station.

Spending Some Time In Soller

Soller is one of many gorgeous mountain towns in Mallorca. I’d also recommend visiting Valledemossa and Deia if you have time while on holiday in Mallorca, but if not, Soller is a great way to see a completely different side to the beaches and the busy city of Palma. You can easily spend around 90 minutes here, wandering the narrow streets, watching the trams rattle through the centre of Soller on their way to Port de Soller, and grabbing a fresh orange juice that Soller is famous for.

Soller is great if you love mooching around, doing a little people watching, discovering quiet Spanish streets, and shopping in independent shops for some unique souvenirs. If I had more room in my suitcase, I would have picked up a few bits to bring back home with me!

Although you could easily spend a leisurely day here before getting and afternoon train back to Palma, we really wanted to head out to the coast – it was around 35 degrees after all – and we could do just that by catching the tram from Soller to Port de Soller…

Taking The Tram From Soller To Port de Soller

After a train journey, the last thing you might want to do is to hop on a tram but to me, Port de Soller is the best part of this day trip from Palma. 

The trains are timed well so that you shouldn’t be waiting too long for a tram if you want to head straight to the beach. Alternatively, you can take and hour or two in Soller like we did, and get a later tram to Port de Soller. They run every 30 minutes so you’ll have a good choice of times.

Here are the tram times from Soller to Port de Soller: Tram times for Soller to Port de Soller

The tram will go through the centre of Soller and wind through the streets to the Port de Soller. You’ll see the big bay come into view and it’s more than worth stopping here for lunch if you have the time. There are plenty of places to eat in Port de Soller and if it’s a hot day, bring your swimwear as the sea is ever so inviting in the summer.

The Return Journey Back To Palma

After a great day back in Soller and Port de Soller, it’s time to go back to Palma. Just catch the train back from the station and enjoy the journey back. If you want to extend your stay and enjoy the evening in Soller or Port de Soller, you can easily catch a bus which will take around 1 hour to reach Palma. If I do this day trip again, this is one thing I’d definitely do to enjoy each place for a bit longer!

This is one of the most scenic train journeys in Europe and is a must do day trip from Palma for any train enthusiast or tourist.

Have you taken the train from Palma to Soller before? Are there any other train journeys around the world you would recommend?