The Sóller train: how it works, what it costs and how to combine it with the tram and boat

The train leaves its station in Palma, next to Plaza de España, crosses the plain and starts climbing towards the mountains. It passes through Bunyola and enters the Tramuntana through a series of tunnels before emerging above the Sóller valley, ringed by mountains and orchards. The wooden carriages are part of the appeal.

In Sóller you can stay in town or carry on by historic tram to Port de Sóller on the bay. Our listing does not include the exact journey time or timetable, so check both on the operator's website before you go; they change with the season.

The sources in our listing, 2026 travel blogs, do not fully agree: they quote about 23 euros one way, 30 euros return and 38 to 40 euros for a combined train and tram ticket. We have not seen an official fare, so treat these figures as a guide and check the current price on the operator's website.

If you are staying in Palma and want an easy day, compare with the organised excursions. The Sóller and Valldemossa trip sold via Hellotickets includes hotel pick-up, a guide, a coach and 30 minutes on the tram, although our listing only shows prices in other currencies. Click Mallorca runs a coach to Valldemossa and Port de Sóller from 38 euros, without the train.

Yes, if you care about the scenery and the journey itself. It is a characterful classic, comfortable for all ages and effortless: our listing scores it as minimal effort and good for families. It is also one of the few mountain outings that holds up well on a rainy day.

The downsides: it is pricey compared with the bus, it gets crowded in high season (high crowd risk in our scoring) and if you just want to reach Sóller quickly there are other options. A good compromise is to take the train one way and return by bus or on an excursion, so you get the experience once without paying twice.

On your own by train: complete freedom over your time in Sóller and the port, the journey itself as the highlight and no coach. In exchange, you sort out the tram or boat connections yourself and come back the same way. Organised trip with pick-up: total convenience and Valldemossa on the same day, but with fixed times at each stop and, in most cases, without the historic train.

One thing many people do not realise: Valldemossa is not on the railway line. If you want to see Valldemossa and Sóller on the same day without a car, an excursion such as the Click Mallorca or Hellotickets trip solves it. If you have time, spend one day on the train and Sóller and another on Valldemossa and Deià, and you will enjoy both more.

The fullest combination is the train to Sóller, the tram to the port and the boat to Sa Calobra. The Transportes Marítimos Puerto de Sóller boat passes Cala Tuent and reaches the Torrent de Pareis on a trip of about two and a half hours with a swim stop, from April to October. Start early: if you miss the morning boat, the day gets short.

If you would rather leave it to someone else, Click Mallorca's Grand Tour links Valldemossa, the Sóller tram and the boat to Sa Calobra, returning by coach, in about eight and a half hours. It does not include the train, but it handles every connection. See our Sa Calobra guide for more.

Sóller town can be explored on foot in a morning: the square, the shopping streets and cafés. At the port, the options are mostly on the water. Barcos Azules runs trips to Sa Foradada with a swim stop, and the Bonnie Lass, a classic 1949 sailing boat, offers day trips with paddleboarding and snorkelling; a review cited in our listing mentions 120 euros per person for a shared trip. For a special occasion, Perfect Charter offers a private sunset sail.

To try diving, Soller Divers runs PADI taster sessions of about two hours with two dives to a maximum of 12 metres, from age 10 and from 80 euros according to one listing. For cyclists, Tramuntana Tours rents bikes in Sóller, with a drop-off point at the port.

Between Palma and the mountains there are two historic estates worth a stop. The Jardins d'Alfàbia in Bunyola combine Moorish-influenced gardens with water and lush planting, plus a manor house; our listing describes them as an easy stop before or after Sóller, reachable by bus and train.

Close by, the public estate of Raixa is free to visit according to recent guides, with a free audio guide and parking next to the estate. Allow one to two hours. Both are good choices on a cloudy day and fit well if you drive one leg of the trip.

According to our listing, the train runs from February to December; check the calendar if you are travelling in winter. In high season, the mid-morning trains are the busiest. If you can, go first thing or late in the afternoon, and buy your ticket in advance.

Get to the station early, especially if you want a window seat. Bring a light jacket, as it gets cooler in the tunnels and up in the mountains. With small children, the journey is an adventure in itself, but take water and snacks.