Ferrocarril de Sóller: the Wooden Train from Palma to Sóller
The Ferrocarril de Sóller is a 1912 wooden train that runs from Palma through the Serra de Tramuntana to Sóller, with a separate tram continuing from Sóller down to the Port. It is as much practical transport as a nostalgia trip: you can use it to reach Sóller and the Port without a car, and the timetable and fares are published in full. This guide covers the three legs, the ticket prices, the published departure pattern and the trade-offs that decide whether it fits a short break.
What the Ferrocarril de Sóller is
The line is a historic railway with wooden carriages, opened in 1912, that crosses the Serra de Tramuntana from Palma to Sóller. The same operator runs a separate tram between Sóller and the Port de Sóller, so the journey is really two services: a train and a tram. Treating them as one thing is the usual mistake, because they have their own fares, timetables and places to pay.
The stations and the route
The train starts at Palma station and calls at Bunyola before reaching Sóller, so you can join it at either end of the line or at Bunyola in between. Tickets are sold at each station: at Palma station for journeys starting there, at Sóller station for journeys starting in Sóller, and at Bunyola station for journeys starting in Bunyola. The tram is separate: it runs between Sóller and the Port de Sóller, and tram tickets are sold on board.
The three legs: train, tram and combined ticket
There are three ways to travel: Palma to Bunyola, Palma to Sóller, or a combined train-plus-tram ticket between Palma and the Port de Sóller. A return ticket reverses the same route, which is the simplest option if you want to reach the Port without buying each leg separately. If you are only going as far as Sóller, a train ticket is all you need, and the tram is a separate purchase on board.
Ticket prices in euros
Fares are published per leg and per direction. A single from Palma to Bunyola is 11€, and a return is 19€; a single from Palma to Sóller is 23€, and a return is 30€. Between Sóller and Bunyola the single is also 11€ and the return 19€. The combined train-plus-tram ticket from Palma to the Port de Sóller and back is 40€, and the tram on its own between Sóller and the Port de Sóller is 10€ each way, bought on board.
Timetables and how many departures a day
The operator publishes two schedules, one running to 01/11/2026 and one from 02/11/2026, so the departure pattern changes with the season. In the published Palma–Sóller direction, trains leave Palma through the morning and afternoon, with several departures a day rather than a single service. Some departures are marked with an asterisk and listed as to be confirmed at the ticket office, so do not treat those as guaranteed until you have checked at the counter. The tram timetable is also split between the two dates, with a denser service in the earlier schedule and a reduced one from 02/11/2026.
How long the journey takes
The timetable gives arrival times as well as departures, so you can read the journey length off the published table rather than guessing. A Palma–Sóller train leaving at 10:10 reaches Sóller is listed to arrive at 11:10, which makes the train leg about an hour. The tram between Sóller and the Port is a short hop with frequent departures through the day, so the whole run from Palma to the Port is best planned around the train times first and the tram second.
Booking in advance or buying at the ticket office
Tickets are sold at the station where your journey starts, so you can buy at Palma, Bunyola or Sóller station rather than only online. The operator also takes reservations online, which is useful if you want a particular departure on a busy day. Either way, the asterisked departures still need confirming at the ticket office, so a printed timetable is not the last word on those services.
Using the train as transport, not just a round trip
The Ferrocarril de Sóller works as ordinary transport: you can take the train one way to Sóller, spend the day there and return by a later departure, rather than treating it as a fixed excursion. The published timetable gives several return departures from Sóller through the afternoon and evening, so you are not locked into the train you arrived on. That flexibility matters if you also want to ride the tram down to the Port and back before catching the train to Palma.
What to see in Sóller and the Port
Sóller itself is a compact town built around its plazas, with the Sóller Cathedral, the Església de Sant Bartomeu, as the landmark in the centre. A short walk from the station brings you to the Can Prunera, Sóller museum, a modernist house that gives you an indoor stop if the weather turns. The Jardí Botànic de Sóller is another option for a slower hour, and the Tranvía de Sóller links the town with the Port for the seafront end of the day. For more on the town beyond the railway, see Sóller Attractions: 5 Visitor Guides.
Practical trade-offs
The train is popular, and carriages can fill on peak departures, so arriving early at the station gives you a better chance of a seat on the service you want. Your return time matters: if you buy a return, you pick a published departure, and the last train of the day leaves Sóller on the early side. The walk between Sóller station and the tram stop is short but not instant, so allow a few minutes to connect if you are heading straight down to the Port.
Is the Ferrocarril de Sóller worth it for your trip?
The Ferrocarril de Sóller earns its place as both a day out and a practical way to reach Sóller and the Port without a car. The combined train-plus-tram ticket is the simplest choice if you want the full run to the Port, while a train return to Sóller alone keeps costs down if the town is your main target. Check the published timetable for your dates and confirm any asterisked departures at the ticket office before you commit to a return time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the train to Sóller take?
The published timetable shows the Palma–Sóller train taking about an hour, for example a 10:10 departure listed to reach Sóller at 11:10. Read the arrival column for the departure you plan to take, because the journey time is set out there rather than stated separately.
Do you need to book the Palma to Sóller train in advance?
You can buy at the station where your journey starts — Palma, Bunyola or Sóller — or take reservations online through the operator. Booking ahead helps on busy days when you want a particular departure, but the asterisked services still need confirming at the ticket office.
Where is the Sóller tram?
The tram runs between Sóller and the Port de Sóller, separate from the train. Tickets are sold on board, and the timetable is published alongside the train times.