Rail · SPAIN TRAIN JOURNEYS

Train Journeys in Spain: 15 Rides Worth Booking

24 tours  ·  from $8 a head

Cogwheel climbs to Montserrat, wooden trams to the Mallorcan coast, and the fast lines that make Ronda or Setenil a day out. The 15 below are compared on fare, departure city and how long you get at the other end.

Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch - The cogwheel train gives you the best approach
Barcelona Train Journeys, Cog and Rack Railways, Food & Drink, Lunch Experiences, Spain Train Journeys, Tour Reviews, Train Journeys, Wine Tours

Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch

1.Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,290 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $81Our pick

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat by air-conditioned bus and cogwheel train, tour the monastery and Basilica with an English-speaking guide, then choose wine tasting with tapas, a full winery lunch, or a Montserrat-only visit. Guides such as Thais, Toni, Mariana, and Lesly are praised for clear explanations and warm humor.

“We had an absolutely fantastic experience on this tour. Our tour guide, Judit, was AMAZING!! She was a wealth of knowledge, history, positive energy, helpfulness and humor. We had a day filled with fun and memories of the beautiful country of Spain.”

Check availability →Read our full review

From Málaga: Ronda+Setenil de las Bodegas with Little Train - Starting from Málaga and settling into the bus ride
Spain Train Journeys, Tour Reviews, Tourist and Miniature Trains, Train Journeys

From Málaga: Ronda+Setenil de las Bodegas with Little Train

2.Ronda+Setenil de las Bodegas with Little Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,115 reviews · 10 hours · from $34

Spend 10 hours visiting two of Andalusia’s most unusual towns. See Ronda’s gorge, Puente Nuevo, bullring, old quarter, and grand homes, then explore Setenil de las Bodegas and its rock-built streets by little train. Choose a guided Ronda visit or explore independently, with WhatsApp help throughout the day.

“Haq Nawaz exceptional guide. Punctual and well informed. Made sure we were ready to go. Definitely will recommend him and his team. Enjoyed ourselves thoroughly.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Mallorca: Island Tour with Boat, Tram & Train from the South - Morning pickup and the road to Lluc
Mallorca Train Journeys, Spain Train Journeys, Tour Reviews, Tours, Train Journeys

Mallorca: Island Tour with Boat, Tram & Train from the South

3.Mallorca: Island Tour with Boat, Tram & Train from the South

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,888 reviews · 8 hours · from $117

Travel from Mallorca’s southern resorts by air-conditioned bus, wooden train, historic tram, and boat. Visit Lluc, Sa Calobra, Torrent de Pareis, and Sóller, with multilingual guides such as Sebastian, Juan, and Jaume leading the way. Expect spectacular views, tight mountain roads, a busy schedule, and lunch at your own expense.

“This was thee best trip I've ever had. reading the description of this trip sounds so good, but it is 100 times better experiencing it. stunning trip in to the mountains. stopping in Sol Calobra is a stunning little bay. then the boat trip to Soller along the coast line was amazing. then Soller its self is a stunning little town with a gorgeous Marina followed by getting the beautiful tram to the train station followed by a gorgeous old style wooden electric train journey trough the mountains to Palma with stunning views (would recommend sitting on the left side of the train for the veiws) going through 13 tunnels…”

Check availability →Read our full review

Montserrat with Cog-Wheel Train & Black Madonna Priority Access - Riding the Cremallera de Montserrat
Barcelona Train Journeys, Cog and Rack Railways, Spain Train Journeys, Tour Reviews, Train Journeys

Montserrat with Cog-Wheel Train & Black Madonna Priority Access

4.Montserrat with Cog-Wheel Train & Black Madonna Priority Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,400 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $63

Travel from central Barcelona by air-conditioned coach, then ride the cogwheel train up Montserrat’s serrated peaks. Your guide leads you through the basilica and to the Black Madonna, with free time for liquor tasting, trails, or the audiovisual exhibition. Guides such as Sandra, Lorena, Jessica, and Ana have earned praise for clear, friendly direction.

“This activity is definitely worth it to explore outside the Barcelona city center. The meetup location is very easy to get to (nearby Arc de Triomf) and you learn a lot from the guide. I went at 14:00 and our group of 15-20 had no wait to see the Black Madonna. The Mountain View’s are also amazing and you can see it going up the cog train or choose the cable car option.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Granada City Train 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket - What the green Alhambra Route includes
2-Day Experiences, Spain Train Journeys, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Train Journeys

Granada City Train 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

5.Granada City Train 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3,128 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $8Best value

Use Granada’s open carriage city train to circle the historic center and reach the Alhambra route. Hop on and off at stops such as Plaza Nueva, the Cathedral, Mirador de San Cristóbal, and Carmen de Los Mártires. A 12-language audio guide explains the sights, but bring your own headphones.

“Good way to see the city, downside was can be quite busy and have to wait for a seat”

Check availability →Read our full review

From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Tour with Scenic Train - Ronda: Bridge, Gorge, and Old Stone Streets
Scenic Railways, Spain Train Journeys, Tour Reviews, Tours, Train Journeys

From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Tour with Scenic Train

6.Ronda and Setenil Tour with Scenic Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,895 reviews · from $28

Spend nine hours from Málaga visiting cliff-top Ronda and rock-carved Setenil de las Bodegas. Choose a two-hour English walking tour in Ronda or four hours on your own. Guides such as Mercedes, JJ, and Ramon add useful local context, while the included shuttle train makes Setenil easy to reach.

“This day trip was a nice experiance, really well organized with helpful guides, everything was done on time, I stongly reccomend visiting Ronda and Setenil with these friendly guys The QR code provided for touristic attraction, restaurants, bars, etc was a great idea, howevere having the list as a link to be opend in google map would be even better”

Check availability →Read our full review

Mallorca in One Day Sightseeing Tour with Boat Ride and Vintage Train - Entering the Serra de Tramuntana by coach
1-Day Tours, Mallorca Train Journeys, Spain Train Journeys, Steam Trains, Tour Reviews, Tours, Train Journeys

Mallorca in One Day Sightseeing Tour with Boat Ride and Vintage Train

7.Mallorca in One Day Sightseeing Tour with Boat Ride and Vintage Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,096 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $123

Travel from Palma by coach through the Serra de Tramuntana to Sa Calobra, cruise 40 minutes along the rocky coast, ride the Sóller tram, and board a wooden railway carriage built in 1912. Guides such as Pepe, Angela, Marta, and Juan provide multilingual help, while included tickets keep the day moving.

“Super well organized and well guided. Perfectly paced. Beautiful scenery and geography. Lots of information about what we were seeing was provided.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Montserrat: Cog-Wheel, Basilica, Black Madonna & Licor Tasting - Riding the Montserrat Cog Railway
Barcelona Train Journeys, Cog and Rack Railways, Food & Drink, Spain Train Journeys, Tour Reviews

Montserrat: Cog-Wheel, Basilica, Black Madonna & Licor Tasting

8.Montserrat: Cog-Wheel, Basilica, Black Madonna & Licor Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 886 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $71

Leave Barcelona at 8:00 am for Montserrat with a professional English and Spanish-speaking guide. Ride the 15-minute cog railway, visit the Basilica, Throne of the Virgin, and audiovisual room, then enjoy a complimentary local liquor tasting. Guides such as Laura, Blanca, Enrique, and Julia have earned especially warm praise.

“Our tour guide Nuria was excellent. She gave the tour in English and Spanish and successfully and seamlessly navigated the tour. Nuria was interesting and provided a wealth of information. I highly recommend this tour.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Barcelona: Montserrat, Black Madonna, Rack Railway & Liquors - The rack railway climb to Montserrat
Barcelona Train Journeys, Cog and Rack Railways, Spain Train Journeys, Tour Reviews, Train Journeys

Barcelona: Montserrat, Black Madonna, Rack Railway & Liquors

9.Montserrat, Black Madonna, Rack Railway & Liquors

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 679 reviews · 5 hours · from $28

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat by coach and scenic rack railway, then visit the basilica, Throne of the Virgin, Black Madonna, and audiovisual rooms with a bilingual guide. The full option adds monk-made liquor tasting. Guides such as Laura, Blanca, and Enrique are praised for clear, warm commentary, though free time is limited.

“Our guide clearly loved what they were doing, and it showed in every story and detail they shared.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Barcelona: Montserrat with Winery, Lunch, and Train Options - From Barcelona Norte to the foot of the mountain
Barcelona Train Journeys, Lunch Experiences, Spain Train Journeys, Tour Reviews, Train Journeys, Wine Tours

Barcelona: Montserrat with Winery, Lunch, and Train Options

10.Montserrat with Winery, Lunch, and Train Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 525 reviews · 5 - 9 hours · from $63

Choose a 5 to 9-hour Barcelona day trip to Montserrat with an English or Spanish guide. Options include extra mountain free time, a cogwheel train, Catalan lunch, tapas, and wine tasting at Oller del Mas, a 10th-century castle winery. Guides such as Lesley, Laia, Azul, and Vince are known for lively history and wine commentary.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Montserrat with our winery tour. Lorena was a wonderful guide and made our day extra special.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Panoramic Barcelona and Montserrat with Cog-Wheel Train - Passeig de Gràcia and Gaudí’s famous façades
Barcelona Train Journeys, Cog and Rack Railways, Scenic Railways, Spain Train Journeys, Tour Reviews, Train Journeys

Panoramic Barcelona and Montserrat with Cog-Wheel Train

11.Panoramic Barcelona and Montserrat with Cog-Wheel Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 268 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $115

Spend a full day combining Barcelona highlights with Montserrat. Walk through El Born and the Gothic Quarter, ride the Montjuïc cable car, pass Gaudí’s Passeig de Gràcia buildings, then take a coach and cog-wheel train to the monastery, Black Madonna, audio-visual exhibition, and four local liquor tastings. Guides may lead in English and Spanish.

“Such a massing trip to walk around Barcelona for the day and see all the architecture and different styles then see Olympic park and the view and to end it at such a religious place was amazing”

Check availability →Read our full review

Montserrat Tour by Train with Cable Car and Cogwheel - From Monistrol to the mountain by rack railway
Barcelona Train Journeys, Cog and Rack Railways, Spain Train Journeys, Tour Reviews, Tours, Train Journeys

Montserrat Tour by Train with Cable Car and Cogwheel

12.Montserrat Tour by Train with Cable Car and Cogwheel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 254 reviews · 6 hours 35 minutes (approx.) · from $87

Travel from Plaça d’Espanya to Montserrat by electric train, cogwheel railway, and cable car with an English-speaking guide. Monica and Marcelo are especially praised for keeping the day smooth and personal. You’ll get an introduction to the monastery, about 2.5 hours to explore, and time for views, trails, local food, and the Black Madonna.

“Monica was the best tour guide! She knew so much about everything, and helped our crew feel comfortable with the tram. Monica was so nice and she spoke perfect English to help us understand everything. She was the best tour guide and if I could do more tours with her, I would!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Montserrat Small Group Tour with Train and Cable Car - Meeting at Hotel Catalonia Barcelona Plaza
Barcelona Train Journeys, Spain Train Journeys, Tour Reviews, Tours, Train Journeys

Montserrat Small Group Tour with Train and Cable Car

13.Montserrat Small Group Tour with Train and Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 251 reviews · from $108

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat with a small group of up to 14 people, using the train, cable car, and cogwheel train. Guides such as Monica and Marcelo lead the walking tour, explain the basilica and Black Madonna, and help with the transport connections. You also get about 90 minutes to explore alone.

“Excellent visit. Monica was great. She also provided some fantastic recommendations of places to visit and where to eat. It was nice having some free time. Breathtaking views.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Toledo Private Tour with Cathedral & High Speed Train from Madrid - Entering Toledo’s old town on foot
High-Speed and Bullet Trains, High-Speed Trains in Spain, Madrid Train Journeys, Spain Train Journeys, Tour Reviews, Tours, Train Journeys

Toledo Private Tour with Cathedral & High Speed Train from Madrid

14.Toledo Private Tour with Cathedral & High Speed Train from Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $314

Travel from Madrid to Toledo by fast, comfortable train, then explore the Jewish Quarter, convent district, old town, and Gothic cathedral with a private English-speaking guide. Guides such as Diana, Diego, Eduardo, Javier, Laura, and Natalia have been praised for clear history, good organization, and helpful Madrid tips. Expect hills, cobbled streets, and a brisk half-day pace.

“Germany (sorry, I think that was his name) was very informative. He did a great job of getting our group to the train station and on to Toledo. There was quite a bit of walking and some uphill. We were given a little over an hour of free time which was appreciated.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Palma: Tramuntana Full-Day Tour with Sóller Train and Lunch - Sóller, orange groves, and Modernist houses
Full-Day, Lunch Experiences, Mallorca Train Journeys, Spain Train Journeys, Tour Reviews, Tours, Train Journeys

Palma: Tramuntana Full-Day Tour with Sóller Train and Lunch

15.Tramuntana Full-Day Tour with Sóller Train and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 213 reviews · 8 hours · from $230

Travel from Palma to Sóller on the old Red Lightning train, then see Port de Sóller, Deià, and Valldemossa by minibus. You’ll get tapas lunch, guided walks, free time, and a small group of up to eight. The optional Sóller tram costs €11 extra.

“Our guide Michael was excellent! He had great knowledge of all the sites visited, was punctual, and courteous. The train and mini van ride provided an excellent way to see Mallorca. Finally, the tapas lunch by the Soller waterfront was also excellent!”

Check availability →Read our full review

New in Spain Train Journeys

★ 3.7Cordoba and Mosque Day Trip by High-Speed TrainFrom $19933 reviews
★ 5.0Girona Private Guided Tour by High Speed Train from BarcelonaFrom $28962 reviews
★ 4.0Barcelona Day Tour by High-Speed Train from Madrid.From $41471 reviews

Keep browsing

Scenic Railways67High-Speed and Bullet Trains38Funicular Rides33Steam Trains22Sleeper and Overnight Trains8
Scroll to Top

Pick a line

By the kind of train, or by the country the track runs through.

Great rides

Scenic RailwaysHigh-Speed TrainsSteam TrainsSleeper TrainsCog Railways

Short and steep

FunicularsLittle TrainsRail BikesRailway MuseumsTickets & Passes

Named journeys

Taj Mahal by TrainMachu Picchu by TrainRailway MarketsThe Death RailwayEvery Train Journey

Alpine countries

SwitzerlandItalyFranceAustriaGermany