About the route
Tracing the Ribera del Ebro upstream before heading into the heart of the Basque Country, the Blue Train sets its course for historical and green Vitoria-Gasteiz.
On this expedition, our travelers will enjoy a unique circular itinerary: an outbound journey flanked by La Rioja's vineyards via Logroño, and a pleasant return taking in the landscapes of Navarre after passing through Pamplona.
Once at the destination, the program invites you to get lost in the iconic streets of its medieval quarter—declared a historical-artistic site—where history blends with modernity to the rhythm of its tramway. To make the most of the day, lunch will be at your leisure.
After enjoying the local cuisine and a free afternoon to stroll at your own pace, we will embark on the return journey aboard our iconic vintage railcars.
The Tren Azul is a rolling museum that invites you to travel back in time and discover the history of the Spanish railway. Lovingly restored by the Asociación Zaragozana de Amigos del Ferrocarril (AZAFT), this historic train preserves vehicles declared Listed Assets of Aragonese Cultural Heritage.
The Route, Step by Step
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Your destination: Canfranc
Our schedules and fares
Timetable
| Outward | Return | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00h | Zaragoza-Delicias | 22:08h | ||
| 9:13h | Casetas | 21:55h | ||
| 12:57h | Vitoria-Gasteiz | 17:30h |
Fares
| Class / Car | Adults | Children |
|---|---|---|
| AZAFT Historic Train - Lounge Car ZZ-1601 | €45.95 | €34.20 |
| AZAFT Historic Train - CIWL Dining Car | €39.95 | €24.20 |
| AZAFT Historic Train - 5000 Series 2nd Class Car - Compartments | €36.95 | €22.20 |
| AZAFT Historic Train - DGCT-1529 Car | €29.95 | €24.20 |
Flexible fares throughout the booking process.
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Aboard a historic train
The Tren de los 80 (80s Train) constitutes an exceptional living museum under the tutelage of the Madrid Association of Friends of the Railway (AAFM), whose purpose is to rescue and operate the rolling stock that defined Spanish railway modernization. This convoy is made up of vehicles of incalculable historical value—many of them legally protected as Assets of Cultural Interest—which have been returned to the tracks after an exhaustive restoration process. By walking through its interior, travelers immerse themselves in the aesthetics of the 9000 and 10000 series carriages, reliving the elegance and comfort of the great express trains that spanned the country before the arrival of high-speed rail.
Through its regular departures from Madrid to various points across the national geography, the project offers an educational and nostalgic experience that transcends simple transport. Each journey becomes an exercise in active preservation, where all funds raised are used entirely for the technical and aesthetic maintenance of this unique collection. Thanks to the voluntary work of AAFM members, the Tren de los 80 not only conserves industrial heritage but also keeps alive the memory of a golden age where the train journey itself was the greatest of destinations.