About the route
The "Expreso Reino de Navarra" heritage train will journey along the legendary "Imperial" line on June 6th and 7th. This trip in vintage railcars will take passengers from Madrid to the historic city of Pamplona, passing through breathtaking landscapes such as the Pancorbo Gorge and the Urbasa and Aralar valleys.
To round off the experience, a guided tour (lasting 1h40 to 2h) will take place on Saturday afternoon, June 6th, starting at Plaza del Castillo. The itinerary covers key landmarks including the City Hall, the Cathedral, the Kings' Palace, the France Gate, and the Rincón del Caballo Blanco.
Afterwards, there will be free time to enjoy some local tapas. Price: 5 euros. Tickets available at: AAFM Ticket Office.
Following a weekend of cultural immersion, the train will head back to Madrid on Sunday afternoon, bringing an unforgettable rail journey to a close.
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
Route Details
Your destination: Canfranc
Our schedules and fares
Timetable
| Outbound | Inbound | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:05 AM | Madrid Chamartín | 8:26 PM | ||
| 8:16 AM | Pitis | 10:14 PM | ||
| 8:43 AM | Villalba de Guadarrama | 9:47 PM | ||
| 10:52 AM | Valladolid | 7:39 PM | ||
| 12:55 PM | Miranda de Ebro | 5:31 PM | ||
| 4:02 PM | Pamplona | 4:03 PM |
Free time for sightseeing and lunch.
Fares
Origin: Chamartín, Pitis, and Villalba.
| Class / Car | Adults | Children |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Class Compartment Car | €55.95 | €41.95 |
| Mixed 2nd Class Lounge/Cafeteria Car BBR-9805 | €47.95 | €35.95 |
| 1st Class Lounge Car AA-9006 | €49.95 | €35.95 |
| 2nd Class Compartment Car | €41.95 | €31.95 |
Origin: Valladolid.
| Class / Car | Adults | Children |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Class Compartment Car | €31.95 | €21.05 |
Origin: Miranda de Ebro
| Class / Car | Adults | Children |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Class Compartment Car | €18.95 | €11.95 |
Flexible pricing during 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.