Planning to introduce night-time train services at weekends Credit: TurismeMallorca
Mallorca is planning to run trains at night on weekends and before public holidays from 2027, offering residents and visitors a new way to get home after late-night events without relying on a car.
The announcement was made by Balearic president Marga Prohens during a debate in the regional parliament on Tuesday, October 20. She said the move responds to demand, particularly among younger people, for more accessible public transport.
“We want you, when you go out, when you go to a concert or a party, to have an alternative to the car, so that you can get home safely on the night train,” Prohens said.
A boost for late-night travel
The planned night trains form part of a wider effort to improve public transport across the island, where congestion and dependence on cars remain major mobility challenges.
However, passengers will have to wait for further information about which routes will be covered, departure times and service frequency. The government has not yet published a detailed timetable for the new night services.
Alongside the railway announcement, Prohens outlined plans to strengthen Mallorca’s interurban bus network, with a further €25 million investment in the TIB service scheduled for the final quarter of 2026.
The funding is expected to bring 24 additional buses, introduce new routes, increase frequencies and expand night buses. More services requiring advance reservations are also planned.
The regional government says €150 million has already been invested in the interurban transport network, helping expand the fleet and increase services by 50 per cent.
More railway projects planned
The night-train proposal comes as the Balearic government advances several longer-term transport projects.
The proposed railway line to Llucmajor is in its basic design phase, with construction due to follow approval of the route and preliminary study. The extension to Alcúdia is expected to enter a second public consultation, while plans for a metro connection to Son Espases hospital are also being consulted on.
A mobility study for a potential railway line serving Artà and Capdepera is expected to be commissioned in the coming months, supported by €5 million from the tourism tax.
Meanwhile, €3.6 million has been earmarked to refurbish Palma’s Intermodal Station.
If introduced as planned, the night trains would give people another option for travelling around Mallorca after dark, particularly on busy weekends and public holiday eves. For residents and visitors alike, the key details will be how far the services reach and how late the final trains run.