The legendary Strawberry Train (Tren de la Fresa) is back on the rails this Sunday, 22 March, marking a new season that celebrates the 175th anniversary of the Madrid–Aranjuez railway.
Step aboard its beautifully preserved wooden carriages for an immersive trip back in time and enjoy the architectural splendour and natural charm of the Royal Site of Aranjuez.
From this Sunday, the Strawberry Train will run every weekend until 9 November, except between 13 June and 27 September. It will also operate on Good Friday, 3 April, and Friday, 1 May — perfect dates to add a sweet twist to your holidays.
On board, passengers will enjoy lively historical re-enactments performed by actors, and the crew will hand out a serving of the famous Aranjuez strawberries that give the train its name.
Tailored routes to enjoy Aranjuez in a different way
The Spanish Railways Foundation, promoter of this historic tourist service, once again offers a variety of itineraries for visitors to choose from, including:
- A guided tour of the Royal Palace.
- A walk through the palace gardens.
- A sightseeing bus tour of the monumental area.
- A ride on the tourist road train.
- A boat trip on the River Tagus.
- Guided cycling routes (on selected days).
- A guided tour of the Aranjuez Market Garden Interpretation Centre (on selected days).
And new for this year: a full itinerary entirely in English!
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Timetables and fares
A trip on the Strawberry Train means enjoying a full day of fun and well-organised activities.
The train departs at 10:00 from the former Delicias station, now home to the Madrid Railway Museum. Boarding closes at 09:50 — so don’t be late! The outbound journey takes about an hour, arriving at Aranjuez station, where passengers split into groups according to the chosen itinerary.
The return service leaves Aranjuez at 18:38, arriving back at Delicias around 19:30.
Fares vary depending on the chosen route and passenger age. Children up to 1 metre tall travel free if they don’t occupy a seat. Those between 1 and 1.40 metres pay the child fare, and anyone taller pays the adult fare.
All aboard!
It’s time to travel through time and let yourself be carried away by the magic of the Strawberry Train.
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