What to do · Canfranc, Candanchú and Astún
The Canfranero, from Zaragoza to Canfranc on the Blue Train
Information
- From
- €33 per person, according to the operator's website
- Duration
- 12 h
- Season
- Last Saturday of the month except January, February and August; next 2026 departure, 28 November
- Who it's for
- Train enthusiasts and anyone who wants to reach the International Station as people used to
The Canfranero revives the journey from Zaragoza to Canfranc along the line that crosses the Pyrenees, on a train of a kind that no longer runs: the Blue Train (Tren Azul), the collection of historic carriages preserved by AZAFT, the Zaragoza railway friends' association. Dining cars from the 1920s, Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits sleeping cars and a mail car, all declared Catalogued Assets of Aragonese Cultural Heritage. It is sold by Alsa under its Trenes Turísticos brand.
The day
It leaves Zaragoza at 8:42 and takes about three and a half hours to climb through the Hoya de Huesca and the Aragón valley to Canfranc station. There you have the afternoon for the guided tour of the International Station, which is booked separately with the town council, and for lunch in the village. The return leaves at 18:45 in winter and at 20:08 in summer, so you reach Zaragoza after dark. Seats are numbered and access control closes five minutes before departure.
When it runs
The last Saturday of each month, except January, February and August. In 2026 the departures were 28 March, 25 April, 30 May, 27 June, 25 July, 26 September and 31 October; the one on 28 November remains. The 2027 dates had not been published in November 2026.
Price
The operator's front page advertises it from €33; the route's page does not break down prices by age or say whether it includes the station tour. Check it at the booking step before paying.
Tips
- Book the station tour separately The guided tour of the International Station is sold by Canfranc Town Council on its website; match the time with the train's arrival.
- Eat early With three and a half hours of travel you arrive around midday: El Boj or the Canfranc Estación restaurants are close.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Canfranero take?
About three and a half hours from Zaragoza to Canfranc.
When does it run?
The last Saturday of each month, except January, February and August, at 8:42 from Zaragoza.
How much does it cost?
From €33 according to the operator; confirm what is included when you book.
Who runs it
- Trenes TurísticosEl Canfranero: Zaragoza – Canfranc and back on the Blue Train Visit their website
