Dijous Bo: Inca goes big — 42 special trains until 5:00 AM

Dijous Bo in Inca: More trains, more calm — and a hint of fritanga

The town already feels electrified today: fried dough is steaming at the market, somewhere the scent of sobrasada is in the air, and drums and guitars roll from the bars to the Plaça. Dijous Bo is underway, and for the night Inca has planned ahead: the regional trains are running 42 special trains between 8:25 PM and 5:00 AM.

What this means for visitors

Concretely this means: anyone arriving late or who wants to get home safely after a few drinks has a real alternative to the car. The additional services ease the roads, reduce parking shortages and make sure the journey home doesn't become a test of patience. The official program at the Dijous Bo market and music runs until 10:00 PM, but many bands play well past midnight — cue waves of people flowing along the Carrer Major and the Passeig del Mercat.

The night trains in Mallorca are not just convenient, they are also urban planning in real time: less congestion, fewer honking cars, more space for pedestrians, prams and older neighbours who want to enjoy the evening.

Practical tips for the return trip

Shortly after the event ends, services are naturally fuller. One tip: if you prefer a calmer trip home, stay for one more drink or head to the station deliberately ten to twenty minutes later — the next service usually arrives on time. Tickets are available at station machines and online via the SFM website. Make sure to validate your tickets in advance, if required.

Families with children should agree on a meeting point — for example the fountain on the Plaça or the large plane tree on the Passeig — because mobile reception can be weak between the stalls. Cyclists: bike racks at the station are limited; arrive early or bring a lock. Additional lighting and stewards provide orientation at key points.

Why the special trains are more than just comfort

Inca is centrally located on the island and draws people from all directions. Without the extra services the access roads would quickly be full of parked cars, parking spaces overloaded and departures a long wait into the night. The special trains therefore also contribute to public safety — less risky parking searches, fewer aggressive traffic jams and more relaxed neighbourhoods.

Police and security services are present, yet the atmosphere usually remains relaxed. But: a little consideration helps everyone. Don't be too loud, put rubbish in the bins, and if you're celebrating, keep the last train in mind.

Final notes and a small local guide

Where to find information: timetables are posted at stations and on the SFM website. On site there are information points and volunteers who will show the way to the platform — especially useful if you're carrying luggage or pushing a pram. And a tip on the side: comfortable shoes! The charming cobbles of the Carrer Major look great, but after midnight you notice every stone.

Dijous Bo is one of those evenings when the island comes alive and people collect stories for the next morning. The special trains make many things easier — for locals as much as for visitors. So: enjoy the scents, the music and the night. And get home safely.