8 Train Rides in Brazil Worth Booking

1.Christ the Redeemer Entry Ticket by Corcovado Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,476 reviews · 1 day · from $45Our pick

You ride the historic Corcovado Train through Tijuca National Park to Christ the Redeemer, one of Rio’s essential sights. The roughly 20-minute climb brings you to the statue, museum, visitors center, and views of Sugar Loaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay. Bring photo ID, arrive early, and expect crowds at the summit.

“Was good experience but we went on a day with low clouds so we couldn’t see anything. Train journey was good and all the staff were friendly.”

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2.Sugarloaf Cable Car and Corcovado Train Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 267 reviews · 4 hours · from $86

Visit two of Rio’s essential sights with official tickets for the Corcovado cog train, Christ the Redeemer, and Sugarloaf’s cable car. You set your own pace, but arrange your transport between Cosme Velho and Urca. No guide, food, or transfers are included, and you must carry your passport or ID.

“A really good day out. Only downside is a bit of waiting for the train for Christ the Redeemer. The ticket information could be a bit clearer as it is a bit confusing which ticket is which and what time you should be there. Overall definitely worth doing and the views are amazing”

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3.Scenic Train ride to historical cities of Morretes and Antonina

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 188 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $128

Leave Curitiba around 7:00 a.m. for a historic train ride through Serra do Mar to Morretes. With a guide, lunch, onboard snack, visits to Morretes, Antonina, and Hisgeopar, plus a return by road, this is a full nine-hour day. English and Spanish commentary is available in the train carriage when selected at booking.

“I was picked up really well and then at the train station I had to be looked for first, was responsible for English, the train journey at the beginning and towards the end was boring, not interesting in any way, I first had to draw attention to myself that I speak English, then it was explained to me in English but only at the beginning, then nothing more came, well, the Brazilian tourists are more important, no wonder there were so few English speaking tourists or just me in my group instead of all the English speakers together would have been easier, which I didn't understand, then we went on…”

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4.Christ Redeemer by Train & City Highlights Morning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 74 reviews · 5 hours · from $92

You’ll ride the Corcovado Train through tropical forest to Christ the Redeemer, then visit Rio’s Metropolitan Cathedral and Selarón Steps while viewing Maracanã and the Sambódromo from outside. Pickup covers South Zone hotels. Guides speak English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, and Italian, with João and Alberto praised for clear, caring commentary.

“de tour was erg leuk!! we hebben heel veel gezien van de stad.”

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5.Maracanã Stadium & Christ the Redeemer by Rack Railway

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 54 reviews · 4 hours · from $89

Ride the rack railway through Tijuca Forest to Christ the Redeemer, then stop outside Maracanã Stadium for photos. Hotel pickup covers most hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana, plus the cruise port. A guide leads the tour, with GPS-triggered audio commentary in nine languages.

“Départ de l'hôtel a l'heure. Excellent accompagnement tout au long de l'excursion. A conseiller”

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6.City Tour Full VIP – Corcovado Train + Churrascaria Rodízio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $147Top rated

Spend about nine hours seeing Rio’s biggest sights in a small group of up to 19 people. Ride the Corcovado train to Christ the Redeemer, take Sugarloaf’s cable car to both hills, visit Selarón Steps and the Metropolitan Cathedral, and eat at a Brazilian rodízio barbecue. Guide Aldo has led this tour.

“An excellent way to visit the key sights in Rio. Lots of time both at top of Sugar Loaf and at Christ the Redeemer with our excellent guide Aldo. Lunch was superb - a huge and varied salad bar plus endless portions of meat brought to the table. Small group and very friendly.”

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7.Rio de Janeiro Christ Redeemer by train Sugar Loaf Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $220

Meet your guide Leonel Rodrigues at your hotel, then ride the Corcovado train through Tijuca National Park to Christ the Redeemer. Continue by private transport to Sugarloaf Mountain for two cable-car rides and sweeping views of Guanabara Bay, Red Beach, and Rio. Tickets and a live guide are included.

“Leonel was a great guide, he was punctual, spoke good English and car was clean and comfortable. We had a great day exploring Rio and certainly slept well that night.”

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8.Canela/Gramado: South Wineries, Wine Train, & Italian Park

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 7 reviews · 12 hours · from $109

Spend 12 hours traveling from Gramado or Canela to Bento Gonçalves and Carlos Barbosa. Visit Aurora Winery, ride the Maria Fumaça train with tastings and performances, explore the Italian Epic Park with Lázaro or Rosa, and stop at Tramontina, Fetina de Formaio, and Gdom Knitting. Portuguese is the confirmed tour language.

“Infelizmente nao houve passeio. tive muito transtorno com a empresa que contratei.. pediram o meu endereço eu enviei, e quando entrei em contato prq saber se estava tudo ok para dia seguinte, recebi a notificação de que nao haviam agendado porque nao receberam o meu endereço, me ofereci pra ir ate um local de encontro e de todo jeito tentei viabilizar ... Foi frustrante pois comprei com uns 5 dias de antecedência, fui a Gramado para um casamento e esse seria o unico passeio que faria lá por questão de tempo. Solicitei o meu estorno aqui na plataforma, e ninguém respondeu ate agora..silencio e descaso. Eu viajei varias vezes pra…”

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