Sights · Our pick in Rio

The Trem do Corcovado

Mountain railway·Cosme Velho

Since 1884

About The Trem do Corcovado

The Trem do Corcovado leaves from Rua Cosme Velho 513 and climbs through the Tijuca forest to the Christ; it has run since 1884, in its own words. Tickets on tremdocorcovado.rio.

Why it's on our list

  • Through the forest

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Trem do Corcovado before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from The Trem do Corcovado are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Christ the Redeemer1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
  2. The Sugarloaf cable car3.8 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 18 min
  3. Copacabana Beach4.1 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 19 min
  4. The Theatro Municipal4.2 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 19 min
  5. Santos Dumont Airport4.9 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 21 min
  6. Ipanema Beach5.2 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 22 min
  7. The Museu do Amanhã5.5 kmCycle 28 minCar or taxi 23 min
  8. Galeão Airport16 kmCar or taxi 57 min

Location

The ULTIMATE letter

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