Tourist trains in Chile invite you to discover the country at a different pace. Through vineyards, historic towns, and seemingly endless deserts, these routes reveal the natural and cultural diversity of the territory.
From the wine valleys of the central zone to the Lluta Valley in the far north, passing through Maule and historic railway lines, each trip offers a window into local identity. Discover this unique way to experience our country here!
Cover photo: Tren del Recuerdo
EFE Tourist Trains: Flavors of Our Wine Valleys
Did you know you can experience the world’s best wines by train? EFE Trenes de Chile offers tours to the valleys in our country’s central region, where privileged grape varieties are produced thanks to the area’s geographical conditions.
These full-day experiences combine panoramic journeys, live music, and onboard tastings, heading to wineries in regions like O’Higgins and Maule. The program includes transfers, guided winery tours, tastings, and wine-paired lunches, ideal for both wine tourism beginners and connoisseurs.
Available routes are:
Click on each one to see their upcoming scheduled departures! For winter 2026, you’ll find availability between July and August.
A Historic Railway Experience
Tren del Recuerdo is a tourist service that takes passengers back to the golden age of Chilean railways, with restored carriages from different decades of the 20th century, large windows, and an atmosphere filled with nostalgia.
During the 2026 season, this service includes special trips to Limache, Ritoque, Llay Llay, and San Antonio, combining railway heritage, local gastronomy, and tourist activities. These routes are joined by the night service between Santiago and Temuco, a journey designed to comfortably transport you overnight and, as soon as you step off the carriage, begin your adventure through the fascinating landscapes of La Araucanía.
- To find out dates, itineraries, prices, and make reservations, visit the official Tren del Recuerdo website.
Chilean Tourist Trains: Journey Through the North
Chile’s far north also offers its own railway experiences, with routes combining heritage, history, and desert landscapes.
These experiences depart from Arica and follow sections of the historic Arica-La Paz railway route, allowing visitors to discover vestiges of the Chinchorro culture — a UNESCO World Heritage site — pre-Hispanic geoglyphs, and old railway stations. The offerings include daytime options to various points in the Lluta Valley, as well as a nighttime experience specially designed for astrotourism, taking advantage of the planet’s clearest skies.
- For more information, prices, and reservations, visit the EFE website.
The Emblematic Talca-Constitución Branch Line
We conclude the list with one of Chile’s most emblematic railway services. With over 110 years of history, the Talca-Constitución Branch Line covers 88 kilometers between Talca and Constitución, connecting towns as it runs along the northern bank of the Maule River.
During the nearly three-hour journey, passengers can admire agricultural landscapes, small towns, forests, and daily scenes of rural Maule life. With 11 stations and 7 stops, this historic route allows you to delve into rural Maule and experience one of the most authentic expressions of Chilean railway heritage.
- Information on schedules is available at the following link.
