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Train routes in Chile
4 routes · classic 1 · scenic 1 · mountain 2
4 routes cross Chile in the World Train Map atlas. The longest is the Tren Santiago–Chillán at 398 km; the fastest is the Tren Santiago–Chillán, running up to 160 km/h; the oldest line dates to 1883. Every route links to its facts, photo and story, and to the interactive world map.
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- Tren Santiago–Chillán
South America’s fastest scheduled trains: 160 km/h EMUs launched in 2023 sprint down Chile’s Central Valley past vineyards and snow-capped volcanoes.
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Scenic (1)
- Buscarril Talca–Constitución
Chile’s last country branch line, a National Monument: a little railbus picks its way up the Maule river gorge to vineyards and hamlets no road reaches.
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Mountain (2)
- Funicular de Santiago
A 1925 funicular and national monument rising to Santiago’s hilltop Virgin — Pope John Paul II rode it during his 1987 visit.
Wikipedia ↗ - Ascensor Concepción
Valparaíso’s oldest ascensor (1883) began on water ballast and still hoists riders 69 m from the Turri clock up to Paseo Gervasoni.
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Photos via Wikimedia Commons — each route page credits the author & licence
What is the fastest train in Chile?
The Tren Santiago–Chillán, running Santiago to Chillán at up to 160 km/h. It is one of 4 routes in Chile in this atlas.
Are there night trains in Chile?
Not in this atlas. Chile has 4 routes here and none of them is a scheduled sleeper, though night trains from neighbouring countries may still reach it.
Can you cross the border by train from Chile?
No route in this atlas crosses a land border out of Chile. Every line listed here begins and ends inside the country.
Which is the most scenic railway in Chile?
Chile has 3 scenic or mountain lines in this atlas. The longest is the Buscarril Talca–Constitución, 88 km.