During the summer of 2026, tourist trains will once again travel through Chile with a renewed schedule that incorporates new routes, greater frequency of trips and experiences designed for different audiences. The initiative seeks to consolidate the railway as a sustainable tourist transportation alternative during the summer season.
EFE Trenes de Chile presented a special offer that combines wine tourism tours, strengthening of heritage routes and reinforcement of regular services in various regions of the country, connecting destinations from the north to the south.
Eric Martin, president of EFE, highlighted that “this summer programming reflects EFE’s commitment to bringing the train closer to people. These routes that allow us to connect Santiago with Temuco again or expand the offer on Saturdays in Puerto Montt are great milestones and not only connect cities, but also promotes tourism, local development and a more sustainable way of traveling, from the north to the south of Chile.”
Which tourist trains will be available in summer 2026
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The summer programming contemplates the following services and destinations:
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Train Arica–Poconchile
Heritage tour that highlights the cultural, historical and landscape heritage of the Lluta Valley, in the Arica and Parinacota Region. First departure: January 10. For more information, CLICK HERE. -
Limache Remembrance Train
Three routes with lunch included:-
Wind–Wind Train Route
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Train Tracks Route
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Train Route and Vineyards of the Wind
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San Antonio Remembrance Train
Traditional service to the central coast that increases its summer frequency, going from two to four monthly departures. For more information, CLICK HERE.
What wine tourism alternatives does the program include?
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Train “Flavors” Alto de Colchagua
Experience that combines entertainment on board, welcome snack, visits to vineyards, wine tours and lunch. For more information, CLICK HERE. -
Train “Flavors” of Maule
Service aimed at wine tourism with visits to Viña Balduzzi and Viña Casa Donoso, in Talca and San Javier. For more information, CLICK HERE.
What services reinforce regional connectivity
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Searchril Talca–Constitution
Daily operation with morning departures from Talca and Constitución, and returns in the afternoon. For more information, CLICK HERE. -
Train Santiago–Chillán
Increase in operations to 10 daily frequencies, five in each direction, with state-of-the-art trains that reach speeds of up to 160 km/h. For more information, CLICK HERE.
Which long-distance routes are returning this summer
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Santiago–Temuco Train
Return of the summer service with trips every weekend, leaving Santiago on Fridays and returning from Temuco on Sundays. Start: Friday, January 9. For more information, CLICK HERE. -
Train Llanquihue–Puerto Montt
25% increase in daily frequencies between Monday and Friday, in addition to the incorporation of services on Saturdays, reaching a total of 14 frequencies aimed at tourism in the Lake Llanquihue basin. For more information, CLICK HERE.
