The tourist rail service between Lime and Huancayo will restart its operations in 2025, consolidating itself as the highest of Latin America. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MTC)through the General Directorate of Transport Programs and projects, he announced that the sale of tickets for this route will begin on March 7.
This project seeks to strengthen the connectivity between the coast and the central mountain rangein addition to promoting tourism and energizing the regional economy. Next, through the following note, information on ticket prices will be provided, the link for the purchase of tickets, the duration of the trip and the route that the train will follow.
Higher Railroad in Peru: prices and link to buy tickets
According to him MTCtickets will be available exclusively on the company’s website Central Andino Sa Railroad (https://www.ferrocarrilcentral.com.pe/), allowing payments with any method enabled. From the beginning of the sale, the rates can be consulted and choosing between different service categories, which include breakfast, lunch, snack and typical dances on board.
The ticket costs vary according to the modality and the target audience.
- ‘Peruvian tourism service’ has a price of S/500 for the round trip.
- ‘Peruvian classic service’ costs S/400 round trip.
- ‘Foreign Tourist Service’, the rate for S/800 round trip.
- ‘Foreign classic service’ has a value of S/600 for the same route.
How long does the train trip from Lima last to Huancayo?
The tour will have an estimated duration of 12 to 14 hours and will allow passengers to enjoy unique landscapes on one of the highest railway routes in the world.
For Holy Week, the departure will take place from the Fordados station in Lima on April 17 at 7.00 am, with return from Huancayo on April 20 at the same time. During Patrias Fiestas, the trip will leave on July 26 and the return will be on July 29.
Lima Huancayo Train 2025: Tour will cross 69 tunnels and more
In his tour, the train It will cross 69 tunnels, including the Balta tunnel, which extends for 1,378 meters, and the Galera tunnel, located 4,781 meters above sea level, being the highest on the journey. Additionally, The railroad It will cross 58 bridges, highlighting the Carrión bridge, which has a length of 218 meters.
The reactivation of this service will allow passengers to travel the western mountain range and the Mantaro Valley until reaching Huancayo, capital of Junín. It will also strengthen the tourist offer and position the train as a sustainable and attractive transport alternative for travelers.
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Source: Larepublica
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