Costa Rica by Train
Trains - Tickets - RoutesA Travel Guide For Train Travel In Costa Rica.
Here you will find information for Costa Rica about trains, routes, tours, connections, where to buy train tickets and more.
Useful Information
Population: 4.9 million
Currency: Costa-Rica-Colón
Language: Spanish
Capital: San Jose
Country code: +506
Time zone: Central Standard Time
Train Companies
The rail network in Costa Rica is operated by the Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles.
Train Tickets
You can buy train tickets for Costa Rica at the train station. There is no online booking but you can check times and fares online at Incofer.go.cr. (Spanish only)
Rail Passes
There are no rail passes available for Costa Rica.
TrAIN tYPES
Commuter trains connect San Jose and Heredia.
Interurban trains are operating on the following routes:
Belén – Pavas – Curridabat
San José – Cartago
San José – Heredia – Alajuela
Routes
Frequently Travelled Routes In Costa Rica
National
| From > To |
Duration (h) |
Changes | Transport |
| San José to Heredia | 0:23 | Direct | Train |
| San José to Cartago | 0:52 | Direct | Train |
| Curridabat to Belén | 0:35 | Direct | Train |
Main Train Stations
- San José
- Cartago
- Belén
- Heredia
- Curridabat
Good to know
Best Time To Travel To Costa Rica
We recommend visiting Costa Rica anytime from December to April, due to it being the dry season. This is the country’s busiest time of year due to the weather, but this is also when you can expect to partake in many activities or see incredible places. Costa Rica is known for its nature such as the cloud forests, rainforests, white sand beaches, volcanoes, hot springs to name a few, and its incredible wildlife.
Come to visit the sloth center (in Cahuita), watch nesting turtles on the beach, see amazing butterflies or hummingbirds, or get underwater to see hammerhead sharks. Costa Rica is also known for its adventure sports which you can’t miss whether that be zip-lining, white water rafting, ATVing, mountain biking, canyoning, caving bungee jumping, or surfing*. Whether visiting for nature, adventure, or relaxation, this country will offer you the Pura Vida.
*The best time for surfing is during the wet season.
- Busy & Dry Season: December to April
- Low & Rainy Season: May to November
Accommodation In Costa Rica
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Hostelworld
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Guidebooks For Costa Rica
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