Mexico by Train
Trains - Tickets - ToursA Travel Guide For Train Travel In Mexico.
Here you will find information for Mexico about trains, routes, tours, connections, where to buy train tickets and more.
Useful Information
Population: 129.2 million
Currency: Mexican Peso
Language: Spanish
Capital: Mexico City
Country Code: +52
Time Zone: Central Standard
Train Companies
There is only one passenger train in Mexico: The El Chepe from Los Mochis to Chihuahua that is operated by Ferrocarril Chihuahua al Pacífico (ChP).
Train Tickets
Check shedules and prices for the El Chepe tourist train online at www.CHEPE.mx.
Buy your train tickets online at OMIO and compare trains, buses & flights.
Rail Passes
There are no rail passes available for Mexico.
TrAIN tYPES
The Ferrocarril Chihuahua al Pacifico also known as “El Chepe” is the only passenger train in Mexico.
Routes
Frequently Travelled Routes In Mexico
National
| From > To |
Duration (h) | Changes | Transport |
| Chihuahua to Los Mochis | 15:34 | Direct | Train (El Chepe) |
| Mexico City to Guadalajara | 5:15 | Direct | Bus |
| Mexico City to Monterrey | 11:30 | Direct | Bus |
| Mexico City to Oaxaca | 6:40 | Direct | Bus |
| Oaxaca to Cancun | 18:24 | 1 | Bus |
| Mexico City to Acapulco | 5:54 | Direct | Bus |
International
| From > To |
Duration (h) | Changes | Transport |
|
International: Tijuana to San Diego, USA |
0:20 | 1 | Bus |
| Monterrey to San Antonio, USA | 7:15 | Direct | Bus |
| Cancun to Belize City, Belize | 8:30 | Direct | Bus |
| Tapachula to Guatemala City, Guatemala | 7:00 | Direct | Bus |
Main Train Stations
- Los Mochis
- Chihuahua
Good to know
Best Time To Travel To Mexico
The best time to travel to Mexico is during the drier season from December to April. Although this may be the country’s busy season, one can avoid the hurricane seasons on both coasts. Mexico is a long country with a variety of landscapes. From mountainous regions with snow-capped volcanoes to desert to jungle to coastline, each region offers different weather patterns and plenty to do and see! Whether you want to go whale watching, diving, mountain biking, hiking, surfing, jungle trekking, or maybe you just want to see the butterfly migration, there’s always a time of year for you to visit Mexico.
When visiting solely for your train journey, May to June and September to November are the best months to ride the famed El Chepe train which offers views of a blooming flower-filled Copper Canyon during this time. Wonderful festivals and holidays not to miss are Semana Santa, Cinco de Mayo, and Día de Los Muertos as well as the spring and fall equinoxes at Chichen Itza.
Keep in mind, July and August tend to be the hottest months across the country and often seen as the low season throughout the country in terms of tourism, but there are often discounts during this time of year. March and April tend to be more expensive months due to the influx of spring breakers and beach-holiday goers but offer the best weather in terms of the lower heat index and less humidity.
- High Season: December – April
- Low Season: July – August
- Hurricane Season: June – November
Accommodation In Mexico
Booking
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Hostelworld
If you are looking for a low budget accommodation, then go on www.hostelworld.com. They have the best choice of cheap hostels for backpackers and low budget travelers. > BOOK HERE
Guidebooks For Mexico
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