Uruguay by train
Trains - Tickets - RoutesA Travel Guide For Train Travel In Uruguay.
Here you will find information for Uruguay about trains, routes, tours, connections, where to buy train tickets, and more.
Useful Information
Population: 3.49 million
Currency: Urugayan Peso
Language: Spanish
Capital: Montevideo
Country Code: +598
Time Zone: Uruguay Time (UYT)
Train Companies
There is only one train line in Uruguay between Tacuarembó and Riviera. It is about 110 km long and operated by AFE.
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Rail Passes
There are no rail passes available for Uruguay.
TrAIN tYPES
The single railway in the country runs between Tacuarembo and Rivera, a Uruguayan border town across from Brazil. This route is serviced five times a week.
Routes
Frequently Travelled Routes In Uruguay
National
| From > To |
Duration (h) |
Changes | Transport |
| Tacuarembó to Rivera | 2:10 | Direct | Train |
| Montevideo to Tacuarembó | 5:00 | Direct | Bus |
| Montevideo to Santa Lucia | 1:25 | Direct | Bus |
International
| From > To |
Duration (h) |
Changes | Transport |
| Montevideo to Buenos Aires, Argentina | 2:15 | Direct | Ferry |
| Montevideo to Porto Alegre, Brazil | 12:20 | Direct | Bus |
Uruguay travel routes
Main Train Stations
- Montevideo (currently out of service) – seek out a bus to Tacuarembó
- Tacuarembó
- Rivera
Good to know
Best Time To Travel To Uruguay
We recommend traveling to Uruguay anytime due to the comfortable year-round temperatures. People often flock to Uruguay for the great strips of sandy beaches and the perfect beach weather from October through March; however, the rest of the year offers great deals on accommodation, wonderful cultural sites to visit, vineyard tours, water sports, horseback riding, as well as opportunities to spot dolphins, whales, and sea lions! There’s quite a lot you can do throughout the year here and you won’t want to leave without attending a festival such as Carnival (the longest standing Carnival in South America), Fiesta de la Patria Gaucha, or one of the several wine festivals.
- Busy Season: December to February
Accommodation In Uruguay
Booking
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Hostelworld
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Guidebooks For Uruguay
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