Serra Verde Express
A sightseeing train running along the 1885 Curitiba–Paranaguá railway through the Atlantic Forest of the Serra do Mar. It is Brazil's most famous scenic rail route.
The Serra Verde Express departs from the Rodoferroviária, Curitiba's combined bus and train station. It follows the Curitiba–Paranaguá railway, built between 1880 and 1885, down to the foot of the Serra do Mar at Morretes. The trip takes about four hours one way. Along the route the train passes more than ten tunnels and over 30 bridges. The most dramatic section is where the track clings to the cliff beside the Viaduto do Carvalho, and the views of the Marumbi mountains and the untouched Atlantic Forest are breathtaking. Carriages come in several classes, from economy to luxury. Trains usually depart around 8:15 a.m. For the return journey, most people take a bus along the Graciosa Road or BR-277. Tickets must be booked in advance on the official website, and timetables vary by season. For the best views, sit on the left side of the carriage facing the direction of travel.
Opening hours
Usually departs daily around 08:15 (check official website for schedule)
Nearby sights
- Curitiba Municipal Market
- Paço da Liberdade
- Passeio Público
- Rua XV de Novembro (Rua das Flores)
- Curitiba Metropolitan Cathedral
- Botanical Garden of Curitiba
- Largo da Ordem Historic Center
- Paraná Museum