EFE (Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado) Tren 1 is Chile's main long-distance passenger service from Santiago Estación Central to Concepción, covering 520 km in approximately 6 hours. Operated by EFE Sur, the train passes through the Chile's fertile Central Valley via Rancagua and Talca. Chile has been investing heavily in modernising its rail network.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santiago Estación Central Santiago | Start | 07:30 |
| 2 | Rancagua Station Rancagua | 08:30 | 08:35 |
| 3 | Talca Railway Station Talca | 10:00 | 10:05 |
| 4 | Concepción Railway Station Concepción | 13:30 | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official Chile railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
EFE (Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado) Tren 1 is Chile's main long-distance passenger service from Santiago Estación Central to Concepción, covering 520 km in approximately 6 hours. Operated by EFE Sur, the train passes through the Chile's fertile Central Valley via Rancagua and Talca. Chile has been investing heavily in modernising its rail network.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 4 stops with a total journey time of approximately 6h 0m.
Available travel classes include Economy, Premium. Fares start from CLP 12,500 for Economy.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach.
Standard seating, most affordable class
Reserved seating
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Tren Santiago–Concepción departs at 07:30 and arrives at the final destination at 13:30. Total journey time is approximately 6h 0m. Always verify current timings with Chile Railways before travelling.
Tren Santiago–Concepción fares start from approximately 12,500 (economy class). Book at official website for the latest prices.
Book Tren Santiago–Concepción tickets at official website, the official Chile Railways booking portal. Tickets are also available at station booking offices. Book in advance for popular routes and holiday periods.
Tren Santiago–Concepción makes 4 stops. The route starts at Santiago Estación Central and ends at Concepción Railway Station. Major intermediate stops include Rancagua Station, Talca Railway Station.
Check the running days shown in the hero section on this page. Some routes run daily, others run on selected days only. Always verify the current running schedule on the Chile Railways website or app before booking.