Durán
Coastal terminus of the railway, across from Guayaquil
2 routes
Routes that ran through
Terminal
Terminal (southern terminus of the Tren Crucero and the Train of Sweetness)
4 m
Altitude
Guayas
Province
Durán station
The Eloy Alfaro de Durán station is the coastal terminus of the Trans-Andean Railway, in the Durán canton (Guayas), at just 4 m above sea level, across from Guayaquil over the Guayas river. It is the southern terminus of the Tren Crucero and the terminus of the Train of Sweetness. Historically it was the great railway hub of the coast, where the train connected with the port of Guayaquil.
The station has workshops, platforms and historic locomotives that recall Durán’s central role in the network. From here you can easily cross to Guayaquil, with its famous Malecón 2000, the bohemian neighbourhood of Las Peñas and the Santa Ana hill. It is the point where the train’s journey meets the sea and the great Pacific port.
Where is Durán station?
Durán station is located in Durán, Guayas. Coordinates: 2.1700° S, 79.8330° W.
What to see and do nearby
Points of interest a short distance from Durán.
Other stations on the Tren Crucero
Tren Crucero
Station facilities
The stations of the Trans-Andean Railway preserve their historic architecture, with a ticket office, waiting room and platform. Here is what you will find at this station.
Connections from Durán
Tren Crucero — Quito (Chimbacalle) ↔ Durán (Guayaquil) · service suspended. Days: Scheduled departures (high season), in both directions.
Train of Sweetness (Tren de la Dulzura) — Durán ↔ Bucay (Guayas) · service suspended. Days: Historically weekends and public holidays.
Interchange station. Several railway routes met here (Tren Crucero, Train of Sweetness (Tren de la Dulzura)), making it an important point on the network.
Getting there. Durán is linked by road to nearby towns; outside the station you will find taxis and public transport.
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