Train schedule
Operating days and departures of the Trans-Andean Railway routes. The national service has been suspended since 2020; the Devil’s Nose started running again in 2025.
Schedules by route
A summary of the operating days and departures for each route. Except for the Devil’s Nose (running), the other schedules are historical.
| Route | Days | Departures | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tren Crucero | Scheduled departures (high season), in both directions | Quito→Durán and Durán→Quito on alternating dates | ○ Historical |
| Devil's Nose (Nariz del Diablo) | Thursday to Sunday and public holidays | 08:00 · 11:00 · 14:00 | ● Running |
| Train of the Volcanoes | Historically weekends and public holidays | Morning departure from Chimbacalle | ○ Historical |
| Freedom Train (Tren de la Libertad) | Historically Wednesday to Sunday and public holidays | Morning departure from Ibarra | ◐ Partial |
| Ice Train (Tren del Hielo) | Historically weekends and public holidays | Morning departure from Riobamba | ○ Historical |
| Trail of the Ancestors | Historically weekends and public holidays | Morning departure from Riobamba | ○ Historical |
| Train of Sweetness (Tren de la Dulzura) | Historically weekends and public holidays | Morning departure from Durán | ○ Historical |
| Inca Baths (Baños del Inca) | Historically weekends and public holidays | Departures on demand from El Tambo | ○ Historical |
Devil's Nose — current operating schedule
The train to the Devil's Nose leaves from Alausí to Sibambe (round trip, ~2 h 30 min) on Thursday to Sunday and public holidays, with three departures a day:
Published fare: $18 residents ($9 reduced) · $30 foreigners ($15 reduced), before VAT and the booking fee. Run by the Municipality of Alausí; tickets are sold through Ticket Éxito. The operator does not publish prices on its own site, so these figures come from Ecuadorian press and were checked on 27 August 2026 — confirm at the ticket office or the booking portal before travelling.
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Frequently asked questions
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Operating hours and departure frequencies can change at short notice, and trains may run with delays. Before you travel, open this page to confirm the latest times and check the live service status for any disruptions on your line.
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Ecuador Train status
Status of each route · as published by the operator; this is not live data
Nariz del Diablo · Alausí – Sibambe
Tren de la Libertad · Ibarra – Salinas
Tren Crucero · Quito – Durán
Avenida de los Volcanes · Quito – Latacunga
Tren del Hielo · Riobamba – Urbina
Sendero de los Ancestros · Riobamba – Colta
Tren de la Dulzura · Durán – Yaguachi
Baños del Inca · El Tambo – Coyoctor