Ushuaia: End of the World Train & Tierra del Fuego
The Train at the Bottom of the Map
You board at the southernmost train station in the world and ride for an hour through Tierra del Fuego's beech forest and river valleys, listening to a multilingual audio guide that explains the old prison route. The return takes 45 minutes. Choose between Economy and Premium Class seating, both wheelchair accessible. Most travelers book this as a half-day stop before exploring the National Park itself.
2h
Step-by-step itinerary
Train journey through Tierra del Fuego
- Board the End of the World Train
- Listen to audio guide in 10 languages
- Travel through Tierra del Fuego National Park
- Experience history of old prison train
- Return trip to Ushuaia
The Experience
The rails stretch south into beech forest and you're on the only train that goes further. Ushuaia's End of the World Train leaves from the station at the edge of Tierra del Fuego National Park, and for the next hour you're traveling on the same route prisoners once took — the old penal colony ran a narrow-gauge line to haul timber and supplies, and now the train carries tourists instead, which is the kind of history that sits differently when you're actually on the tracks. The audio guide works in ten languages, so you can listen at your own pace while the landscape moves past: lenga trees, the Pipo River, mountains that don't look quite like anywhere else.
You get to choose how you want to ride it. Economy Class is straightforward — a seat, the view, the audio guide. Premium Class adds a bit more comfort and a drink service, which matters on a journey that's 45 minutes back, so if you're spending the afternoon in the park anyway, it's worth thinking about. The train itself is small enough that you're not sitting in a crowd; groups stay manageable. The return trip runs a bit faster, around 45 minutes, which means you can time it to connect with other things you're doing in the National Park that day — most people book this as part of a larger Ushuaia itinerary, not as a standalone.
Getting a ticket is straightforward. You can buy directly from the train company, or through any of the local travel agencies in Ushuaia, so it slots into whatever else you've already planned. The station is accessible by wheelchair, and the train itself is set up for it too — all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Children ride free if they sit on an adult's lap; older kids need their own ticket. If you're traveling with a stroller, that works fine. The whole thing is built to be low-friction: you show up, you board, you listen, you watch the forest go by.
What’s included
- End of the World Train ticket.
- audio guide in your choice of 10 languages.
- either Economy or Premium Class seating.
- on-board service (drink service included in Premium Class).
Operated by Tren del fin del Mundo
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Tierra del Fuego's forest and river landscape without arranging your own transport through the park — the train handles the route and the guide, leaving you free to spend the rest of the day hiking or exploring other areas of the National Park.
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Top questions
How long is the train ride?
Approximately 1 hour one way, and 45 minutes on the return.
What languages is the audio guide available in?
10 languages.
What's the difference between Economy and Premium Class?
Economy includes a seat and audio guide. Premium Class adds comfort seating and on-board drink service.
Is the train wheelchair accessible?
Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are available.
Can I bring a stroller or pram?
Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.
Do infants need a ticket?
Infants are required to sit on an adult's lap and do not need their own ticket.
Can I buy tickets in advance?
Yes, you can purchase directly from the train company or through local travel agencies in Ushuaia.
Is this train part of Tierra del Fuego National Park?
The train runs through the National Park and is often booked as part of a larger park visit, though the ticket is separate.
Ushuaia: End of the World Train & Tierra del Fuego
2h · EN · PT +1
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