The slow train to Patagonia, a relic of a bygone era

[MilHojas]

All aboard the slow train to Patagonia, a relic of a bygone era

Long-distance rail travel is dying out, but this journey through Argentina promises extraordinary views of remote landscapes.

www.nationalgeographic.com

 

[carride]

instructions for buying tickets

De las Grutas a Bariloche en el Tren Patagónico: sale de Viedma por la Región Sur

Se pueden comprar los pasajes para el servicio que atraviesa la estepa de Río Negro entre la montaña y el mar. Precios, días de salida y cómo comprarlos. Las comodidades de Pullman y Camarote, qué equipaje se puede llevar a bordo y el valor de las bandejas automovileras.

www.rionegro.com.ar

 

[Johnny]

I started reading this a few days ago.

 

[FrankPintor]

I had found a pdf of the book to download on the internet, but I lost the link, unfortunately. Definitely something to take to read on the train.

 

[sts7049]

i love trains, but man 18 hours to travel only 500 miles is brutal.

 

[carride]

i love trains, but man 18 hours to travel only 500 miles is brutal.

Yes, brutal though scenic and interesting experience. all for less than the cost of two McDonald’s happy meals.

The bus is similar time at 14 hours.

 

[elhombresinnombre]

I started reading this a few days ago.View attachment 8775

I love that book! Not Boston but, when I rode down from Ottawa to Buenos Aires by bus and train, I took my copy with me and read it on the way. Most of the train services were long gone but La Estrella del Norte was still running with the same equipment as Theroux described.

Years later, I did the Tucuman to Buenos Aires leg again only this time all the rolling stock was Chinese and the dining experience was execrable. Such a shame. Anyone planning to make that trip? Take your own food!

 

[luddite]

All aboard the slow train to Patagonia, a relic of a bygone era

Long-distance rail travel is dying out, but this journey through Argentina promises extraordinary views of remote landscapes.

www.nationalgeographic.com

In 1990, I took the train from Buenos Aires to Bariloche. It took 45 hours. There were a lot of stops in the middle of nowhere. Worst of all, I assumed there would be a dining car (cut me some slack, my first trip to Argentina), but nothing. By the time I got to Bariloche I was starving and over indulged on chocolate. Good Times!

 

[matteo]

Yes, brutal though scenic and interesting experience. all for less than the cost of two McDonald’s happy meals.

The bus is similar time at 14 hours.

Is it that cheap? I've been looking into it and couldn't find a price

 

[patho]

Is it that cheap? I've been looking into it and couldn't find a price

I think this is the official site for it: https://trenpatagonicosa.com.ar/