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Christ the Redeemer tickets: what each way up costs
Corcovado Train ticket with entry to the statue
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Answer in brief
Christ the Redeemer tickets are sold by the train operator and the official van concession, with the train at BRL 139 for adults and a gate ticket of BRL 60 for walkers.
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Christ the Redeemer tickets come in a few official forms: the train, the van and a gate ticket for walkers. Here is what each covers, what it costs and where to buy it.
Editorial team, christtheredeemertour.top · Updated November 11, 2026 · Read in 7 min
Key facts
- Official sellersThe train sells on its own site, and the official vans sell from their own concession.1,2
- Train fareAn adult train ticket with entry costs BRL 139 on the operator page.3
- On footWalkers pay BRL 60 at the summit ticket office for entry alone.4
- Our ticketThe Corcovado Train ticket with entry sold here starts from $48.
- Bring IDAn original passport or photo ID is needed at entry; copies are refused.
Who sells Christ the Redeemer tickets
Christ the Redeemer tickets are not sold by the statue itself. The national park that surrounds Corcovado names the ways up: the train run by its concession, the vans run by another concession, authorised local guides, and your own feet.5 Each transport concession sells its own seats, and both prices include getting through the turnstile to the platform. Only people who arrive on foot buy a separate entry ticket, at the top.6
The train company states that its only official ticket website is tremdocorcovado.rio, and asks buyers to check the address before paying.1 It also warns that look-alike domains, including ones that add words such as official, may be fraud attempts.7 The van side is run by Paineiras-Corcovado, which calls itself the only official van transport inside Tijuca National Park.2 Those are the names to look for on a ticket bought directly.
Then there are resellers: travel platforms, agencies and guides who bundle a train or van seat with their own service. The train company notes that tickets bought this way can come with their own cancellation and rescheduling rules.8 That is true of the ticket sold on this site too, which is booked through GetYourGuide and follows the listing's terms rather than the operator's. It is not an official ticket in the operator's sense, and we never present it as one.
Ticket types
What each Christ the Redeemer ticket covers
| Ticket | Covers | Adult fare | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corcovado Train | Ride up, ride down, entry | BRL 139 | Operator site or station |
| Van from Copacabana | Round trip, entry | BRL 132 | Van site or boarding point |
| Van from Paineiras | Round trip, entry | BRL 87 | Van site or boarding point |
| Gate ticket | Entry only | BRL 60 | Summit ticket office |
| Our train ticket | Train and entry | from $48 | GetYourGuide |
Official fares in reais from the operator and the park; van fares vary by day; the last row is a GetYourGuide from-price.3,11,14,15,19,4,6
How much does it cost to visit Christ the Redeemer
How much does it cost to visit Christ the Redeemer depends mostly on how you go up. The operator lists the adult train ticket at BRL 139, and children between 7 and 11 pay BRL 112.3 Children up to 6 years old ride free on the lap of a guardian, as long as you can show a document with their age.13 Both directions and the turnstile at the top are part of that price.11
The official vans charge by boarding point and by day. On the park's list, an adult boarding the van in Copacabana or at Largo do Machado pays BRL 132.14 From the Paineiras visitor centre, much closer to the summit, the adult fare it lists is BRL 87.15 The van company itself says its prices change with the date of your visit and the point you board, so treat these as reference figures and check the day you want.16
If you walk up, the gate ticket is the only cost. An adult pays BRL 60, which the park breaks down as BRL 54 for entry plus BRL 6 that goes to the Mitra, the archdiocesan body.4 The reduced walkers' fare for students, people with disabilities, ID Jovem holders and seniors is BRL 33.17 Tired legs can buy a train ride down for BRL 37, which is optional and the same for everyone.18
Discounts, children and who pays full price
Most reduced train fares are for Brazilians only. The operator lists a senior ticket of BRL 74 for people over 60, and student, ID Jovem and disability tickets of BRL 112, each marked for Brazilians.3 For those tickets you need a photo ID and the official supporting document at the gate.3 A visiting adult from abroad pays the normal fare, whatever their age or student status at home.
Children are the one discount open to every nationality on the train. The child fare of BRL 112 covers ages 7 to 11, and younger children ride free on a guardian's lap with proof of age.3,13 On the vans, the park's list shows reduced fares for Brazilian or resident children aged 5 to 11, so check which category applies before you assume a discount.15
Walkers get the broadest discount. The BRL 33 gate fare applies to students, people with disabilities, ID Jovem holders and seniors, the same groups the train discounts for Brazilians.17 Families on a budget sometimes split the day: a fit adult hikes, the rest ride up. Just remember that the walking ticket covers entry only and not a seat back down.20
Your ticket
Pick the ticket that fits your day
Each row pairs a travel wish with the ticket that serves it.
If I want the classic ride up
The Corcovado Train
If I am staying near Copacabana
The van from Praca do Lido
The adult van fare from Copacabana is BRL 132 on the park list.14
If I want the lowest fare
Walk up and pay the gate
Adults on foot pay BRL 60 at the summit.4
If I want easy cancellation
The ticket sold here
From $48, cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund.
If I travel with a toddler
Any ticket, child rides free
Children up to 6 ride the train free on a guardian's lap.13
Ways in
Train, van or the gate
Road
Official van
Several boarding points
- AdultFrom BRL 87
- CoversRound trip and entry
- BuyVan site
On foot
Gate ticket
For walkers
- AdultBRL 60
- CoversEntry only
- BuyAt the summit
Christ the Redeemer tickets official website and buying online
For the train, the Christ the Redeemer tickets official website is tremdocorcovado.rio, and the operator advises buying in advance through its own channels.1,9 Online, you pick a date, a number of tickets and a time slot, then pay by card. At the station you swap the voucher for tickets by showing the card you paid with and a photo ID.21 Check-in at the ticket office has to be done at least 40 minutes before your departure.10
That card rule matters if one person books for a group. At check-in the operator asks for the purchase card and a valid ID of the cardholder.22 If the cardholder is not travelling, the purchase policy describes a written authorisation with copies of documents, which is more paperwork than most people want on holiday.21 The simple fix is for the person who pays to come along.
The van tickets are easier at the gate. The concession says a ticket bought online can be shown on your phone screen, and its online prices match the ticket office.23,24 Its staff want you at the stop a quarter of an hour ahead, and they will hold your seat for 15 minutes past the booked time.25 Walkers have no online option at all: they pay at the train company's ticket office at the top.6
Ticket day
From booking to the platform
Days before
Book a time slot
The operator advises buying ahead through its official channels.9
Morning of
Pack the right ID
An original passport or photo ID is checked at entry.
Before departure
Check in early
Train check-in closes 40 minutes before your departure.10
On board
Ride up
One fare pays for the climb, the descent and the turnstile.11
At the summit
Climb to the statue
From the train arrival area there are 220 steps to the platform.12
The ticket sold on this site
Our pick is the Corcovado Train ticket with entry to the monument, sold through GetYourGuide from $48. It has gathered 5,180 reviews averaging 4.4 on that platform. You enter at the time you select and explore at your own pace, with no office to visit first: you go straight to the attraction entrance.
It is a ticket, not a tour, so there is no guide. What it does ask for is identification: an original passport or government photo ID is required at entry, and copies or photos of documents are not accepted. Keep that document on you rather than in the hotel safe. The listing is marked as wheelchair accessible, and you can cancel up to 24 hours before for a full refund.
A similar listing sells admission by train from $49, with a reserve now and pay later option. A third Christ the Redeemer ticket starts from $75 with only 9 reviews behind it. Comparing those from-prices with the operator's own fare in reais is only fair if you remember that the platform price is set by the reseller, includes its booking terms and moves with the exchange rate.
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Riding the train to Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado
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Domains that look similar, that add tokens like "br" or "official", or that have spelling mistakes may be fraud attempts.
Ticket checklist
Before you pay for a ticket
Before buying3
- Check the seller address letter by letter
- Note the cancellation window of your seller
- Pick a slot with time to spare for check-in
In your bag3
- Original passport or photo ID, not a copy
- The card used to pay for a direct train booking
- Your voucher on your phone
At the top2
- Ask about the stair-climbers if you need them
- Water and sunscreen for the platform
Refunds, rescheduling and bad weather
Bought directly from the train, a ticket can be rescheduled or cancelled for free more than 48 hours before the visit time.26 Inside 48 hours the operator charges a service fee of 20% of the ticket price.27 A booking can be moved only once, so pick the new date with care.28 The ticket sold on this site follows its own rule: free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
The vans have a different system. Tickets bought on the concession site can be cancelled in full within 7 days of the sale, which is a window counted from the purchase, not from the visit.29 That suits travellers who book early and change plans early, and catches out those who book weeks ahead and decide late.
Weather is the other reason plans change. The operator says its hours can change without notice for technical or weather reasons, and the sanctuary warns that buying a visit buys no promise of a clear sky.30,31 On a day when the summit sits in cloud, the cheapest move is often a later slot, which is why a ticket with an easy cancellation rule is worth a few extra reais.
Tickets during the escalator works
Anyone buying tickets for late 2026 or early 2027 should know about the works at the top.32 The escalators were taken out of service on 3 August 2026, with completion pencilled in for the end of May 2027 on the schedule Petrobras supplied.32 The site stays open the whole time, and access to the summit by train carries on as usual while the crews work.33
What changes is space. Only half the usual number of visitors may be at the summit at once while the works last, and the park says the cut applies to everyone, whether they come by train, van, trail or with a guide.34,35 Fewer people allowed up at once means fewer seats per slot, so buying ahead for your preferred hour matters more than it used to.
The climb changes too. From the second floor, everyone uses the stone stairs, with 80 steps up to the platform.36 Stair-climbing chairs and vehicles help visitors with reduced mobility, but they cannot run on wet surfaces or in the rain.37 If someone in your group depends on them, choose a dry-looking day and keep your ticket flexible.
FAQ
Questions answered quickly.
Do you need tickets for Christ the Redeemer?
What is the official ticket website?
How much is the train ticket?
BRL 139 for an adult.
Adults pay BRL 139 on the operator site, children aged 7 to 11 BRL 112.3
Are children free?
Up to 6 years old.
Under-sevens travel free on an adult's lap if you can show their age on a document.13
Can I buy tickets at the gate?
Walkers buy at the top.
The walkers' ticket is sold only at the train company's ticket office on the summit.6
Do I need to print my ticket?
Not for the vans.
The van concession accepts a ticket shown on your phone screen.23
What ID do I need?
An original passport or photo ID.
The ticket sold here requires an original document at entry; copies or photos are refused.
Can I cancel the ticket sold here?
Yes, up to 24 hours before.
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance and you are refunded in full.
Sources
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