With round-trip journeys to Paranapiacaba and Jundiaí, the CPTM Tourist Express offers a complete rail experience, featuring historical tidbits and the opportunity to travel on a train from 1952. Here’s how to save money when buying tickets.
Launched in 2009 by the Metropolitan Transportation Secretariat in partnership with CPTM, the project aims to integrate the region’s tourist attractions into the rail network. Therefore, in addition to trips to Paranapiacaba and Jundiaí, the service also serves Mogi das Cruzes.
The trip takes place aboard a historic ALCO RS-3 diesel locomotive. The stainless-steel cars were manufactured in the 1960s by Budd–Mafersa in Brazil.
With a capacity for 352 passengers and space reserved for wheelchair users, the ABPF provided the train set as part of a project to preserve and repurpose railway equipment.
The CPTM Tourist Express itinerary
The route to Paranapiacaba
The route departs from Luz Station toward Paranapiacaba, lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes over 48 kilometers, and follows the Line 10-Turquesa corridor. In addition to Luz, passengers have the option of boarding at Prefeito Celso Daniel Station in Santo André.
During the outbound journey, visitors pass stations of great historical and architectural value, such as Ribeirão Pires and Rio Grande da Serra, which stand out for their railway infrastructure and the beautiful scenery along the way.
In Paranapiacaba, you can enjoy cultural tours through Vila Inglesa and learn more about the São Paulo Railway, the state’s first railroad. In addition, the destination offers nature trails, including visits to the headwaters of the Rio Grande and the trails of the Serra do Mar mountain range.
The route to Jundiaí
The route to Jundiaí covers about 60 kilometers, takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, and follows the route of Line 7-Rubi. The route runs along tracks laid in 1867 by the São Paulo Railway.
Through the windows, passengers can see historic stations such as Jaraguá, Perus, and Caieiras, observing the influence of English architecture on São Paulo’s railways. The trip also features guides who share historical facts and trivia along the way.
Upon arriving in Jundiaí, tourists can explore the region’s railroad heritage at the Companhia Paulista Railroad Museum or enjoy rural tourism with the attractions of the Fruit Circuit and its fruit farms, as well as explore the ecological trails of the Serra do Japi.
How can you get cheaper tickets?
Currently, tickets for the CPTM Tourist Express to Jundiaí or Paranapiacaba start at R$ 50 per person (round trip). To save money, the best option is to travel in a group, which results in savings of up to R$ 13 per passenger:
Total cost Price per passenger
2 people R$ 82 R$ 41 3
people R$ 115 Approx. R$ 38.33
4 people R$ 148 R$ 37
The discount applies only to tickets purchased together in the same transaction. All prices cover the entire round-trip journey.
Another way to save money is to use the half-price fare: CPTM offers a 50% discount to students, people aged 60 or older, and young people aged 15 to 29 who are registered with CadÚnico. To qualify for the reduced fare, simply present the required documentation when purchasing your ticket and boarding the train.
Tickets are sold through the official platform, with payment options via Pix or credit card. Important tip: Keep an eye on the dates when tickets go on sale and secure your seats in advance, as they tend to sell out quickly.
