A visit up to see Christ the Redeemer. There are generally 2 queues. One is cash only on the left and the other is card payment only on the right. Generally ss you get half way down there are staff with mobile card payment so you don't need to leave the queue. You then wait for the train to come. Sometimes they will ask if you don't mind standing - worth doing as you jump the queue and there are usually some seats available still. The journey takes about 10-15 mins and you get some ok views on the way up as well as passing some wildlife (monkeys/birds) You may have to wait part way up for passing trains. Once up most people typically spend about 30 mins then head down. Lift is usually a good option. The views are pretty spectacular from the top!

We bought tickets in advance for the 8am train. It said to print out your ticket but I just showed it on my phone. Did ask for ID though. They put us on the 7:40am train which was good. Train wasn’t full. Sit on the right hand side for the best views, there are a couple of viewpoints.

You simply gotta go! There were no lines, but remember if you're paying with a card there is a self service machine that makes quick work of the process. Sit on the right side going up.for the best views. Once you finish with the astounding views I suggest walking back down to the departure level. I usually see of coati or two. They are so cute! I'd like to figure how to take the vans one way or the other through the forest. Don't bother going up if it's cloudy.

The ride was nice and since the weather was cloudy there were not many people in the line. You can see Jack fruits hanging on the trees. You should definitely take the trem, not the bus to go to the Christ the Redeemer. Due to a delay in our flight we arrived late, and we had to buy new tickets because they did not accept the ones we bought from the internet. You can buy the tickets on site.

This was almost overwhelming. We had been advised that the best time to visit was early afternoon and avoided any queues. The statue itself is simply awe inspiring. I had to stand in silence and look. An experience never to be missed.

The tram was well organised on the day we were there, we bought tickets in advance and picked them up from the booth. The queue for the tram was not too long. There are some interesting information boards to read while you wait. The tram ride itself is part of the experience and has some great views en route. The wait for the tram back is a little longer, but wasn't too bad, although I can see this could be lengthy on really busy days.

A fun ride. I wanted to get up this way and was glad I did! Easy to get on train, plenty of room, and drinks for sale part way up from a station! Nice views of rainforest and easy disembarking.

Taking the train up to the top was just part of the experience, we had no problem with the lines, probably because we were with a tour group, the train was packed however, good fun, everyone was excited, it was a nice trip up. On the way back no problems all went smoothly, for us the train tripjust added to a wonderful day.

They treat anyone who doesn’t speak Portuguese differently. They let people who speak Portuguese before us on the earlier train because the employee didn’t speak English. I know enough Portuguese to fend for myself and caught them off guard. They had nothing to say expect apologize. Disgusting behaviour. There is also no air conditioning while you wait at the ticket counter and no air conditioning on the train. It was hot enough to eat sick. They take souvenir photos of every guest and try to sell them to you at the end. We politely turned it down and the employee told us it was “mandatory”. We just didn’t listen and by passed the photos. Mandatory? Are you kidding me? 2 stars because they treated disabled and elderly VERY well, although this is Brazilian law. I recommend taking a van or private driver.

The cog train is a MUST-do experience, even if you decide to just do it one-way rather than round-trip. The views are breathtaking, and it convinces you you’ve left the city and entered lush, rural Amazonian jungle. The steepness of the ascent up the mountain catches you off guard first, but the sensation is unlike anything I’d ever experienced and felt really neat. The tickets cost an affordable amount, and I had no issues boarding the train as someone in an electric wheelchair. I was impressed and proud of the city for ensuring access to everyone, even those in heavy wheelchairs. Prior to researching online, I had assumed I couldn’t take my chair with me. Brazil always subverts my expectations! One big piece of advice: sit as close to the front of the train as possible. The conductor’s seat is far to the right of the train car, so folks can get up to the very front glass panel of the train and see out front at the train tracks and the exhilarating journey ahead. But it’s obviously difficult to walk down the train as it’s moving steeply upwards (and vice versa), so find a spot to be and stay there! Unless you wanna tip over and hurt yourself, heh. So with that said…ride the cog train! It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

This is by far the best way to get to the Christ the Redeemer statue way up high. The trem drops you off literally right at the statue. Do Not waste your time take a cab because you will pay 100 Brz RL for a cab round trip in addition to about 80 Brz RL for a van to take you the rest of the way to the statue. The trem round trip to the statue is about 80 Brz RL.

The tram is a lovely way to get to top, I enjoyed the ride up, it does make several stops so disembark at top

I booked my ticket in advance for the 9:20 train and they tell you to get there 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time. My advice is get there earlier. I arrived just after 8:15am. You have to queue to get your actual boarding ticket but this is so chaotic with no system in place so people just jump the line, and there was no staff to direct the flow of people. It was a bun fight. With a proper system and signage it could have been so much better. Anyhow I had plenty of time and once I got my boarding ticket. I had a little wander around the station, there are toliets and free wifi, some shops and a small exhibit of the development of the train which is in English. When the time came I was straight on the train, (sit on the right on the way up, or on the left on the way down) with no hassle. They do take a picture just before you board if you want which can be purchased at the top. It is a 20 minute ride up and at the top you can take the lift or walk up to the big Jesus. I decided to walk and this was rather pleasant with views to the Lagoa region of Rio. It is very busy with loads of people but it is a popular attraction so you have to expect crowds. However this did not spoil my experience and I am glad I went. Trip down was much better, there is a little waiting area and I got a window seat on both legs of my journey.

If you want to lose half your day in Rio for a five minute picture, take this slooooow train to the top. After our 1:20 ticket left a half hour later, we crawled on up. Both ways it stopped for 15 minutes for no reason while people sold water through the train windows. The entire train was in subdued misery while babies cried around us in the sweltering heat. The statue of course is iconic, and the train was in good shape, so an extra star, but, honestly, Sugarloaf is a much, much enjoyable site, and you can see Christ from its top.

Today we bought tickets for the tram to bring us up to Christ the Redeemer on top of Corcovado! Unfortunately the tram system broke down, these things can happen and then it as like the airline you have to pay sold tickets back. This is something they just could not handle. Huge queues at the ticket offices and nobody willing to take some form of control. We lost 2 hours before finally a decision was made to pay us back. Not nice way to treat your guests from abroad nor Brazil.