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Light Rail - L1

VLT Carioca L1 light rail Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The L1 light rail (Praia Formosa) has 15 stations departing from Santos Dumont ✈ and ending at Terminal Intermodal Gentileza - VLT.

Choose any of the L1 light rail stations below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Praia Formosa (15 stops)

  • Santos Dumont ✈

  • Antônio Carlos

  • Cinelândia

  • Carioca

  • Sete De Setembro

  • Candelária

  • São Bento

  • Parada Dos Museus

  • Parada Dos Navios-Valongo â›´

  • Utopia-Aquario

  • Cidade Do Samba

  • Santo Cristo

  • Cordeiro Da Graça

  • Rodoviária

  • Terminal Intermodal Gentileza - VLT

L1 FAQ

  • What time does the L1 light rail start operating?

    Services on the L1 light rail start at 05:00 on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • What time does the L1 light rail stop working?

    Services on the L1 light rail stop at 23:00 on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • What time does the L1 light rail arrive?

    When does the L1 Light Rail line come? Check Live Arrival Times for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the L1 Light Rail line that is closest to your location.

  • Is there a L1 light rail station near me?

    Click here to view the nearest L1 light rail station.

VLT Carioca L1 light rail Line Map - Praia Formosa

L1 light rail Line Map

L1 light rail Schedule

L1 light rail line operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 05:00 - 23:00

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Sun05:00 - 23:0012
Mon05:00 - 23:008
Tue05:00 - 23:008
Wed05:00 - 23:008
Thu05:00 - 23:008
Fri05:00 - 23:008
Sat05:00 - 23:0012

VLT Carioca light rail Service Alerts

See all updates on L1 (from Santos Dumont ✈), including real-time status info, light rail delays, changes of routes, changes of stops locations, and any other service changes. Get a real-time map view of L1 (Praia Formosa) and track the light rail as it moves on the map. Download the app for all VLT Carioca info now.

L1 line light rail fare

VLT Carioca L1 (Praia Formosa) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about VLT Carioca tickets costs please check the Moovit app or VLT Carioca’s official website.

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L1 (VLT Carioca)

The first stop of the L1 light rail route is Santos Dumont ✈ and the last stop is Terminal Intermodal Gentileza - VLT. L1 (Praia Formosa) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: L1 has 15 stations and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 minutes.

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Line L1 Real Time Light Rail Tracker

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L1 - Alternative Directions

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