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VLT Carioca

VLT Carioca L3 Light Rail Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The L3 light rail (Central) has 10 stations departing from Santos Dumont ✈ and ending at Central.

Choose any of the L3 light rail stations below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Central (10 stops)

  • Santos Dumont ✈

  • Antônio Carlos

  • Cinelândia

  • Carioca

  • Sete De Setembro

  • Candelária

  • Santa Rita-Pretos Novos

  • Camerino-Rosas Negras

  • Cristiano Ottoni-Pequena África

  • Central

L3 FAQ

  • What time does the L3 light rail start operating?

    Services on the L3 light rail start at 05:00 on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • What time does the L3 light rail stop working?

    Services on the L3 light rail stop at 23:00 on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • What time does the L3 light rail arrive?

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

  • Is there a L3 light rail station near me?

    Click here to view the nearest L3 light rail station.

VLT Carioca L3 Light Rail Line Map - Central

L3 light rail Line Map

L3 Light Rail Schedule

L3 light rail line operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 05:00 - 23:00

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Sun05:00 - 23:0015
Mon05:00 - 23:0012
Tue05:00 - 23:0012
Wed05:00 - 23:0012
Thu05:00 - 23:0012
Fri05:00 - 23:0012
Sat05:00 - 23:0015

VLT Carioca Light Rail Service Alerts

See all updates on L3 (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 L3 (Central) and track the light rail as it moves on the map. Download the app for all VLT Carioca info now.

L3 line light rail fare

VLT Carioca L3 (Central) 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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L3 (VLT Carioca)

The first stop of the L3 light rail route is Santos Dumont ✈ and the last stop is Central. L3 (Central) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: L3 has 10 stations and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 minutes.

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Line L3 Real Time light rail Tracker

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L3 - Alternative Directions

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