central do brasil, is a magnificent art deco building and as the most famous and important train station in brazil, it is worth a visit - central do brasil was also the title and subject of a brazilian/french drama feature film released in 1998, which was nominated for an oscar.

from the outside, central do brasil is recognizable seeing as it is fantastic tall building with a large early 20th century inspired clock face situated at the top - at night the clock face is lit up and the building is an significant landmark in the skyline of downtown rio.

train fares have a standard rate for passengers only utilizing their services, and an additional fee for those looking to connect to municipal buses, intermunicipal buses and the metrô.