THE ERYTHREAN RAILWAYS

Located in a building opposite the train station, this is where you must come and inquire about the train's next departure. It usually starts on Sunday at 8 pm, when a minimum of 10 participants are reached. The train goes down until Nefasit before returning to Asmara in about 5 hours. The journey costs ERN 750 per person and there is no need for travel permits. It is possible to charter the train for groups to get down to Massawa.