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Christmas train rides near Atlanta, 2026.

We found six Christmas trains within a drive of Atlanta with 2026 dates posted: four Santa trains, one holiday lights train and one model-train holiday display. The closest, Stone Mountain Christmas train, is in Stone Mountain. Each card has the dates, times, the ages it suits, the price as the operator lists it and whether you need to book ahead.

The quick answersChecked
Is there a Polar Express ride?None with 2026 dates near here yet.Not yetWhere’s the Santa train?North Pole Limited: from Nov 13. Plus 3 more.4 trainsDo I need to book?Check each card for what the operator says about tickets.Check

Last checked · 6 trains · Every listing links to its official page. How we choose

By date

Every Christmas train, by first date

Filter by kind of ride, then tap one for dates, ages, price and how to book.

7NovSatStone Mountain Christmas trainLights train · to Jan 3 · Stone Mountain, GA13NovFriNorth Pole LimitedSanta train · to Dec 23 · Chattanooga, TN · about 105 miles away21NovSatSanta and Mrs. Santa Arrive by TrainSanta train · 11 a.m.–3 p.m. · Duluth, GA · about 20 miles away27NovFriHoliday ExpressSanta train · to Dec 24 · Blue Ridge, GA · about 75 miles away5DecSatHiwassee Holiday TrainSanta train · to Dec 22 · Delano, TN · about 105 miles away12DecSatAll Aboard for Holiday Fun!Model trains · 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. · Kennesaw, GA (2829 Cherokee St NW) · about 25 miles away

Train rides

Polar Express, Santa and lights trains near Atlanta

Dates, ages, price and booking notes come from each railroad, zoo or park’s own page. The area line shows where you board.

Nov7to Jan 3

Stone Mountain Christmas train

Stone Mountain Park · Stone Mountain, GA

Lights train
Time
Weekends and holidays
Ages
Not listed
Price
Not listed
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Nov13to Dec 23

North Pole Limited

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum · Chattanooga, TN · about 105 miles away

Santa train
Time
Day and evening trains, about 75 minutes
Ages
Tickets for ages 1+; under 1 free on a lap
Price
$38 day trains, $45 evening trains; private tables from $190
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Nov27to Dec 24

Holiday Express

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway · Blue Ridge, GA · about 75 miles away

Santa train
Time
Select dates Nov 27 to Dec 24
Ages
All ages
Price
Not listed
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Dec5to 22

Hiwassee Holiday Train

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum · Delano, TN · about 105 miles away

Santa train
Time
Under an hour
Ages
Age 1+ pays per seat
Price
$30 per seat, $45 premium
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Know one we missed?Send us the railroad’s or venue’s page and we’ll check the dates and add it.Suggest a train

Model trains

Holiday model train displays near Atlanta

Most let you walk through at your own pace, so you can stay as long as little ones are interested.

Dec12Sat

All Aboard for Holiday Fun!

Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History · Kennesaw, GA (2829 Cherokee St NW) · about 25 miles away

Model trains
When
Sat Dec 12
Time
9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Santa is there 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Ages
All ages; under 2 free
Price
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 ages 3–17

Good to know: One Saturday when the museum fills with holiday train layouts. Santa drops in from 10 to 2.

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More to come.Model train shows often post late. We recheck every week through December.Email me when one’s added

Before you go

Three things that make train day easier

TicketsBook as soon as you canPolar Express and Santa trains often sell out weeks ahead, weekend evenings first.
DressPajamas are part of itMany Polar Express rides invite kids to come in pajamas. Bring a warm layer for the platform.
TimingPick a ride before bedtimeEarly departures are easier with toddlers. Late lights trains are better for older kids.

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Good questions

Christmas trains near Atlanta: the FAQ

Not one we could confirm with 2026 dates on an official page. The closest thing on this page is Stone Mountain Christmas train, North Pole Limited and Santa and Mrs. Santa Arrive by Train.

North Pole Limited (Chattanooga, TN · about 105 miles away): Nov 13 – Dec 23. Santa and Mrs. Santa Arrive by Train (Duluth, GA · about 20 miles away): Sat, Nov 21, 2026. Holiday Express (Blue Ridge, GA · about 75 miles away): Nov 27 – Dec 24. Hiwassee Holiday Train (Delano, TN · about 105 miles away): Dec 5 – Dec 22.

Stone Mountain Christmas train (Stone Mountain, GA): Nov 7 – Jan 3.

All Aboard for Holiday Fun! at Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History: Sat Dec 12, $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 ages 3–17.

None on this page warns about it right now. Each card says what the operator posts about tickets.

Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. How we choose and check.

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