Antofagasta to Tarija by bus
Tarija lies 628 km (390 mi) east of Antofagasta, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 11 h 31 min including stops, over roughly 766 km (476 mi) of road.
| Antofagasta | Tarija | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Bolivia |
| Population | 401,096 | 159,269 |
| Elevation | 276 m (906 ft) | 1,870 m (6,135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) |
Clocks in Tarija are 1 h behind Antofagasta right now, so a 11 h 31 min journey lands only 10 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tarija
Crossing from Chile into Bolivia: money changes from the Peso to the Boliviano (BOB); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +591; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648824.
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Staying in Tarija
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Common questions
How far is Tarija from Antofagasta?
628 km (390 mi) in a straight line, east of Antofagasta; by road roughly 766 km (476 mi).
How long does it take to get from Antofagasta to Tarija by bus?
About 11 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Antofagasta and Tarija?
Tarija is 1 h behind at the moment (America/La_Paz against America/Santiago).
What currency do I need in Tarija?
The Boliviano (BOB).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.