Arica to Antofagasta by train
Antofagasta lies 576 km (358 mi) south of Arica, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 16 min at the speeds typical of Chile rail, over roughly 702 km (436 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Arica | Antofagasta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Chile |
| Population | 241,653 | 401,096 |
| Elevation | 80 m (262 ft) | 276 m (906 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Stations on record | Estación de Pasajeros y Administración de Arica | Estación Yungay |
| Postal codes | 1000000 | 1240000 |
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Staying in Antofagasta
Our booking partner lists 288 places to stay in Antofagasta. Of the 133 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (61). Across 38 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 35,180 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Antofagasta from Arica?
576 km (358 mi) in a straight line, south of Arica; by road roughly 702 km (436 mi).
How long does it take to get from Arica to Antofagasta by train?
About 8 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Arica and Antofagasta?
No, both are on America/Santiago at the moment.
Where can I stay in Antofagasta?
Our booking partner lists 288 places to stay in Antofagasta, bookable on this site.
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.