Arica to Santa Cruz de la Sierra by train
Santa Cruz de la Sierra lies 756 km (470 mi) east of Arica, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 10 h 52 min at the speeds typical of Chile and Bolivia rail, over roughly 923 km (573 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Arica | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Bolivia |
| Population | 241,653 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 80 m (262 ft) | 433 m (1,421 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) |
| Stations on record | Estación de Pasajeros y Administración de Arica | Santa Cruz station |
Clocks in Santa Cruz de la Sierra are 1 h behind Arica right now, so a 10 h 52 min journey lands only 9 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
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.
Where to book trains from Arica to Santa Cruz de la Sierra
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Staying in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Our booking partner lists 365 places to stay in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Of the 111 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (57), and 14 are five-star. Across 30 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 7,673 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Santa Cruz de la Sierra from Arica?
756 km (470 mi) in a straight line, east of Arica; by road roughly 923 km (573 mi).
How long does it take to get from Arica to Santa Cruz de la Sierra by train?
About 10 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Arica and Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 1 h behind at the moment (America/La_Paz against America/Santiago).
What currency do I need in Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
The Boliviano (BOB).
Where can I stay in Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
Our booking partner lists 365 places to stay in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, 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.