Asunción to Antofagasta by train
Antofagasta lies 1,303 km (809 mi) west of Asunción, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 18 h 44 min at the speeds typical of Paraguay and Chile rail, over roughly 1,589 km (988 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Asunción | Antofagasta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Paraguay | Chile |
| Population | 1.5 million | 401,096 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 276 m (906 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Asuncion) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Estación Yungay |
What changes when you arrive in Antofagasta
Crossing from Paraguay into Chile: money changes from the Guarani to the Peso (CLP); sockets are Euro, Type L; the dialling code becomes +56; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648813 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648847.
Where to book trains from Asunción to Antofagasta
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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 Asunción?
1,303 km (809 mi) in a straight line, west of Asunción; by road roughly 1,589 km (988 mi).
How long does it take to get from Asunción to Antofagasta by train?
About 18 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Asunción and Antofagasta?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Antofagasta?
The Peso (CLP).
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.