Avellaneda to Porto Alegre by train
Porto Alegre lies 845 km (525 mi) north-east of Avellaneda, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 9 min at the speeds typical of Argentina and Brazil rail, over roughly 1,031 km (640 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Avellaneda | Porto Alegre | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Brazil |
| Population | 367,554 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Stations on record | Dario Santillán y Maximiliano Kosteki train station | none listed |
| Postal codes | 1870–5212 | 90000-000 |
What changes when you arrive in Porto Alegre
Crossing from Argentina into Brazil: money changes from the Peso to the Real (BRL); sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Where to book trains from Avellaneda to Porto Alegre
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Staying in Porto Alegre
Our booking partner lists 501 places to stay in Porto Alegre. Of the 297 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (132), and 4 are five-star. Across 108 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 212,741 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Porto Alegre from Avellaneda?
845 km (525 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Avellaneda; by road roughly 1,031 km (640 mi).
How long does it take to get from Avellaneda to Porto Alegre by train?
About 12 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Avellaneda and Porto Alegre?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Porto Alegre?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in Porto Alegre?
Our booking partner lists 501 places to stay in Porto Alegre, 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.