Buenos Aires to La Plata by train
La Plata lies 52 km (32 mi) south-east of Buenos Aires, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 45 min at the speeds typical of Argentina rail, over roughly 63 km (39 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Buenos Aires | La Plata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Argentina |
| Population | 2.9 million | 195,443 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) |
| Stations on record | Once train station, Constitución train station, Federico Lacroze train station | Centro Cultural Estacion Provincial |
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Common questions
How far is La Plata from Buenos Aires?
52 km (32 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Buenos Aires; by road roughly 63 km (39 mi).
How long does it take to get from Buenos Aires to La Plata by train?
About 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buenos Aires and La Plata?
No, both are on America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires at the moment.
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.