Buenos Aires to Puente Alto by train
Puente Alto lies 1,128 km (701 mi) west of Buenos Aires, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 16 h 13 min at the speeds typical of Argentina and Chile rail, over roughly 1,376 km (855 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Buenos Aires | Puente Alto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Chile |
| Population | 2.9 million | 568,106 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 700 m (2,297 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Stations on record | Once train station, Constitución train station, Federico Lacroze train station | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Puente Alto
Crossing from Argentina into Chile: money changes from the Peso 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 Buenos Aires to Puente Alto
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Staying in Puente Alto
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Common questions
How far is Puente Alto from Buenos Aires?
1,128 km (701 mi) in a straight line, west of Buenos Aires; by road roughly 1,376 km (855 mi).
How long does it take to get from Buenos Aires to Puente Alto by train?
About 16 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buenos Aires and Puente Alto?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Puente Alto?
The Peso (CLP).
Where can I stay in Puente Alto?
Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Puente Alto, 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.