Buenos Aires to Santa Fe by train
Santa Fe lies 395 km (245 mi) north-west of Buenos Aires, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 40 min at the speeds typical of Argentina rail, over roughly 481 km (299 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Buenos Aires | Santa Fe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Argentina |
| Population | 2.9 million | 391,164 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Cordoba) |
| Stations on record | Once train station, Constitución train station, Federico Lacroze train station | Santa Fe train station, Santa Fe railway station, Empalme San Carlos train station |
Where to book trains from Buenos Aires to Santa Fe
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Staying in Santa Fe
Our booking partner lists 252 places to stay in Santa Fe. Of the 77 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (44). Across 15 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 7,078 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Santa Fe from Buenos Aires?
395 km (245 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Buenos Aires; by road roughly 481 km (299 mi).
How long does it take to get from Buenos Aires to Santa Fe by train?
About 5 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buenos Aires and Santa Fe?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Santa Fe?
Our booking partner lists 252 places to stay in Santa Fe, 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.