Buenos Aires to Talcahuano by train
Talcahuano lies 1,351 km (839 mi) west of Buenos Aires, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 19 h 25 min at the speeds typical of Argentina and Chile rail, over roughly 1,648 km (1,024 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Buenos Aires | Talcahuano | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Chile |
| Population | 2.9 million | 150,499 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 15 m (49 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 | Estación Hospital Las Higueras, Estación El Arenal, Estación Universidad Técnica Santa María |
What changes when you arrive in Talcahuano
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.
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Common questions
How far is Talcahuano from Buenos Aires?
1,351 km (839 mi) in a straight line, west of Buenos Aires; by road roughly 1,648 km (1,024 mi).
How long does it take to get from Buenos Aires to Talcahuano by train?
About 19 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buenos Aires and Talcahuano?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Talcahuano?
The Peso (CLP).
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.