Catamarca to La Serena by bus
La Serena lies 554 km (344 mi) west of Catamarca, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 10 h 11 min including stops, over roughly 676 km (420 mi) of road.
| Catamarca | La Serena | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Chile |
| Population | 159,139 | 154,521 |
| Elevation | 545 m (1,788 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Catamarca) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Postal codes | 4700 | 1700000 |
What changes when you arrive in La Serena
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 buses from Catamarca to La Serena
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Staying in La Serena
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Common questions
How far is La Serena from Catamarca?
554 km (344 mi) in a straight line, west of Catamarca; by road roughly 676 km (420 mi).
How long does it take to get from Catamarca to La Serena by bus?
About 10 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Catamarca and La Serena?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in La Serena?
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.