Merlo to Asunción by bus
Asunción lies 1,048 km (651 mi) north of Merlo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 19 h 3 min including stops, over roughly 1,279 km (794 mi) of road.
| Merlo | Asunción | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Paraguay |
| Population | 268,961 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 113 m (371 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC-3 (America/Asuncion) |
What changes when you arrive in Asunción
Crossing from Argentina into Paraguay: money changes from the Peso to the Guarani (PYG); sockets are Euro; the dialling code becomes +595; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Merlo to Asunción
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Staying in Asunción
Our booking partner lists 447 places to stay in Asuncion. Of the 246 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (138), and 8 are five-star. Across 79 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 45,129 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Asunción from Merlo?
1,048 km (651 mi) in a straight line, north of Merlo; by road roughly 1,279 km (794 mi).
How long does it take to get from Merlo to Asunción by bus?
About 19 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Merlo and Asunción?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Asunción?
The Guarani (PYG).
Where can I stay in Asunción?
Our booking partner lists 447 places to stay in Asuncion, 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.