Santiago to Rawson by bus
Rawson lies 287 km (178 mi) north-east of Santiago, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 5 h 24 min including stops, over roughly 350 km (218 mi) of road.
| Santiago | Rawson | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Argentina |
| Population | 4.8 million | 130,258 |
| Elevation | 556 m (1,824 ft) | 660 m (2,165 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/San_Juan) |
| Postal codes | 8320000 | 6734–9103 |
What changes when you arrive in Rawson
Crossing from Chile into Argentina: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (ARS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro; the dialling code becomes +54; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Where to book buses from Santiago to Rawson
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Staying in Rawson
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Common questions
How far is Rawson from Santiago?
287 km (178 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Santiago; by road roughly 350 km (218 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santiago to Rawson by bus?
About 5 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santiago and Rawson?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Rawson?
The Peso (ARS).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.