Tarija to Salta by bus
Salta lies 370 km (230 mi) south of Tarija, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 6 h 54 min including stops, over roughly 452 km (281 mi) of road.
| Tarija | Salta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Argentina |
| Population | 159,269 | 520,683 |
| Elevation | 1,870 m (6,135 ft) | 1,054 m (3,458 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Salta) |
Clocks in Salta are 1 h ahead of Tarija right now, so a 6 h 54 min journey lands 7 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Salta
Crossing from Bolivia into Argentina: money changes from the Boliviano 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 Tarija to Salta
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Staying in Salta
Our booking partner lists 1,618+ places to stay in Salta (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 457 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (239), and 6 are five-star. Across 139 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 57,743 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Salta from Tarija?
370 km (230 mi) in a straight line, south of Tarija; by road roughly 452 km (281 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tarija to Salta by bus?
About 6 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tarija and Salta?
Salta is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Argentina/Salta against America/La_Paz).
What currency do I need in Salta?
The Peso (ARS).
Where can I stay in Salta?
Our booking partner lists 1,618+ places to stay in Salta, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.