Coquimbo to San Miguel de Tucumán by train
San Miguel de Tucumán lies 694 km (431 mi) north-east of Coquimbo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 58 min at the speeds typical of Chile and Argentina rail, over roughly 846 km (526 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Coquimbo | San Miguel de Tucumán | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Argentina |
| Population | 161,317 | 548,866 |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 440 m (1,444 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Tucuman) |
| Stations on record | Estación Coquimbo, Estación Pan de Azúcar, Estación Cerrillos | Tucumán Mitre train station, Estación Muñecas |
| Postal codes | 1780000 | 4000 |
What changes when you arrive in San Miguel de Tucumán
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 trains from Coquimbo to San Miguel de Tucumán
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Staying in San Miguel de Tucumán
Our booking partner lists 211 places to stay in San Miguel de Tucumán. Of the 147 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (81), and 2 are five-star. Across 31 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 14,314 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is San Miguel de Tucumán from Coquimbo?
694 km (431 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Coquimbo; by road roughly 846 km (526 mi).
How long does it take to get from Coquimbo to San Miguel de Tucumán by train?
About 9 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Coquimbo and San Miguel de Tucumán?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in San Miguel de Tucumán?
The Peso (ARS).
Where can I stay in San Miguel de Tucumán?
Our booking partner lists 211 places to stay in San Miguel de Tucumán, 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.