Havana to Santiago de Cuba by train
Santiago de Cuba lies 761 km (473 mi) south-east of Havana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 10 h 57 min at the speeds typical of Cuba rail, over roughly 929 km (577 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Havana | Santiago de Cuba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cuba | Cuba |
| Population | 2.2 million | 555,865 |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Havana) | UTC-4 (America/Havana) |
| Stations on record | Havana Central railway station | none listed |
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Common questions
How far is Santiago de Cuba from Havana?
761 km (473 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Havana; by road roughly 929 km (577 mi).
How long does it take to get from Havana to Santiago de Cuba by train?
About 10 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Havana and Santiago de Cuba?
No, both are on America/Havana at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.