Iquique to Tacna by bus
Tacna lies 245 km (152 mi) north of Iquique, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 38 min including stops, over roughly 299 km (186 mi) of road.
| Iquique | Tacna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Peru |
| Population | 199,587 | 286,240 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 567 m (1,860 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Postal codes | 1100000 | 10170–23006 |
Clocks in Tacna are 2 h behind Iquique right now, so a 4 h 38 min journey lands only 2 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tacna
Crossing from Chile into Peru: money changes from the Peso to the Sol (PEN); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +51; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
Where to book buses from Iquique to Tacna
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Staying in Tacna
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Common questions
How far is Tacna from Iquique?
245 km (152 mi) in a straight line, north of Iquique; by road roughly 299 km (186 mi).
How long does it take to get from Iquique to Tacna by bus?
About 4 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Iquique and Tacna?
Tacna is 2 h behind at the moment (America/Lima against America/Santiago).
What currency do I need in Tacna?
The Sol (PEN).
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.