La Paz to Arica by train
Arica lies 317 km (197 mi) south-west of La Paz, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 33 min at the speeds typical of Bolivia and Chile rail, over roughly 386 km (240 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| La Paz | Arica | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Chile |
| Population | 2 million | 241,653 |
| Elevation | 3,782 m (12,408 ft) | 80 m (262 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Estación de Pasajeros y Administración de Arica |
Clocks in Arica are 1 h ahead of La Paz right now, so a 4 h 33 min journey lands 5 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Arica
Crossing from Bolivia into Chile: money changes from the Boliviano to the Peso (CLP); sockets are Euro, Type L; the dialling code becomes +56; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648813 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648847.
Where to book trains from La Paz to Arica
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Staying in Arica
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Common questions
How far is Arica from La Paz?
317 km (197 mi) in a straight line, south-west of La Paz; by road roughly 386 km (240 mi).
How long does it take to get from La Paz to Arica by train?
About 4 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between La Paz and Arica?
Arica is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Santiago against America/La_Paz).
What currency do I need in Arica?
The Peso (CLP).
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.