La Paz to Santa Cruz de la Sierra by train
Santa Cruz de la Sierra lies 547 km (340 mi) east of La Paz, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 52 min at the speeds typical of Bolivia rail, over roughly 667 km (415 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| La Paz | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Bolivia |
| Population | 2 million | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 3,782 m (12,408 ft) | 433 m (1,421 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Santa Cruz station |
Where to book trains from La Paz to Santa Cruz de la Sierra
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Staying in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Our booking partner lists 365 places to stay in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Of the 111 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (57), and 14 are five-star. Across 30 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 7,673 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Santa Cruz de la Sierra from La Paz?
547 km (340 mi) in a straight line, east of La Paz; by road roughly 667 km (415 mi).
How long does it take to get from La Paz to Santa Cruz de la Sierra by train?
About 7 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between La Paz and Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
No, both are on America/La_Paz at the moment.
Where can I stay in Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
Our booking partner lists 365 places to stay in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, 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.