Lima to Arica by train
Arica lies 1,016 km (631 mi) south-east of Lima, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 14 h 36 min at the speeds typical of Peru and Chile rail, over roughly 1,239 km (770 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Lima | Arica | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Chile |
| Population | 7.7 million | 241,653 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 80 m (262 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Stations on record | Galera railway station | Estación de Pasajeros y Administración de Arica |
| Postal codes | 02250–15088 | 1000000 |
Clocks in Arica are 2 h ahead of Lima right now, so a 14 h 36 min journey lands 16 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Arica
Crossing from Peru into Chile: money changes from the Sol 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 Lima to Arica
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Staying in Arica
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Common questions
How far is Arica from Lima?
1,016 km (631 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Lima; by road roughly 1,239 km (770 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lima to Arica by train?
About 14 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lima and Arica?
Arica is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Santiago against America/Lima).
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.