Lima to Porto Velho by train
Porto Velho lies 1,481 km (920 mi) east of Lima, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 21 h 17 min at the speeds typical of Peru and Brazil rail, over roughly 1,806 km (1,122 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Lima | Porto Velho | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Brazil |
| Population | 7.7 million | 548,952 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 90 m (295 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-4 (America/Porto_Velho) |
| Stations on record | Galera railway station | none listed |
| Postal codes | 02250–15088 | 78900-000 |
Clocks in Porto Velho are 1 h ahead of Lima right now, so a 21 h 17 min journey lands 22 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Porto Velho
Crossing from Peru into Brazil: money changes from the Sol to the Real (BRL); sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Where to book trains from Lima to Porto Velho
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Staying in Porto Velho
Our booking partner lists 63 places to stay in Porto Velho. Of the 39 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (27). Across 22 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 11,342 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Porto Velho from Lima?
1,481 km (920 mi) in a straight line, east of Lima; by road roughly 1,806 km (1,122 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lima to Porto Velho by train?
About 21 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lima and Porto Velho?
Porto Velho is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Porto_Velho against America/Lima).
What currency do I need in Porto Velho?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in Porto Velho?
Our booking partner lists 63 places to stay in Porto Velho, 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.