Mar del Plata to Talcahuano by bus
Talcahuano lies 1,381 km (858 mi) west of Mar del Plata, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 25 h 1 min including stops, over roughly 1,685 km (1,047 mi) of road.
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| Mar del Plata | Talcahuano | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Chile |
| Population | 593,337 | 150,499 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Postal codes | 7600 | 4260000 |
What changes when you arrive in Talcahuano
Crossing from Argentina into Chile: money changes from the Peso 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.
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Staying in Talcahuano
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Common questions
How far is Talcahuano from Mar del Plata?
1,381 km (858 mi) in a straight line, west of Mar del Plata; by road roughly 1,685 km (1,047 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mar del Plata to Talcahuano by bus?
About 25 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mar del Plata and Talcahuano?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Talcahuano?
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.