Montevideo to Puente Alto by train
Puente Alto lies 1,329 km (826 mi) west of Montevideo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 19 h 6 min at the speeds typical of Uruguay and Chile rail, over roughly 1,621 km (1,007 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Montevideo | Puente Alto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uruguay | Chile |
| Population | 1.3 million | 568,106 |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 700 m (2,297 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Montevideo) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Stations on record | Terminal Colón | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Puente Alto
Crossing from Uruguay 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.
Where to book trains from Montevideo to Puente Alto
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Staying in Puente Alto
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Common questions
How far is Puente Alto from Montevideo?
1,329 km (826 mi) in a straight line, west of Montevideo; by road roughly 1,621 km (1,007 mi).
How long does it take to get from Montevideo to Puente Alto by train?
About 19 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montevideo and Puente Alto?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Puente Alto?
The Peso (CLP).
Where can I stay in Puente Alto?
Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Puente Alto, 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.