Montevideo to Viña del Mar by train
Viña del Mar lies 1,431 km (889 mi) west of Montevideo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 20 h 34 min at the speeds typical of Uruguay and Chile rail, over roughly 1,746 km (1,085 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Montevideo | Viña del Mar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uruguay | Chile |
| Population | 1.3 million | 334,248 |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Montevideo) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Stations on record | Terminal Colón | Estación Recreo, Estación Hospital, Metro Valparaíso, Estación Chorrillos |
What changes when you arrive in Viña del Mar
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.
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Staying in Viña del Mar
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Common questions
How far is Viña del Mar from Montevideo?
1,431 km (889 mi) in a straight line, west of Montevideo; by road roughly 1,746 km (1,085 mi).
How long does it take to get from Montevideo to Viña del Mar by train?
About 20 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montevideo and Viña del Mar?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Viña del Mar?
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.