Porto Alegre to Avellaneda by train
Avellaneda lies 845 km (525 mi) south-west of Porto Alegre, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 9 min at the speeds typical of Brazil and Argentina rail, over roughly 1,031 km (640 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Porto Alegre | Avellaneda | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Argentina |
| Population | 1.5 million | 367,554 |
| Elevation | 46 m (151 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Dario Santillán y Maximiliano Kosteki train station |
| Postal codes | 90000-000 | 1870–5212 |
What changes when you arrive in Avellaneda
Crossing from Brazil into Argentina: money changes from the Real to the Peso (ARS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro; the dialling code becomes +54; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
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Common questions
How far is Avellaneda from Porto Alegre?
845 km (525 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Porto Alegre; by road roughly 1,031 km (640 mi).
How long does it take to get from Porto Alegre to Avellaneda by train?
About 12 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Porto Alegre and Avellaneda?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Avellaneda?
The Peso (ARS).
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.