Puerto Montt to Buenos Aires by train
Buenos Aires lies 1,483 km (921 mi) north-east of Puerto Montt, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 21 h 19 min at the speeds typical of Chile and Argentina rail, over roughly 1,809 km (1,124 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Puerto Montt | Buenos Aires | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Argentina |
| Population | 245,902 | 2.9 million |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) |
| Stations on record | Puerto Montt railway station | Once train station, Constitución train station, Federico Lacroze train station |
What changes when you arrive in Buenos Aires
Crossing from Chile into Argentina: money changes from the Peso 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.
Where to book trains from Puerto Montt to Buenos Aires
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Staying in Buenos Aires
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Common questions
How far is Buenos Aires from Puerto Montt?
1,483 km (921 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Puerto Montt; by road roughly 1,809 km (1,124 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puerto Montt to Buenos Aires by train?
About 21 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puerto Montt and Buenos Aires?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Buenos Aires?
The Peso (ARS).
Where can I stay in Buenos Aires?
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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.