Puerto Montt to Mar del Plata by train
Mar del Plata lies 1,369 km (851 mi) east of Puerto Montt, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 19 h 41 min at the speeds typical of Chile and Argentina rail, over roughly 1,670 km (1,038 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Puerto Montt | Mar del Plata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Argentina |
| Population | 245,902 | 593,337 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) |
| Stations on record | Puerto Montt railway station | none listed |
| Postal codes | 5480000 | 7600 |
What changes when you arrive in Mar del Plata
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 Mar del Plata
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Staying in Mar del Plata
Our booking partner lists 3,012+ places to stay in Mar del Plata (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 620 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (344), and 5 are five-star. Across 116 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 62,855 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Mar del Plata from Puerto Montt?
1,369 km (851 mi) in a straight line, east of Puerto Montt; by road roughly 1,670 km (1,038 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puerto Montt to Mar del Plata by train?
About 19 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puerto Montt and Mar del Plata?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Mar del Plata?
The Peso (ARS).
Where can I stay in Mar del Plata?
Our booking partner lists 3,012+ places to stay in Mar del Plata, 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.