San Miguel de Tucumán to La Serena by train
La Serena lies 683 km (425 mi) south-west of San Miguel de Tucumán, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 49 min at the speeds typical of Argentina and Chile rail, over roughly 834 km (518 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| San Miguel de Tucumán | La Serena | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Chile |
| Population | 548,866 | 154,521 |
| Elevation | 440 m (1,444 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Tucuman) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Stations on record | Tucumán Mitre train station, Estación Muñecas | Estación Compañía, Estación Islón, Estación La Pampa |
| Postal codes | 4000 | 1700000 |
What changes when you arrive in La Serena
Crossing from Argentina 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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Common questions
How far is La Serena from San Miguel de Tucumán?
683 km (425 mi) in a straight line, south-west of San Miguel de Tucumán; by road roughly 834 km (518 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Miguel de Tucumán to La Serena by train?
About 9 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Miguel de Tucumán and La Serena?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in La Serena?
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.