San Rafael to Mendoza by train
Mendoza lies 198 km (123 mi) north of San Rafael, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 51 min at the speeds typical of Argentina rail, over roughly 241 km (150 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| San Rafael | Mendoza | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Argentina |
| Population | 118,009 | 114,893 |
| Elevation | 690 m (2,264 ft) | 853 m (2,799 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Mendoza) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Mendoza) |
| Stations on record | San Rafael train station | Mendoza train station Belgrano |
| Postal codes | 4427–5753 | 4237–5500 |
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Common questions
How far is Mendoza from San Rafael?
198 km (123 mi) in a straight line, north of San Rafael; by road roughly 241 km (150 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Rafael to Mendoza by train?
About 2 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Rafael and Mendoza?
No, both are on America/Argentina/Mendoza at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.