San Rafael to Puerto Montt by train
Puerto Montt lies 862 km (536 mi) south-west of San Rafael, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 24 min at the speeds typical of Argentina and Chile rail, over roughly 1,052 km (654 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| San Rafael | Puerto Montt | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Chile |
| Population | 118,009 | 245,902 |
| Elevation | 690 m (2,264 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Mendoza) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Stations on record | San Rafael train station | Puerto Montt railway station |
| Postal codes | 4427–5753 | 5480000 |
What changes when you arrive in Puerto Montt
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.
Where to book trains from San Rafael to Puerto Montt
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Staying in Puerto Montt
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Common questions
How far is Puerto Montt from San Rafael?
862 km (536 mi) in a straight line, south-west of San Rafael; by road roughly 1,052 km (654 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Rafael to Puerto Montt by train?
About 12 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Rafael and Puerto Montt?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Puerto Montt?
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.