Day trip from San Rafael to San Bernardo
San Bernardo lies 246 km (153 mi) north-west of San Rafael, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 246 km (153 mi) apart, San Bernardo is a realistic day trip from San Rafael: about 4 h each way by road.
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| San Rafael | San Bernardo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Chile |
| Population | 118,009 | 249,858 |
| Elevation | 690 m (2,264 ft) | 571 m (1,873 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Mendoza) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Postal codes | 4427–5753 | 8050000 |
What changes when you arrive in San Bernardo
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 tours and tickets in San Bernardo
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Staying in San Bernardo
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Common questions
How far is San Bernardo from San Rafael?
246 km (153 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San Rafael; by road roughly 300 km (186 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Rafael to San Bernardo by road?
About 4 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Rafael and San Bernardo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in San Bernardo?
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.