San Rafael to Viña del Mar by train
Viña del Mar lies 346 km (215 mi) north-west of San Rafael, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 58 min at the speeds typical of Argentina and Chile rail, over roughly 422 km (262 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| San Rafael | Viña del Mar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Chile |
| Population | 118,009 | 334,248 |
| Elevation | 690 m (2,264 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Mendoza) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Stations on record | San Rafael train station | Estación Recreo, Estación Hospital, Metro Valparaíso, Estación Chorrillos |
| Postal codes | 4427–5753 | 2520000 |
What changes when you arrive in Viña del Mar
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 Viña del Mar from San Rafael?
346 km (215 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San Rafael; by road roughly 422 km (262 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Rafael to Viña del Mar by train?
About 4 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Rafael and Viña del Mar?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Viña del Mar?
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.