Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Antofagasta by train
Antofagasta lies 994 km (618 mi) south-west of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 14 h 17 min at the speeds typical of Bolivia and Chile rail, over roughly 1,213 km (753 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Antofagasta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Chile |
| Population | 1.8 million | 401,096 |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 276 m (906 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Stations on record | Santa Cruz station | Estación Yungay |
Clocks in Antofagasta are 1 h ahead of Santa Cruz de la Sierra right now, so a 14 h 17 min journey lands 15 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Antofagasta
Crossing from Bolivia into Chile: money changes from the Boliviano 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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Antofagasta
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Staying in Antofagasta
Our booking partner lists 288 places to stay in Antofagasta. Of the 133 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (61). Across 38 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 35,180 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Antofagasta from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
994 km (618 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Santa Cruz de la Sierra; by road roughly 1,213 km (753 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Antofagasta by train?
About 14 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Antofagasta?
Antofagasta is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Santiago against America/La_Paz).
What currency do I need in Antofagasta?
The Peso (CLP).
Where can I stay in Antofagasta?
Our booking partner lists 288 places to stay in Antofagasta, bookable on this site.
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.