Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Arequipa by train
Arequipa lies 901 km (560 mi) 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 12 h 57 min at the speeds typical of Bolivia and Peru rail, over roughly 1,100 km (683 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Arequipa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Peru |
| Population | 1.8 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 2,397 m (7,864 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Stations on record | Santa Cruz station | Estación Arequipa |
Clocks in Arequipa are 1 h behind Santa Cruz de la Sierra right now, so a 12 h 57 min journey lands only 11 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Arequipa
Crossing from Bolivia into Peru: money changes from the Boliviano to the Sol (PEN); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +51; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
Where to book trains from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Arequipa
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Staying in Arequipa
Our booking partner lists 537 places to stay in Arequipa. Of the 344 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (241), and 6 are five-star. Across 129 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 59,925 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Arequipa from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
901 km (560 mi) in a straight line, west of Santa Cruz de la Sierra; by road roughly 1,100 km (683 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Arequipa by train?
About 12 h 57 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 Arequipa?
Arequipa is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Lima against America/La_Paz).
What currency do I need in Arequipa?
The Sol (PEN).
Where can I stay in Arequipa?
Our booking partner lists 537 places to stay in Arequipa, 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.