Santiago to Laferrere by train
Laferrere lies 1,119 km (696 mi) east of Santiago, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 16 h 5 min at the speeds typical of Chile and Argentina rail, over roughly 1,366 km (849 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Santiago | Laferrere | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Argentina |
| Population | 4.8 million | 248,362 |
| Elevation | 556 m (1,824 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) |
| Stations on record | Estación Matucana | Gregorio de Laferrere train station, María Eva Duarte train station |
| Postal codes | 8320000 | 1757 |
What changes when you arrive in Laferrere
Crossing from Chile into Argentina: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (ARS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro; the dialling code becomes +54; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
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Common questions
How far is Laferrere from Santiago?
1,119 km (696 mi) in a straight line, east of Santiago; by road roughly 1,366 km (849 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santiago to Laferrere by train?
About 16 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santiago and Laferrere?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Laferrere?
The Peso (ARS).
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.