Santiago to Talcahuano by train
Talcahuano lies 427 km (265 mi) south-west of Santiago, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 8 min at the speeds typical of Chile rail, over roughly 521 km (324 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Santiago | Talcahuano | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Chile |
| Population | 4.8 million | 150,499 |
| Elevation | 556 m (1,824 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Stations on record | Estación Matucana | Estación Hospital Las Higueras, Estación El Arenal, Estación Universidad Técnica Santa María |
| Postal codes | 8320000 | 4260000 |
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Common questions
How far is Talcahuano from Santiago?
427 km (265 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Santiago; by road roughly 521 km (324 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santiago to Talcahuano by train?
About 6 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santiago and Talcahuano?
No, both are on America/Santiago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.