Trains to Santiago
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 1 railway station in Santiago: Estación Matucana. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Santiago
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago to Rancagua | Chile | 80 km (49 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Santiago to Viña del Mar | Chile | 97 km (60 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Santiago to Valparaíso | Chile | 103 km (64 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Santiago to Curicó | Chile | 178 km (111 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Santiago to Mendoza | Argentina | 179 km (111 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Santiago to Talca | Chile | 237 km (147 mi) | about 3 h 25 min |
| Santiago to San Rafael | Argentina | 249 km (155 mi) | about 3 h 35 min |
| Santiago to Coquimbo | Chile | 395 km (245 mi) | about 5 h 41 min |
| Santiago to La Serena | Chile | 399 km (248 mi) | about 5 h 44 min |
| Santiago to Talcahuano | Chile | 427 km (265 mi) | about 6 h 8 min |
| Santiago to Concepción | Chile | 434 km (269 mi) | about 6 h 14 min |
| Santiago to Los Ángeles | Chile | 472 km (293 mi) | about 6 h 47 min |
| Santiago to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 1,137 km (707 mi) | about 16 h 21 min |
| Santiago to Córdoba | Argentina | 648 km (402 mi) | about 9 h 19 min |
| Santiago to Montevideo | Uruguay | 1,339 km (832 mi) | about 19 h 15 min |
| Santiago to Rosario | Argentina | 933 km (580 mi) | about 13 h 24 min |
| Santiago to Mar del Plata | Argentina | 1,284 km (798 mi) | about 18 h 27 min |
| Santiago to San Miguel de Tucumán | Argentina | 904 km (562 mi) | about 13 h |
| Santiago to Salta | Argentina | 1,087 km (676 mi) | about 15 h 38 min |
| Santiago to Antofagasta | Chile | 1,091 km (678 mi) | about 15 h 41 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Santiago have?
Estación Matucana.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.