Driving from Temuco to Neuquén
Neuquén lies 394 km (245 mi) east of Temuco, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h without stops, over roughly 480 km (298 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Temuco | Neuquén | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Argentina |
| Population | 238,129 | 231,198 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 281 m (922 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Salta) |
| Postal codes | 4780000 | 8300 |
What changes when you arrive in Neuquén
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.
Where to book car hire from Temuco to Neuquén
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Staying in Neuquén
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Common questions
How far is Neuquén from Temuco?
394 km (245 mi) in a straight line, east of Temuco; by road roughly 480 km (298 mi).
How long does it take to get from Temuco to Neuquén by car?
About 6 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Temuco and Neuquén?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Neuquén?
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.