Arequipa to Catamarca by train
Catamarca lies 1,466 km (911 mi) south-east of Arequipa, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 21 h 4 min at the speeds typical of Peru and Argentina rail, over roughly 1,788 km (1,111 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Arequipa | Catamarca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Argentina |
| Population | 1.2 million | 159,139 |
| Elevation | 2,397 m (7,864 ft) | 545 m (1,788 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Catamarca) |
| Stations on record | Estación Arequipa | Catamarca train station |
| Postal codes | 02174–16300 | 4700 |
Clocks in Catamarca are 2 h ahead of Arequipa right now, so a 21 h 4 min journey lands 23 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Catamarca
Crossing from Peru into Argentina: money changes from the Sol 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 Catamarca from Arequipa?
1,466 km (911 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Arequipa; by road roughly 1,788 km (1,111 mi).
How long does it take to get from Arequipa to Catamarca by train?
About 21 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Arequipa and Catamarca?
Catamarca is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Argentina/Catamarca against America/Lima).
What currency do I need in Catamarca?
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.