Asunción to Catamarca by train
Catamarca lies 881 km (547 mi) south-west of Asunción, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 40 min at the speeds typical of Paraguay and Argentina rail, over roughly 1,075 km (668 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Asunción | Catamarca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Paraguay | Argentina |
| Population | 1.5 million | 159,139 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 545 m (1,788 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Asuncion) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Catamarca) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Catamarca train station |
What changes when you arrive in Catamarca
Crossing from Paraguay into Argentina: money changes from the Guarani 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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Staying in Catamarca
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Common questions
How far is Catamarca from Asunción?
881 km (547 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Asunción; by road roughly 1,075 km (668 mi).
How long does it take to get from Asunción to Catamarca by train?
About 12 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Asunción and Catamarca?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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.