Asunción to Posadas by train
Posadas lies 290 km (180 mi) south-east of Asunción, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 10 min at the speeds typical of Paraguay and Argentina rail, over roughly 354 km (220 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Asunción | Posadas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Paraguay | Argentina |
| Population | 1.5 million | 305,874 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 108 m (354 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Asuncion) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Cordoba) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Miguel Lanús train station, Apeadero Posadas train station, Posadas train station |
What changes when you arrive in Posadas
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.
Where to book trains from Asunción to Posadas
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Staying in Posadas
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Common questions
How far is Posadas from Asunción?
290 km (180 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Asunción; by road roughly 354 km (220 mi).
How long does it take to get from Asunción to Posadas by train?
About 4 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Asunción and Posadas?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Posadas?
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.