Buenos Aires to Concepción by train
Concepción lies 1,346 km (836 mi) west of Buenos Aires, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 19 h 21 min at the speeds typical of Argentina and Chile rail, over roughly 1,642 km (1,020 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Buenos Aires | Concepción | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Chile |
| Population | 2.9 million | 223,574 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Stations on record | Once train station, Constitución train station, Federico Lacroze train station | Estación Concepción, Estación Central de Concepción, Chepe |
What changes when you arrive in Concepción
Crossing from Argentina into Chile: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (CLP); sockets are Euro, Type L; the dialling code becomes +56; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648813 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648847.
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Common questions
How far is Concepción from Buenos Aires?
1,346 km (836 mi) in a straight line, west of Buenos Aires; by road roughly 1,642 km (1,020 mi).
How long does it take to get from Buenos Aires to Concepción by train?
About 19 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buenos Aires and Concepción?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Concepción?
The Peso (CLP).
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.