Cali to Chiclayo by train
Chiclayo lies 1,193 km (741 mi) south of Cali, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 17 h 9 min at the speeds typical of Colombia and Peru rail, over roughly 1,456 km (904 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Cali | Chiclayo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Peru |
| Population | 2.4 million | 609,400 |
| Elevation | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
| Postal codes | 760001–760050 | 14001–16440 |
What changes when you arrive in Chiclayo
Crossing from Colombia into Peru: money changes from the Peso to the Sol (PEN); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +51; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
Where to book trains from Cali to Chiclayo
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Staying in Chiclayo
Our booking partner lists 131 places to stay in Chiclayo. Of the 84 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (50). Across 24 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 10,332 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Chiclayo
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Common questions
How far is Chiclayo from Cali?
1,193 km (741 mi) in a straight line, south of Cali; by road roughly 1,456 km (904 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cali to Chiclayo by train?
About 17 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cali and Chiclayo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Chiclayo?
The Sol (PEN).
Where can I stay in Chiclayo?
Our booking partner lists 131 places to stay in Chiclayo, bookable on this site.
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.