Chiclayo to Cali by train
Cali lies 1,193 km (741 mi) north of Chiclayo, 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 Peru and Colombia rail, over roughly 1,456 km (904 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chiclayo | Cali | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Colombia |
| Population | 609,400 | 2.4 million |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | 758 m (2,487 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
| Postal codes | 14001–16440 | 760001–760050 |
What changes when you arrive in Cali
Crossing from Peru into Colombia: money changes from the Sol to the Peso (COP); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Where to book trains from Chiclayo to Cali
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Staying in Cali
Our booking partner lists 1,312+ places to stay in Cali (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 541 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (287), and 14 are five-star. Across 155 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 73,064 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cali from Chiclayo?
1,193 km (741 mi) in a straight line, north of Chiclayo; by road roughly 1,456 km (904 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chiclayo to Cali 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 Chiclayo and Cali?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Cali?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Cali?
Our booking partner lists 1,312+ places to stay in Cali, 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.