Cochabamba to La Serena by train
La Serena lies 1,485 km (923 mi) south of Cochabamba, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 21 h 21 min at the speeds typical of Bolivia and Chile rail, over roughly 1,812 km (1,126 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Cochabamba | La Serena | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Chile |
| Population | 841,276 | 154,521 |
| Elevation | 2,537 m (8,323 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Estación Compañía, Estación Islón, Estación La Pampa |
Clocks in La Serena are 1 h ahead of Cochabamba right now, so a 21 h 21 min journey lands 22 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in La Serena
Crossing from Bolivia into Chile: money changes from the Boliviano 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.
Where to book trains from Cochabamba to La Serena
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Staying in La Serena
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Common questions
How far is La Serena from Cochabamba?
1,485 km (923 mi) in a straight line, south of Cochabamba; by road roughly 1,812 km (1,126 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cochabamba to La Serena by train?
About 21 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cochabamba and La Serena?
La Serena is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Santiago against America/La_Paz).
What currency do I need in La Serena?
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 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.