Concepción to Buenos Aires by train
Buenos Aires lies 1,346 km (836 mi) east of Concepción, 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 Chile and Argentina rail, over roughly 1,642 km (1,020 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Concepción | Buenos Aires | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Argentina |
| Population | 223,574 | 2.9 million |
| Elevation | 36 m (118 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) |
| Stations on record | Estación Concepción, Estación Central de Concepción, Chepe | Once train station, Constitución train station, Federico Lacroze train station |
What changes when you arrive in Buenos Aires
Crossing from Chile into Argentina: money changes from the Peso 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 Concepción to Buenos Aires
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Staying in Buenos Aires
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Common questions
How far is Buenos Aires from Concepción?
1,346 km (836 mi) in a straight line, east of Concepción; by road roughly 1,642 km (1,020 mi).
How long does it take to get from Concepción to Buenos Aires 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 Concepción and Buenos Aires?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Buenos Aires?
The Peso (ARS).
Where can I stay in Buenos Aires?
Our booking partner lists 7,742+ places to stay in Buenos Aires, 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 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.