General Santos to Calamba by train
Calamba lies 1,001 km (622 mi) north-west of General Santos, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 14 h 24 min at the speeds typical of Philippines rail, over roughly 1,222 km (759 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| General Santos | Calamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Philippines | Philippines |
| Population | 722,059 | 575,046 |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Where to book trains from General Santos to Calamba
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Staying in Calamba
Our booking partner lists 63 places to stay in Calamba. Of the 39 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (20), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 784 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Calamba from General Santos?
1,001 km (622 mi) in a straight line, north-west of General Santos; by road roughly 1,222 km (759 mi).
How long does it take to get from General Santos to Calamba by train?
About 14 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between General Santos and Calamba?
No, both are on Asia/Manila at the moment.
Where can I stay in Calamba?
Our booking partner lists 63 places to stay in Calamba, 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.