Mar del Plata to Buenos Aires by train
Buenos Aires lies 384 km (238 mi) north of Mar del Plata, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 31 min at the speeds typical of Argentina rail, over roughly 468 km (291 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Mar del Plata | Buenos Aires | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Argentina |
| Population | 593,337 | 2.9 million |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Once train station, Constitución train station, Federico Lacroze train station |
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Staying in Buenos Aires
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Common questions
How far is Buenos Aires from Mar del Plata?
384 km (238 mi) in a straight line, north of Mar del Plata; by road roughly 468 km (291 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mar del Plata to Buenos Aires by train?
About 5 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mar del Plata and Buenos Aires?
No, both are on America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires at the moment.
Where can I stay in Buenos Aires?
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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.