Mendoza to Salta by train
Salta lies 959 km (596 mi) north of Mendoza, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 47 min at the speeds typical of Argentina rail, over roughly 1,169 km (727 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Mendoza | Salta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Argentina |
| Population | 114,893 | 520,683 |
| Elevation | 853 m (2,799 ft) | 1,054 m (3,458 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Mendoza) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Salta) |
| Stations on record | Mendoza train station Belgrano | Salta railway station |
| Postal codes | 4237–5500 | 4400 |
Where to book trains from Mendoza to Salta
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Staying in Salta
Our booking partner lists 1,618+ places to stay in Salta (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 457 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (239), and 6 are five-star. Across 139 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 57,743 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Salta from Mendoza?
959 km (596 mi) in a straight line, north of Mendoza; by road roughly 1,169 km (727 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mendoza to Salta by train?
About 13 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mendoza and Salta?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Salta?
Our booking partner lists 1,618+ places to stay in Salta, 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.