Montevideo to Castelar by train
Castelar lies 226 km (140 mi) west of Montevideo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 15 min at the speeds typical of Uruguay and Argentina rail, over roughly 275 km (171 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Montevideo | Castelar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uruguay | Argentina |
| Population | 1.3 million | 107,786 |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Montevideo) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) |
| Stations on record | Terminal Colón | Merlo Gómez train station |
What changes when you arrive in Castelar
Crossing from Uruguay 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 Montevideo to Castelar
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Staying in Castelar
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Common questions
How far is Castelar from Montevideo?
226 km (140 mi) in a straight line, west of Montevideo; by road roughly 275 km (171 mi).
How long does it take to get from Montevideo to Castelar by train?
About 3 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montevideo and Castelar?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Castelar?
The Peso (ARS).
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.