Montevideo to Laferrere by train
Laferrere lies 219 km (136 mi) west of Montevideo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 9 min at the speeds typical of Uruguay and Argentina rail, over roughly 268 km (166 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Montevideo | Laferrere | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uruguay | Argentina |
| Population | 1.3 million | 248,362 |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Montevideo) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) |
| Stations on record | Terminal Colón | Gregorio de Laferrere train station, María Eva Duarte train station |
What changes when you arrive in Laferrere
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.
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Common questions
How far is Laferrere from Montevideo?
219 km (136 mi) in a straight line, west of Montevideo; by road roughly 268 km (166 mi).
How long does it take to get from Montevideo to Laferrere by train?
About 3 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montevideo and Laferrere?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Laferrere?
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 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.