Puno to Chiclayo by train
Chiclayo lies 1,471 km (914 mi) north-west of Puno, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 21 h 9 min at the speeds typical of Peru rail, over roughly 1,795 km (1,115 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Puno | Chiclayo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Peru |
| Population | 128,637 | 609,400 |
| Elevation | 3,792 m (12,441 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Stations on record | Puno | none listed |
| Postal codes | 11210–21002 | 14001–16440 |
Where to book trains from Puno to Chiclayo
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Staying in Chiclayo
Our booking partner lists 131 places to stay in Chiclayo. Of the 84 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (50). Across 24 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 10,332 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Chiclayo from Puno?
1,471 km (914 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Puno; by road roughly 1,795 km (1,115 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puno to Chiclayo by train?
About 21 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puno and Chiclayo?
No, both are on America/Lima at the moment.
Where can I stay in Chiclayo?
Our booking partner lists 131 places to stay in Chiclayo, 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.