Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Arica by train
Arica lies 756 km (470 mi) west of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 10 h 52 min at the speeds typical of Bolivia and Chile rail, over roughly 923 km (573 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Arica | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Chile |
| Population | 1.8 million | 241,653 |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 80 m (262 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Stations on record | Santa Cruz station | Estación de Pasajeros y Administración de Arica |
Clocks in Arica are 1 h ahead of Santa Cruz de la Sierra right now, so a 10 h 52 min journey lands 11 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Arica
Crossing from Bolivia into Chile: money changes from the Boliviano to the Peso (CLP); sockets are Euro, Type L; the dialling code becomes +56; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648813 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648847.
Where to book trains from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Arica
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Common questions
How far is Arica from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
756 km (470 mi) in a straight line, west of Santa Cruz de la Sierra; by road roughly 923 km (573 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Arica by train?
About 10 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Arica?
Arica is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Santiago against America/La_Paz).
What currency do I need in Arica?
The Peso (CLP).
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.