Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Asunción by train
Asunción lies 1,011 km (628 mi) south-east of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 14 h 32 min at the speeds typical of Bolivia and Paraguay rail, over roughly 1,234 km (767 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Asunción | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Paraguay |
| Population | 1.8 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 113 m (371 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Asuncion) |
| Stations on record | Santa Cruz station | none listed |
Clocks in Asunción are 1 h ahead of Santa Cruz de la Sierra right now, so a 14 h 32 min journey lands 15 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Asunción
Crossing from Bolivia into Paraguay: money changes from the Boliviano to the Guarani (PYG); sockets are Euro; the dialling code becomes +595; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Asunción
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Staying in Asunción
Our booking partner lists 447 places to stay in Asuncion. Of the 246 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (138), and 8 are five-star. Across 79 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 45,129 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Asunción from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
1,011 km (628 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Santa Cruz de la Sierra; by road roughly 1,234 km (767 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Asunción by train?
About 14 h 32 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 Asunción?
Asunción is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Asuncion against America/La_Paz).
What currency do I need in Asunción?
The Guarani (PYG).
Where can I stay in Asunción?
Our booking partner lists 447 places to stay in Asuncion, 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.