Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Salta by train
Salta lies 814 km (506 mi) south of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 11 h 42 min at the speeds typical of Bolivia and Argentina rail, over roughly 993 km (617 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Salta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Argentina |
| Population | 1.8 million | 520,683 |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 1,054 m (3,458 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Salta) |
| Stations on record | Santa Cruz station | Salta railway station |
Clocks in Salta are 1 h ahead of Santa Cruz de la Sierra right now, so a 11 h 42 min journey lands 12 h 42 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Salta
Crossing from Bolivia into Argentina: money changes from the Boliviano 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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Salta
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Staying in Salta
Our booking partner lists 1,618+ places to stay in Salta (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 457 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (239), and 6 are five-star. Across 139 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 57,743 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Salta from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
814 km (506 mi) in a straight line, south of Santa Cruz de la Sierra; by road roughly 993 km (617 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Salta by train?
About 11 h 42 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 Salta?
Salta is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Argentina/Salta against America/La_Paz).
What currency do I need in Salta?
The Peso (ARS).
Where can I stay in Salta?
Our booking partner lists 1,618+ places to stay in Salta, 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.