Trains to Valparaíso
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 4 railway stations in Valparaíso: Estación Francia, Estación Portales, Estación Bellavista, Estación Barón. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Valparaíso
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaíso to Maipú | Chile | 96 km (60 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Valparaíso to Santiago | Chile | 103 km (64 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Valparaíso to Puente Alto | Chile | 117 km (73 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Valparaíso to Rancagua | Chile | 151 km (94 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Valparaíso to Curicó | Chile | 219 km (136 mi) | about 3 h 9 min |
| Valparaíso to Mendoza | Argentina | 260 km (162 mi) | about 3 h 44 min |
| Valparaíso to Talca | Chile | 265 km (165 mi) | about 3 h 49 min |
| Valparaíso to Coquimbo | Chile | 344 km (214 mi) | about 4 h 57 min |
| Valparaíso to La Serena | Chile | 350 km (217 mi) | about 5 h 2 min |
| Valparaíso to San Rafael | Argentina | 352 km (218 mi) | about 5 h 3 min |
| Valparaíso to Talcahuano | Chile | 432 km (268 mi) | about 6 h 13 min |
| Valparaíso to Concepción | Chile | 441 km (274 mi) | about 6 h 20 min |
| Valparaíso to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 1,236 km (768 mi) | about 17 h 46 min |
| Valparaíso to Córdoba | Argentina | 723 km (449 mi) | about 10 h 23 min |
| Valparaíso to Montevideo | Uruguay | 1,438 km (893 mi) | about 20 h 40 min |
| Valparaíso to Rosario | Argentina | 1,025 km (637 mi) | about 14 h 44 min |
| Valparaíso to Mar del Plata | Argentina | 1,386 km (861 mi) | about 19 h 56 min |
| Valparaíso to San Miguel de Tucumán | Argentina | 927 km (576 mi) | about 13 h 20 min |
| Valparaíso to Salta | Argentina | 1,096 km (681 mi) | about 15 h 45 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Valparaíso have?
Estación Francia, Estación Portales, Estación Bellavista, Estación Barón.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.