Viña del Mar to San Rafael by train
San Rafael lies 346 km (215 mi) south-east of Viña del Mar, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 58 min at the speeds typical of Chile and Argentina rail, over roughly 422 km (262 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Viña del Mar | San Rafael | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Argentina |
| Population | 334,248 | 118,009 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 690 m (2,264 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Mendoza) |
| Stations on record | Estación Recreo, Estación Hospital, Metro Valparaíso, Estación Chorrillos | San Rafael train station |
| Postal codes | 2520000 | 4427–5753 |
What changes when you arrive in San Rafael
Crossing from Chile into Argentina: money changes from the Peso 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.
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Staying in San Rafael
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Common questions
How far is San Rafael from Viña del Mar?
346 km (215 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Viña del Mar; by road roughly 422 km (262 mi).
How long does it take to get from Viña del Mar to San Rafael by train?
About 4 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Viña del Mar and San Rafael?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in San Rafael?
The Peso (ARS).
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.