| Duration | 3h 10m |
| Distance | 255.6 km |
| Average price | $15 |
| Frequency | 4/day |
Trip overview
The bus between Santiago and Talca takes 3h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Santiago to Talca. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Santiago to Talca bus times
Buses run four times a day between Terminal Sur de Santiago and Talca.
The service departs Terminal Sur de Santiago at 18:00 in the evening, which arrives into Talca at 21:10.
All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 10m.
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Departing Sunday, December 7, 2025
Departing Monday, December 8, 2025
Departing Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Frequently asked questions
Want to know about travelling from Santiago to Talca? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport?, What is the quickest option?, How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
Is there a direct bus between Santiago and Talca?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal San Borja and arriving at Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
More details
How far is it from Santiago to Talca?
The distance between Santiago and Talca is 252 km. The road distance is 255.6 km.
Get driving directions
Where do I catch the Santiago to Talca bus from?
Santiago to Talca bus services, operated by Buses Talca, Paris & Londres (TPL), depart from Terminal San Borja station.
More details
Where does the Santiago to Talca bus arrive?
Santiago to Talca bus services, operated by Buses Talca, Paris & Londres (TPL), arrive at Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli station.
More details
How do I get a bus ticket from Santiago to Talca?
Book your Santiago to Talca bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Search and book
Where can I stay near Talca?
There are 105+ hotels available in Talca.
More detailsWhat companies run services between Santiago and Talca?
Buses Talca, Paris & Londres (TPL) operates a bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $9 - $15 and the journey takes 3h. Eight other operators also service this route.
Bus operators
20170261343_20170261343.png)
Buses Talca, Paris & Londres (TPL)
Ave. Duration
3h
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
$9 - $15
- Phone
- +56 71 221 1010
- contacto@tpl.cl
- Website
- busestalcaparisylondres.cl
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9 - $15
- Schedules at
- busestalcaparisylondres.cl
Buses Altas Cumbres
Ave. Duration
3h 10m
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
$14
- Phone
- +56 71 243 9390
- contacto@busesaltascumbres.cl
- Website
- busesaltascumbres.cl
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14
- Schedules at
- busesaltascumbres.cl
Pullman Setter
Ave. Duration
3h
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$10
- pullmansetter@gmail.com
- Website
- busessetter.cl
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10
- Schedules at
- busessetter.cl
Pullman Del Sur
Ave. Duration
3h 15m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$9 - $15
- Phone
- +56 2 776-2426
- contacto_web@pdelsur.cl
- Website
- pdelsur.cl
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9 - $15
- Schedules at
- pdelsur.cl
- Cama
- $9 - $13
- Semi Cama
- $9 - $13
Linatal
Ave. Duration
3h 51m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$8 - $14
- Phone
- +56 73 263 3670
- contacto@linatal.cl
- Website
- linatal.cl
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8 - $14
- Schedules at
- linatal.cl
- Cama
- $11 - $14
- Semi Cama
- $8 - $10
Flixbus Chile
Ave. Duration
3h 10m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$8 - $15
- Website
- flixbus.cl
Bus from Santiago to Talca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8 - $15
- Schedules at
- flixbus.cl
- Road
- $8 - $15
Pullman Bus
Ave. Duration
3h 10m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$10 - $35
- Phone
- +56 600 600 0018
- clientes@pullmanbus.cl
- Website
- pullmanbus.cl
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10 - $35
- Schedules at
- pullmanbus.cl
- Book at
- pullmanbus.cl
- Salón Cama
- $23 - $35
ETM
Ave. Duration
3h 5m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$9 - $22
- Phone
- +56 65 229 0100
- contacto@busesetm.cl
- Website
- etm.cl
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9 - $22
- Schedules at
- etm.cl
Buses Tepual
Ave. Duration
3h 4m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$10 - $40
- Phone
- +56 22 748 6521
- contacto@tepualvip.cl
- Website
- tepualvip.cl
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10 - $40
- Schedules at
- tepualvip.cl
Bus trips from Santiago
Santiago to Santiago Airport SCL
Santiago to Valparaíso
Santiago to Chillán
Santiago to Puerto Varas
Santiago to La Serena
Santiago to Calama
Santiago to Temuco
Santiago to Isla Chiloé
Santiago to Villarrica Araucanía Chile
Santiago to Reñaca
Santiago to Cochamó
Santiago to Pirque
Santiago to Aconcagua Provincial Park
Santiago to Los Lagos
Santiago to El Tabo
Santiago to Maipú
Santiago to Mercado Central de Santiago
Santiago to Lo Barnechea
Santiago to Catamarca
Santiago to Santiago Terminal Alameda
Santiago to Plaza de Papudo
Santiago to El Calafate Airport FTE
Santiago to San Antonio Barrancas
Santiago to Santiago del Estero
Santiago to Olavarría
Santiago to Universidad de Chile Station
Santiago to 4381123894
Santiago to Futaleufú Department
Santiago to Miramar Buenos Aires Argentina
Santiago to Norus Las Condes Santiago
Get the Rome2Rio app
Find the best way to get from A to B, anywhere in the world, on your mobile or tablet.
Compare your options: plane, train, bus, car, ferry, bike share, driving and walking directions all in one search.
Learn more about our apps
