There are 8 ways to get from Atacama Region to Bariloche by plane, bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to San Carlos de Bariloche
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Fly from Copiapo (CPO) to San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC)
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Copiapó to Santiago
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Take the bus from Santiago to Bariloche
6 alternative options
Fly to Osorno, bus
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Fly from Copiapo (CPO) to Osorno (ZOS)
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Take the bus from Osorno to San Carlos de Bariloche
Fly to Puerto Montt, bus
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Fly from Copiapo (CPO) to Puerto Montt (PMC)
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Take the bus from Puerto Montt to San Carlos de Bariloche
Bus via Osorno
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Take the bus from Copiapó to Santiago - Alameda
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Take the bus from Santiago - Alameda Terminal to Osorno
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Take the bus from Osorno to San Carlos de Bariloche
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Copiapó to Santiago - Alameda
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Take the train from Estación Central - Alameda to Chillán
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Take the bus from Chillán to Osorno
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Take the bus from Osorno to San Carlos de Bariloche
Bus #2
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Take the bus from Copiapó to Santiago
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Take the bus from Santiago - Terminal Sur to Puerto Varas
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Take the Bus from Puerto Varas to San Carlos Bariloche
Drive
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Drive from Copiapó to Bariloche
Copiapo (CPO) to San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC) flights
The flight time between Copiapo (CPO) and San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC) is around 6h 34m and covers a distance of around 1544 km. This includes an average layover time of around 3h 24m. Services are operated by Sky Airline and LATAM Chile. Typically three flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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International entry into Argentina from Chile
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Chile
Conditions of entry into Argentina from Chile
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Argentina
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Argentina is currently allowed from Chile.
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- There are no current restrictions
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Bariloche is 120.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Bariloche is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Bariloche is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 120.
No, returning to Chile from Argentina is currently allowed.
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Last updated: 15 May 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atacama Region to Bariloche is to bus which costs $45 - $110 and takes 30h 20m.
The quickest way to get from Atacama Region to Bariloche is to fly and bus which costs $95 - $310 and takes 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct bus from Atacama Region to Bariloche. However, there are services departing from Copiapó and arriving at Bariloche Centro via Santiago - Alameda Terminal, Osorno and Bariloche - Caminero. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 13m.
It is 1516 km from Atacama Region to Bariloche. It is approximately 1974 km to drive.
The best way to get from Atacama Region to Bariloche without a car is to bus via Osorno which takes 25h 13m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Atacama Region to Bariloche, including transfers.
Atacama Region to Bariloche bus services, operated by Turbus, depart from Copiapó station.
The best way to get from Atacama Region to Bariloche is to fly which takes 8h 5m and costs $110 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus via Osorno, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 25h 13m.
There is no direct flight from Copiapo Airport to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport. The quickest flight takes 6h 25m and has one stopover.
Atacama Region to Bariloche bus services, operated by Buses TransAustral LTDA, arrive at San Carlos de Bariloche station.

- Distance: 1515.6 km
- Duration: 8h 5m
What companies run services between Atacama Region, Chile and Bariloche, Argentina?
Sky Airline and LATAM Chile fly from Caldera to Bariloche 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Copiapó to Bariloche via Santiago - Alameda, Santiago - Alameda Terminal, Osorno, Osorno, San Carlos de Bariloche, and Bariloche - Caminero in around 25h 13m.

- Website
- skyairline.com
Flights from Copiapo to San Carlos de Bariloche via Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $23000 - $85000
Flights from Copiapo to Osorno via Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $13000 - $60000
Flights from Copiapo to Puerto Montt via Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $13000 - $60000

- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Copiapo to Osorno via Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $16000 - $100000
Flights from Copiapo to Puerto Montt via Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $16000 - $95000

- Phone
- +56 22 585 5000
- contacto@trencentral.cl
- Website
- efe.cl
Train from Estación Central - Alameda to Chillán
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2600 - $6500
- Schedules at
- efe.cl
- Standard
- $2600 - $6500

- Phone
- +56 67 223 2067
- info@transaustralbus.com
- Website
- transaustralbus.com
Bus from Osorno to San Carlos de Bariloche
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5019
- Schedules at
- transaustralbus.com
Bus from Puerto Montt to San Carlos de Bariloche
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5019
- Schedules at
- transaustralbus.com

- Phone
- +56 22 822 7500
- atencion_clientes@turbus.cl
- Website
- new.turbus.cl
Bus from Copiapó to Santiago - Alameda
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8000 - $12000
- Schedules at
- new.turbus.cl
- Semi Cama
- $3500 - $7000
- Premium
- $8000 - $12000
- Cama
- $10000 - $15000
Bus from Santiago - Alameda Terminal to Osorno
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9000 - $13000
- Schedules at
- new.turbus.cl
- Semi Cama
- $4000 - $8000
- Premium
- $9000 - $13000
- Cama
- $11000 - $17000
Bus from Copiapó to Santiago - Alameda
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8000 - $12000
- Schedules at
- new.turbus.cl
- Semi Cama
- $3500 - $7000
- Premium
- $8000 - $12000
- Cama
- $10000 - $15000

- Phone
- +56 22 822 7528
- clientescondor@condorbus.cl
- Website
- condorbus.cl
Bus from Copiapó to Santiago - Terminal Alameda
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8000 - $18000
- Website
- Condor Bus
- Semi Cama
- $8000 - $12000
- Cama
- $11000 - $18000
Bus from Chillán to Osorno
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5000 - $14000
- Website
- Condor Bus
- Semi Cama
- $5000 - $8000
- Cama
- $7500 - $14000

- Phone
- 0810 122 1122
- gestionesatc@andesmar.com.ar
- Website
- andesmar.com
Bus from Chillán to Osorno
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3300 - $6000
- Website
- https://www.andesmar.com/en
- Bed
- $4300 - $6000
- Semi bed
- $3300 - $4900
Bus from Santiago to Bariloche
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $7500 - $13000
- Website
- https://www.andesmar.com/en
- Bed
- $9500 - $13000
- Semi bed
- $7500 - $12000

- Phone
- +56 9 8880 0397
- contacto@ciktur.cl
- Website
- ciktur.cl
Bus from Copiapó to Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5500 - $12000
- Schedules at
- ciktur.cl
- Semi Cama
- $5500 - $9500
- Cama
- $7500 - $12000

- Phone
- +56 600 600 0018
- clientes@pullmanbus.cl
- Website
- pullmanbus.cl
Bus from Copiapó to Santiago - San Borja
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4000 - $13000
- Website
- https://www.pullmanbus.cl/en/bus-tickets
- Semi Cama
- $4000 - $6000
- Salón Cama
- $5500 - $9500

- Phone
- +56 22 3813 550
- info@plusschile.cl
- Website
- plusschile.cl
Bus from Copiapó to Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4600 - $6500
- Schedules at
- plusschile.cl
- Book at
- comprapasajes.plusschile.cl

- Phone
- +56 22 596 1100
- Website
- expresonorte.cl
Bus from Copiapó to Santiago - San Borja
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4800 - $11000
- Schedules at
- expresonorte.cl
- Semi Cama
- $4800 - $7000
- Cama
- $6500 - $9500

- atencionalcliente@romani.cl
- Website
- busesromani.cl
Bus from Copiapó to Santiago - San Borja
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5500 - $11000
- Schedules at
- busesromani.cl
- Cama
- $7000 - $11000

- Phone
- +56 51 221 3127
Bus from Copiapó to Santiago - San Borja
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily

- Phone
- +56 22 683 8528
- hola@andimar.cl
- Website
- andimar.cl
Bus from Copiapó to Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6000 - $11000
- Schedules at
- andimar.cl
- Semi Cama
- $6000 - $8000
- Cama
- $7000 - $11000

- Phone
- +56 65 229 0100
- contacto@busesetm.cl
- Website
- etm.cl
Bus from Santiago - Terminal Sur to Puerto Varas
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6500 - $9500
- Website
- https://www.etm.cl/

- Phone
- +56 60 0401 5151
- servicioalcliente@busnortechile.cl
- Website
- busnortechile.cl
Bus from Santiago to Puerto Varas
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7000 - $9000
- Schedules at
- busnortechile.cl
- Cama
- $7000 - $9000

- Phone
- +56 93 406 2885
- contacto@cruceandino.com
- Website
- cruceandino.com
Bus from Puerto Varas to San Carlos Bariloche
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $69539
- Schedules at
- cruceandino.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bariloche is 1h ahead of Atacama Region. It is currently 3:30 PM in Atacama Region and 4:30 PM in Bariloche.
Yes, the driving distance between Atacama Region to Bariloche is 1974 km. It takes approximately 20h 28m to drive from Atacama Region to Bariloche.
LATAM Chile and Sky Airline offer flights from Copiapo Airport to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport.
There are 157+ hotels available in Bariloche. Prices start at $22500 ARS per night.
The best way to get from Atacama Region to Copiapo Airport is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $17 - $22.