What is the cheapest way to get from Balmaceda to Esquel?

The cheapest way to get from Balmaceda to Esquel is to bus which costs $55000 - $75000 and takes 22h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balmaceda to Esquel?

The fastest way to get from Balmaceda to Esquel is to drive which takes 9h 21m and costs $95000 - $150000.

Is there a direct bus between Balmaceda and Esquel?

No, there is no direct bus from Balmaceda to Esquel. However, there are services departing from Balmaceda and arriving at Esquel via Coyhaique, Oficina de información turística, Futaleufú and Frontera Argentia - Chile. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 23m.

How far is it from Balmaceda to Esquel?

The distance between Balmaceda and Esquel is 729 km. The road distance is 550.6 km.

How do I travel from Balmaceda to Esquel without a car?

The best way to get from Balmaceda to Esquel without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 18h 56m and costs $500000 - $550000.

How long does it take to get from Balmaceda to Esquel?

It takes approximately 14h 10m to get from Balmaceda to Esquel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balmaceda to Esquel bus from?

Balmaceda to Esquel bus services, operated by Buses Gardy, depart from Balmaceda station.

Where does the Balmaceda to Esquel bus arrive?

Balmaceda to Esquel bus services, operated by Buses Gardy, arrive at Coyhaique station.

Can I drive from Balmaceda to Esquel?

Yes, the driving distance between Balmaceda to Esquel is 551 km. It takes approximately 9h 21m to drive from Balmaceda to Esquel.

Where can I stay near Esquel?

There are 341+ hotels available in Esquel.

Balmaceda to Esquel - 5 ways to travel via car, car ferry, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Balmaceda to Esquel by car, car ferry, bus, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry, bus
best
1. Drive from Balmaceda to Puerto Ingeniero Ibáñez
2. Take the car ferry from Puerto Ingeniero Ibáñez to Chile Chico
3. Take the bus from Terminal De Ómnibus Los Antiguos to Terminal De Ómnibus Esquel
14h 10m
$71,438–189,222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Balmaceda to Coyhaique
2. Take the bus from Coyhaique to Chaitén
3. Take the bus from Oficina de información turística to Terminal de Buses Comuna de Futaleufú
4. Take the bus from Frontera Argentia - Chile to Esquel
22h 23m
$58,814–70,814
Drive 550.6 km
1. Drive from Balmaceda to Esquel550.6 km
9h 21m
$98,544–142,342
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Balmaceda Airport (BBA) to El Tepual International Airport (PMC)BBA - PMC
2. Take the bus from Puerto Montt to Futaleufú
3. Take the bus from Frontera Argentia - Chile to Esquel
10h 27m
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Balmaceda Airport to Puyuhuapi
2. Take the bus from Puyuhuapi to Chaitén
3. Take the bus from Oficina de información turística to Terminal de Buses Comuna de Futaleufú
4. Take the bus from Frontera Argentia - Chile to Esquel
18h 56m
$508,519–541,519

Balmaceda Airport (BBA) to El Tepual International Airport (PMC) flights

23Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

$37,623Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Balmaceda to Esquel.

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Distance: 729.5 km
Duration: 14h 10m

What companies run services between Balmaceda, Aisén, Chile and Esquel, Argentina?

You can take a bus from Balmaceda to Esquel via Coyhaique, Coyhaique, Chaitén, Oficina de información turística, Terminal de Buses Comuna de Futaleufú, Futaleufú, and Frontera Argentia - Chile in around 22h 23m.

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