There are 6 ways to get from Buenos Aires to Santiago by plane, bus 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 from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery
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Fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Santiago (SCL)
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Buenos Aires to Santiago
4 alternative options
Fly from Ezeiza
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Fly from Ezeiza (EZE) to Santiago (SCL)
Bus via Mendoza
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Take the bus from Buenos Aires - Hotel Sarmiento to Mendoza
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Take the bus from Mendoza to Santiago
Bus #2
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Take the bus from Buenos Aires - El Retiro to Santiago - Los Heroes
Drive
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Drive from Buenos Aires to Santiago
Buenos Aires to Santiago by bus
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International entry into Chile from Argentina
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Argentina
Restricted for: There are no current restrictions
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Conditions of entry into Chile from Argentina
- COVID-19 test upon arrival
- Isolation required for positive cases or close contact on arrival flight
- Health declaration required
- Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
- All travellers require a Mobility Pass that certifies they have been fully vaccinated
- Travel insurance and medical declaration are required for foreign nationals
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- COVID-19 test upon arrival
- Isolation required for positive cases or close contact on arrival flight
- Health declaration required
- Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
- All travellers require a Mobility Pass that certifies they have been fully vaccinated
- Travel insurance and medical declaration are required for foreign nationals
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Rules to follow in Chile
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Yes, but conditions apply when entering Chile from Argentina.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Health pass is required on all public transport
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Santiago is 600 360 7777.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Santiago is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Santiago is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 600 360 7777.
No, returning to Argentina from Chile is currently allowed.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 29 Jun 2022
Exceptions may apply, for full details: Chile Atiende.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buenos Aires to Santiago is to bus via Mendoza which costs $4500 - $5500 and takes 21h 58m.
The quickest way to get from Buenos Aires to Santiago is to fly which costs $10000 - $37000 and takes 5h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buenos Aires and arriving at Santiago. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 24h.
The distance between Buenos Aires and Santiago is 1137 km. The road distance is 1397.7 km.
The best way to get from Buenos Aires to Santiago without a car is to bus via Mendoza which takes 21h 58m and costs $4500 - $5500.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Buenos Aires to Santiago, including transfers.
Buenos Aires to Santiago bus services, operated by Sendas, depart from Buenos Aires - Hotel Sarmiento station.
The best way to get from Buenos Aires to Santiago is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $10000 - $37000. Alternatively, you can bus via Mendoza, which costs $4500 - $5500 and takes 21h 58m.
The quickest flight from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport to Santiago Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 15m.
Buenos Aires to Santiago bus services, operated by El Rapido Internacional, arrive at Santiago station.
- Distance: 1137.3 km
- Duration: 5h 22m
What companies run services between Buenos Aires, Argentina and Santiago, Chile?
LATAM Chile, Aerolíneas Argentinas and three other airlines fly from Buenos Aires to Santiago every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buenos Aires to Santiago via Mendoza, Santiago, and PI439-Parada 3 / in around 21h 58m.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery to Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160 - $850
Flights from Ezeiza to Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $750
- Website
- aerolineas.com.ar
Flights from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery to Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $550
Flights from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery to Santiago via Mendoza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110 - $550
Flights from Ezeiza to Santiago via Mendoza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210 - $1,600
- Website
- skyairline.com
Flights from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery to Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95 - $460
Flights from Ezeiza to Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $420
- Website
- jetsmart.com
Flights from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery to Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85 - $420
Flights from Ezeiza to Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $80 - $270
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery to Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $550
Flights from Ezeiza to Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $650
- Website
- jetsmart.com
Flights from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery to Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $50 - $340
- Website
- vytsendas.com.ar
Bus from Buenos Aires - Hotel Sarmiento to Mendoza
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30
- Schedules at
- viajesendas.com.ar
- Book at
- plataforma10.com.ar
- Phone
- 1-305-677-0535
- info@elrapidoint.com.ar
- Website
- elrapidoint.com.ar
Bus from Mendoza to Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8 - $13
- Schedules at
- elrapidoint.com.ar
- Book at
- elrapidoint.com.ar
- Semi Bed
- $9 - $13
- Bed
- $10 - $15
- Phone
- +56 600 360 0224
- contacto@busesahumada.cl
- Website
- busesahumada.cl
Bus from Buenos Aires to Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70 - $120
- Website
- Buses Ahumada
- Phone
- +56 2 776-2426
- Website
- pdelsur.cl
Bus from Buenos Aires - El Retiro to Santiago - Los Heroes
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $68
- Schedules at
- pdelsur.cl
Bus from Buenos Aires - El Retiro to Santiago - Los Heroes
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $68
- Schedules at
- pdelsur.cl
- Phone
- +54 800-122-2282
- atencionalcliente@catainternacional.com
- Website
- catainternacional.com
Bus from Buenos Aires to Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30 - $130
- Schedules at
- catainternacional.com
- Semi Bed
- $30 - $45
- Bed
- $35 - $50
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More Questions & Answers
Santiago is 1h behind Buenos Aires. It is currently 11:05 PM in Buenos Aires and 10:05 PM in Santiago.
Yes, the driving distance between Buenos Aires to Santiago is 1398 km. It takes approximately 15h 51m to drive from Buenos Aires to Santiago.
LATAM Chile, Jetsmart, Sky Airline and two other airlines offer flights from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport to Santiago Airport.
There are 570+ hotels available in Santiago. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport is to bus which takes 23 min and costs $20 - $25.