What is the cheapest way to get from Calama to Temuco?

The cheapest way to get from Calama to Temuco is to bus via Rodoviario de la Araucanía which costs $60 - $180 and takes 31h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calama to Temuco?

The fastest way to get from Calama to Temuco is to fly which takes 7h 50m and costs $85 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Calama and Temuco?

No, there is no direct bus from Calama to Temuco. However, there are services departing from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile and arriving at Temuco via Terminal San Borja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 10m.

How far is it from Calama to Temuco?

The distance between Calama and Temuco is 1906 km. The road distance is 2187.2 km.

How do I travel from Calama to Temuco without a car?

The best way to get from Calama to Temuco without a car is to bus which takes 30h 10m and costs $60 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Calama to Temuco?

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Calama to Temuco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calama to Temuco bus from?

Calama to Temuco bus services, operated by Pluss Chile, depart from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile station.

Bus or fly from Calama to Temuco?

The best way to get from Calama to Temuco is to fly which takes 7h 50m and costs $85 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 30h 10m.

Where does the Calama to Temuco bus arrive?

Calama to Temuco bus services, operated by Pluss Chile, arrive at Terminal San Borja station.

Can I drive from Calama to Temuco?

Yes, the driving distance between Calama to Temuco is 2187 km. It takes approximately 24h 23m to drive from Calama to Temuco.

Where can I stay near Temuco?

There are 355+ hotels available in Temuco.

Calama to Temuco - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Calama to Temuco by plane, bus, car, or train

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

Fly Calama Airport to La Araucanía International Airport
best
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO)plane CJC - ZCO
7h 50m
$87–357
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal San Borjabus
2. Take the train from Estacion Central Alameda to Chillántrain
3. Take the bus from Chillán to Terminal Santa Maríabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Turbus - Los Ángeles to Terminal Bio Bio Temucobus
31h 42m
$54–117
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal San Borjabus Calama
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Temucobus Santiago
30h 10m
$64–149
Drive 2,187.2 km
1. Drive from Calama to Temucocar 2,187.2 km
24h 23m
$270–390
Fly Calama Airport to Osorno, bus
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Osorno (ZOS)plane CJC - ZOS
2. Take the bus from Osorno to Temucobus
10h 10m
$88–334
Bus to Antofagasta Airport, fly to La Araucanía International Airport
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Antofagastabus
2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO)plane ANF - ZCO
10h 37m
$115–420
Fly Calama Airport to Pichoy Airport, bus
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Pichoy Airport (ZAL)plane CJC - ZAL
2. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Pitrufquenbus
10h 27m
$92–433
Fly Calama Airport to El Tepual International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to El Tepual International Airport (PMC)plane CJC - PMC
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt to Rodoviario de la Araucaníabus
11h 18m
$89–413
Bus via Rodoviario de la Araucanía
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Turbus to Terminal Alameda - Turbusbus Calama
2. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Rodoviario de la Araucaníabus Santiago / ...
31h 50m
$62–176

Calama to Temuco by bus

2Weekly Buses

30h 10mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,906 km
Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Calama, Chile and Temuco, Chile?

LATAM Chile, Sky Airline, and JetSMART fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Temuco via Terminal San Borja in around 30h 10m.

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