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

The cheapest way to get from Castro to Esquel is to car ferry and bus which costs $27000 - $280000 and takes 16h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castro to Esquel is to car ferry and bus which takes 16h 34m and costs $27000 - $280000.

Is there a direct bus between Castro and Esquel?

No, there is no direct bus from Castro to Esquel. However, there are services departing from Castro and arriving at Esquel via Puerto Montt, Futaleufú and Frontera Argentia - Chile. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Castro to Esquel?

The distance between Castro and Esquel is 909 km.

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

The best way to get from Castro to Esquel without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 16h 34m and costs $27000 - $280000.

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

It takes approximately 9h 56m to get from Castro to Esquel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castro to Esquel bus from?

Castro to Esquel bus services, operated by Empresas Cruz Del Sur, depart from Castro station.

Where does the Castro to Esquel bus arrive?

Castro to Esquel bus services, operated by Empresas Cruz Del Sur, arrive at Puerto Montt station.

Where can I stay near Esquel?

There are 337+ hotels available in Esquel.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Castro to Esquel by bus, car, car ferry, or busferry

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

Bus, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Municipal de Castro to Paradero El Tenientebus
2. Take the bus from Puerto Montt to Futaleufúbus
3. Drive from Futaleufú to Esquelcar
9h 56m
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Rampa Castro to Rampa Chaiténcarferry
2. Take the bus from Oficina de información turística to Terminal de Buses Comuna de Futaleufúbus
3. Take the bus from Frontera Argentia - Chile to Esquelbus
16h 34m
$27,265–278,990
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Castro to Chacaocar
2. Take the car ferry from Chacao to Parguacarferry
3. Drive from Pargua to Puerto De Puerto Monttcar
4. Take the car ferry from Puerto De Puerto Montt to Rampa Chaiténcarferry
5. Drive from Rampa Chaitén to Esquelcar
17h 45m
$107,205–412,740
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Castro to Puerto Monttbusferry
2. Take the bus from Puerto Montt to Futaleufúbus
3. Take the bus from Frontera Argentia - Chile to Esquelbus
11h 55m
Tour, bus
1. Take the busferry from Castro to Puerto Monttbusferry
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt to Barilochebus
3. Take the bus from Bariloche Terminal to Esquelbus
19h 15m
$99,642–152,142

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Castro to Esquel.

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Distance: 908.7 km
Duration: 9h 56m

What companies run services between Castro, Chile and Esquel, Argentina?

There is no direct connection from Castro to Esquel. However, you can take the bus to Paradero El Teniente, take the bus to Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt, walk to Puerto Montt, take the bus to Puerto Montt, take the bus to Futaleufú, then drive to Esquel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galvarino Riveros/Baquedano to Esquel via O'Higgins/Almirante Latorre, Rampa Castro, Rampa Chaitén, Oficina de información turística, Terminal de Buses Comuna de Futaleufú, Futaleufú, and Frontera Argentia - Chile in around 16h 34m.

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