What is the cheapest way to get from Concepción (Station) to Calama?

The cheapest way to get from Concepción (Station) to Calama is to bus and train which costs $35 - $90 and takes 29h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Concepción (Station) to Calama?

The fastest way to get from Concepción (Station) to Calama is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $40 - $300.

How far is it from Concepción (Station) to Calama?

The distance between Concepción (Station) and Calama is 1652 km. The road distance is 2023.4 km.

How do I travel from Concepción (Station) to Calama without a car?

The best way to get from Concepción (Station) to Calama without a car is to bus via Talca which takes 27h 48m and costs $45 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Concepción (Station) to Calama?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Concepción (Station) to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Concepción (Station) to Calama bus from?

Concepción (Station) to Calama bus services, operated by Buses Talca, Paris & Londres (TPL), depart from Concepción station.

Bus or fly from Concepción (Station) to Calama?

The best way to get from Concepción (Station) to Calama is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $40 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus via Talca, which costs $45 - $160 and takes 27h 48m.

Where does the Concepción (Station) to Calama bus arrive?

Concepción (Station) to Calama bus services, operated by Buses Talca, Paris & Londres (TPL), arrive at Terminal María Teresa station.

Can I drive from Concepción (Station) to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Concepción (Station) to Calama is 2023 km. It takes approximately 22h 13m to drive from Concepción (Station) to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 75+ hotels available in Calama.

Concepción (Station) to Calama - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Concepción (Station) and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Concepción (Station) to Calama. However, there are services departing from Concepción and arriving at Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile via Terminal María Teresa, Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli and Terminal San Borja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 48m.

There are 5 ways to get from Concepción (Station) to Calama 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
best
1. Fly from Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP) to Calama Airport (CJC)CCP - CJC
4h 35m
$41–292
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Collao to Terminal del Centro
2. Take the train from Chillán to Estacion Central Alameda
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile
29h 11m
$36–87
Bus via Talca
1. Take the bus from Concepción to Terminal María Teresa
2. Take the bus from Terminal María Teresa to Termina de Buses - Turbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli to Terminal San Borja
4. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile
27h 48m
$50–156
Drive 2,023.4 km
1. Drive from Concepción (Station) to Calama2,023.4 km
22h 13m
$250–361
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Collao to Terminal Sur de SantiagoSantiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal de Buses CalamaSantiago
28h 6m
$48–141

Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights

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3h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,652.1 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Concepción (Station), Chile and Calama, Chile?

JetSMART, LATAM Chile, and Sky Airline fly from Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP) to Calama Airport (CJC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Concepción to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile via Terminal María Teresa, Termina de Buses - Turbus, Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli, and Terminal San Borja in around 27h 48m.

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