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

The cheapest way to get from Concepción to Calama is to bus and train which costs $35 - $95 and takes 28h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Concepción to Calama is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $85 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Concepción and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Concepción to Calama. However, there are services departing from Terminal Collao and arriving at Terminal de Buses Calama via Terminal Alameda - Turbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 45m.

How far is it from Concepción to Calama?

The distance between Concepción and Calama is 1651 km. The road distance is 2011.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Concepción to Calama without a car is to bus which takes 27h 45m and costs $45 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Concepción to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Concepción to Calama bus from?

Concepción to Calama bus services, operated by Pullman Tur, depart from Terminal Collao station.

Bus or fly from Concepción to Calama?

The best way to get from Concepción to Calama is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $85 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $140 and takes 27h 45m.

Where does the Concepción to Calama bus arrive?

Concepción to Calama bus services, operated by Pullman Tur, arrive at Terminal Sur de Santiago station.

Can I drive from Concepción to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Concepción to Calama is 2011 km. It takes approximately 22h 28m to drive from Concepción to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 85+ hotels available in Calama.

Concepción to Calama - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Concepción 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 20m
$87–304
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
28h 56m
$35–91
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 / ...
27h 45m
$48–139
Drive 2,011.4 km
1. Drive from Concepción to Calama2,011.4 km
22h 28m
$248–359
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
28h 9m
$50–166

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

23Weekly Planes

3h 27mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Concepción to Calama.

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Distance: 1,650.8 km
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Concepción, 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 Terminal Collao to Terminal de Buses Calama via Terminal Sur de Santiago and Terminal Alameda - Turbus in around 27h 45m.

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