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

The cheapest way to get from Concepción to Caldera is to bus via Santiago which costs $35 - $130 and takes 19h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Concepción to Caldera is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $55 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Concepción and Caldera?

No, there is no direct bus from Concepción to Caldera. However, there are services departing from Terminal Collao and arriving at Terminal Caldera via Terminal Sur de Santiago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 15m.

How far is it from Concepción to Caldera?

The distance between Concepción and Caldera is 1111 km. The road distance is 1370.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Concepción to Caldera without a car is to bus via Santiago which takes 19h 15m and costs $35 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Concepción to Caldera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Concepción to Caldera bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Concepción to Caldera?

The best way to get from Concepción to Caldera is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $55 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus via Santiago, which costs $35 - $130 and takes 19h 15m.

Where does the Concepción to Caldera bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Concepción to Caldera?

Yes, the driving distance between Concepción to Caldera is 1370 km. It takes approximately 14h 37m to drive from Concepción to Caldera.

Where can I stay near Caldera?

There are 82+ hotels available in Caldera.

Concepción to Caldera - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Concepción to Caldera 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 Chamonate Airport (CPO)CCP - CPO
5h 3m
$56–295
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 Sur de Santiago to Terminal Caldera
20h 24m
$29–96
Bus via Santiago
1. Take the bus from Terminal Collao to Terminal Sur de SantiagoSantiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal CalderaSantiago / ...
19h 15m
$37–123
Drive 1,370.3 km
1. Drive from Concepción to Caldera1,370.3 km
14h 37m
$169–245
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Collao to Terminal de buses La SerenaConcepción / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to CalderaValparaíso
20h 20m
$41–151
Bus via Talca
1. Take the bus from Concepción to Talca
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli to Terminal San Borja
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to La Calera - Cruce
4. Take the bus from La Calera - Cruce to Caldera
20h 38m
$32–75

Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP) to Chamonate Airport (CPO) flights

7Weekly Planes

4h 19mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,111.3 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Concepción, Chile and Caldera, Atacama Region, Chile?

LATAM Chile, Sky Airline, and JetSMART fly from Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP) to Chamonate Airport (CPO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Collao to Terminal Caldera via Terminal Sur de Santiago in around 19h 15m.

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