How to get fromCopiapó to Concepciónby bus, plane, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Copiapó to Concepción by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Casther to Cruce de Aeropuerto de Atacama
2. Fly from Chamonate Airport (CPO) to Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP)CPO - CCP
5h 40m
$72–282
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Copiapó - Turbus to Terminal Alameda - Turbus
2. Take the train from Estacion Central Alameda to Chillán
3. Take the bus from Terminal del Centro to Tucapel 875
16h 44m
$28–98
Drive 1,304.4 km
1. Drive from Copiapó to Concepción1,304.4 km
14h 2m
$161–233
Bus, train via Copiapó
1. Take the bus from Copiapó to Santiago
2. Take the train from Estacion Central Alameda to Chillán
3. Take the bus from Terminal María Teresa to Concepción
18h 23m
$31–72
Bus via Maipú
1. Take the bus from Terrapuerto Atacama to Terminal San BorjaSantiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal Colón to Terminal CollaoSantiago
18h 32m
$34–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Copiapó - Turbus to Terminal de buses La SerenaSantiago / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Terminal CollaoConcepción / ...
18h 33m
$33–152

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

8Weekly Planes

4h 4mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Copiapó to Concepción.

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Distance: 1,168.7 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Copiapó, Chile and Concepción, Chile?

You can take a bus from Terrapuerto Atacama to Terminal Collao via Terminal San Borja and Terminal Colón in around 18h 32m.

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Concepción(opens in a new window), Chile(opens in a new window)

Concepción is a city and commune in south-central Chile, and the geographical and demographic core of the Greater Concepción metropolitan area, one of the three major conurbations in the country. It has a significant impact on domestic trade being part of the most heavily industrialized region in the country. It is the seat of the Concepción Province and the capital of the Bío Bío Region. It sits about 500 km south of the nation's capital, Santiago.

Things to do in Concepción

University of Concepción(Opens in a new window)

The University of Concepción (Spanish: Universidad de Concepción), also known by its acronym UDEC, is a private-law Chilean traditional university in Concepción, Chile. It is the third oldest and one of the most prestigious universities in Chile.

Casa del Arte(Opens in a new window)

The Casa del Arte José Clemente Orozco (more commonly known simply as the Casa del Arte, "House of Art" or Pinacoteco, "Art Gallery") is a Chilean art museum on the campus of the University of Concepción, in Concepción. It is situated on the corner of Chacabuco and Larenas, facing the Plaza Perú. The gallery attracts approximately 75,000 visitors a year and houses the country's largest collection of paintings outside the capital city of Santiago, and the most complete collection of Chilean art with some 1,800 works. One of its main features is the mural Presencia de América Latina (1964) by the Mexican artist Jorge González Camarena, which is in the entrance hall.

Presencia de América Latina(Opens in a new window)

Presencia de América Latina (Presence of Latin America), also known as Integración de América Latina (Integration of Latin America) is a mural painted by Mexican artist Jorge González Camarena between November 1964 and April 1965. The 300-square-meter mural, painted in acrylics on rough stucco, is located in the lobby of the Casa del Arte of the University of Concepción (Ciudad Universitaria de Concepción), in Concepción, Chile. Its principal theme is the unity and brotherhood of the different Latin American cultures.

Plaza Perú(Opens in a new window)

Plaza Perú is a square in the city of Concepción, Chile. It is situated in the University District in front of the main entrance of the Ciudad Universitaria de Concepción, by the Arco Universidad de Concepción and adjacent to the Casa del Arte. Built in 1942, there are several historic buildings surrounding the square, which were built in the 1940s. The plaza is known for being a gathering of students at the University of Concepción and youth in general.

Places to stay in Concepción

Mercure Concepcion(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Hotel Alborada(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Hotel Diego de Almagro Concepción(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Hotel Terrano Concepción(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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