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

The cheapest way to get from Esquel to Balmaceda is to bus which costs $40 - $55 and takes 22h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Esquel to Balmaceda is to drive which takes 9h 21m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Esquel and Balmaceda?

No, there is no direct bus from Esquel to Balmaceda. However, there are services departing from Esquel and arriving at Balmaceda via Frontera Argentia - Chile, Terminal de Buses Comuna de Futaleufú, Chaitén and Coyhaique. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 23m.

How far is it from Esquel to Balmaceda?

The distance between Esquel and Balmaceda is 729 km. The road distance is 550.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Esquel to Balmaceda without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 18h 26m and costs $350 - $380.

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

It takes approximately 14h 10m to get from Esquel to Balmaceda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esquel to Balmaceda bus from?

Esquel to Balmaceda bus services, operated by Transporte Jacobsen, depart from Esquel station.

Where does the Esquel to Balmaceda bus arrive?

Esquel to Balmaceda bus services, operated by Transporte Jacobsen, arrive at Frontera Argentia - Chile station.

Can I drive from Esquel to Balmaceda?

Yes, the driving distance between Esquel to Balmaceda is 551 km. It takes approximately 9h 21m to drive from Esquel to Balmaceda.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Esquel to Balmaceda by bus, car ferry, car, plane, or shuttle

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

Bus, car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal De Ómnibus Esquel to Terminal De Ómnibus Los Antiguos
2. Take the car ferry from Chile Chico to Puerto Ingeniero Ibáñez
3. Drive from Puerto Ingeniero Ibáñez to Balmaceda
14h 10m
$50–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Esquel to Frontera Argentia - Chile
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Comuna de Futaleufú to Oficina de información turística
3. Take the bus from Chaitén to Coyhaique
4. Take the bus from Coyhaique to Balmaceda
22h 23m
$41–51
Drive 550.7 km
1. Drive from Esquel to Balmaceda550.7 km
9h 21m
$68–99
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Esquel to Frontera Argentia - Chile
2. Take the bus from Futaleufú to Puerto Montt
3. Fly from El Tepual International Airport (PMC) to Balmaceda Airport (BBA)PMC - BBA
10h 23m
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Esquel to Frontera Argentia - Chile
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Comuna de Futaleufú to Oficina de información turística
3. Take the bus from Chaitén to Puyuhuapi
4. Take a shuttle bus from Puyuhuapi to Balmaceda Airport
18h 26m
$351–375

El Tepual International Airport (PMC) to Balmaceda Airport (BBA) flights

22Weekly Planes

1h 7mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Esquel to Balmaceda.

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Distance: 728.6 km
Duration: 14h 10m

What companies run services between Esquel, Argentina and Balmaceda, Aisén, Chile?

You can take a bus from Esquel to Balmaceda via Frontera Argentia - Chile, Futaleufú, Terminal de Buses Comuna de Futaleufú, Oficina de información turística, Chaitén, Coyhaique, and Coyhaique in around 22h 23m.

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