What is the cheapest way to get from Lima to Vallenar?

The cheapest way to get from Lima to Vallenar is to bus and train which costs $70 - $100 and takes 47h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lima to Vallenar?

The fastest way to get from Lima to Vallenar is to fly and taxi and bus which takes 9h 2m and costs $170 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Lima and Vallenar?

No, there is no direct bus from Lima to Vallenar. However, there are services departing from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte and arriving at Terminal de Buses Municipal via Arequipa, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 35m.

How far is it from Lima to Vallenar?

The distance between Lima and Vallenar is 2026 km. The road distance is 2597.8 km.

How do I travel from Lima to Vallenar without a car?

The best way to get from Lima to Vallenar without a car is to bus via Arequipa which takes 41h 35m and costs $75 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Lima to Vallenar?

It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Lima to Vallenar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lima to Vallenar bus from?

Lima to Vallenar bus services, operated by Oltursa, depart from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte station.

Where does the Lima to Vallenar bus arrive?

Lima to Vallenar bus services, operated by Oltursa, arrive at Arequipa station.

What is the time difference between Lima and Vallenar?

Vallenar is 2h ahead of Lima. It is currently 12:52 PM in Lima and 2:52 PM in Vallenar.

Can I drive from Lima to Vallenar?

Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Vallenar is 2598 km. It takes approximately 32h 52m to drive from Lima to Vallenar.

Where can I stay near Vallenar?

There are 25+ hotels available in Vallenar.

Lima to Vallenar - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Lima to Vallenar by plane, taxi, 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 to Chamonate Airport, taxi, bus
best
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Chamonate Airport (CPO)LIM - CPO
2. Take the taxi from Chamonate Airport (CPO) to Terrapuerto Atacama
3. Take the bus from Terrapuerto Atacama to Terminal de Buses Municipal
9h 2m
$175–441
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Tacna
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Arica
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal de Buses Municipal
45h 30m
$63–159
Bus via Arequipa
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Arequipa
2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacna
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Arica
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal de Buses Municipal
41h 35m
$75–170
Drive 2,597.8 km
1. Drive from Lima to Vallenar2,597.8 km
32h 52m
$391–564
Fly to La Florida Airport, bus
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to La Florida Airport (LSC)LIM - LSC
2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Vicuña to Terminal de buses La Serena
3. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Terminal Vallenar - Turbus
11h 6m
$239–527
Bus, train via Arequipa
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Arequipa
2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacna
3. Take the train from Tacna to Arica
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Vallenar - Turbus
41h 35m
$78–180
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tacna
2. Take the train from Tacna to Arica
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal de Buses Pullman
47h 46m
$74–99

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Chamonate Airport (CPO) flights

11Weekly Planes

7h 37mAverage Duration

$138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,026.2 km
Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Vallenar, Chile?

You can take a bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal de Buses Municipal via Arequipa, Tacna, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Internacional Arica, and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica in around 41h 35m.

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