What is the cheapest way to get from Montevideo to Valdivia?

The cheapest way to get from Montevideo to Valdivia is to car ferry and bus which costs $100 - $180 and takes 35h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Montevideo to Valdivia?

The fastest way to get from Montevideo to Valdivia is to fly and bus which takes 10h 23m and costs $170 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Montevideo and Valdivia?

No, there is no direct bus from Montevideo to Valdivia. However, there are services departing from Terminal Tres Cruces and arriving at Terminal Valdivia via 36 Don Pedro De Mendoza Av., Terminal de Omnibus Retiro and Bariloche. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 44m.

How far is it from Montevideo to Valdivia?

The distance between Montevideo and Valdivia is 1645 km. The road distance is 2186.1 km.

How do I travel from Montevideo to Valdivia without a car?

The best way to get from Montevideo to Valdivia without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 35h 25m and costs $100 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Montevideo to Valdivia?

It takes approximately 11h to get from Montevideo to Valdivia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montevideo to Valdivia bus from?

Montevideo to Valdivia bus services, operated by Colonia Express, depart from Terminal Tres Cruces station.

Bus or fly from Montevideo to Valdivia?

The best way to get from Montevideo to Valdivia is to fly which takes 11h and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs $170 - $280 and takes 37h 44m.

Where does the Montevideo to Valdivia bus arrive?

Montevideo to Valdivia bus services, operated by Colonia Express, arrive at Puerto de Buenos Aires station.

Can I drive from Montevideo to Valdivia?

Yes, the driving distance between Montevideo to Valdivia is 2186 km. It takes approximately 27h 29m to drive from Montevideo to Valdivia.

Where can I stay near Valdivia?

There are 532+ hotels available in Valdivia.

Montevideo to Valdivia - 10 ways to travel via plane, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Montevideo to Valdivia by plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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

Fly Carrasco International Airport to Pichoy Airport
best
1. Fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Pichoy Airport (ZAL)plane MVD - ZAL
11h
$131–553
Car ferry to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery, fly to San Carlos De Bariloche Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Maderocarferry
2. Fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to San Carlos De Bariloche Airport (BRC)plane AEP - BRC
3. Take the bus from Bariloche to Terminal Valdiviabus
14h 51m
$88–362
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Maderocarferry
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Bariloche Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Bariloche to Terminal Valdiviabus
35h 25m
$107–178
Drive 2,186.1 km
1. Drive from Montevideo to Valdiviacar 2,186.1 km
27h 29m
$378–546
Fly Carrasco International Airport to Osorno, bus
1. Fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Osorno (ZOS)plane MVD - ZOS
2. Take the bus from Osorno to Terminal Valdiviabus
10h 23m
$174–789
Fly Carrasco International Airport to La Araucanía International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO)plane MVD - ZCO
2. Take the bus from Cruce Freire to Terminal de Buses de Loncochebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses de Loncoche to Terminal Valdiviabus
12h
$170–650
Fly Carrasco International Airport to San Carlos De Bariloche Airport, bus
1. Fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to San Carlos De Bariloche Airport (BRC)plane MVD - BRC
2. Take the bus from Bariloche to Terminal Valdiviabus
15h 28m
$167–444
Car ferry, bus, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Maderocarferry
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to San Martín de los Andesbus
3. Drive from San Martín de los Andes to Puerto Pirihueicocar
4. Take the car ferry from Puerto Pirihueico to Puerto Fuycarferry
5. Drive from Puerto Fuy to Lliféncar
6. Take the bus from Llifén to Terminal Valdiviabus
37h 18m
$120–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Puerto de Buenos Airesbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Bariloche Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Bariloche to Terminal Valdiviabus
37h 44m
$175–280
Bus via Morón
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Puerto de Buenos Airesbus
2. Take the bus from 212 Brown Alte. Av. to Teniente General Julio A. Roca 1465-1487bus 53A
3. Take the bus from Vergara y Gaona to Bariloche - Terminal de Omnibusbus
4. Take the bus from Bariloche to Terminal Valdiviabus
39h 7m
$176–281

Montevideo to Valdivia by car ferry, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

35h 25mAverage Duration

$107Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Montevideo to Valdivia.

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Distance: 1,645.5 km
Duration: 11h

What companies run services between Montevideo, Uruguay and Valdivia, Chile?

LATAM Chile, Sky Airline, and Aerolíneas Argentinas fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Pichoy Airport (ZAL) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Terminal Valdivia via Puerto de Buenos Aires, 36 Don Pedro De Mendoza Av., 1231 Antartida Argentina Av., Terminal de Omnibus Retiro, and Bariloche in around 37h 44m.

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