What is the cheapest way to get from Playa Conchal to Arenal Volcano?

The cheapest way to get from Playa Conchal to Arenal Volcano is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 3h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Playa Conchal to Arenal Volcano?

The fastest way to get from Playa Conchal to Arenal Volcano is to fly and shuttle which takes 3h 18m and costs $370 - $410.

How far is it from Playa Conchal to Arenal Volcano?

The distance between Playa Conchal and Arenal Volcano is 316 km. The road distance is 185.4 km.

How do I travel from Playa Conchal to Arenal Volcano without a car?

The best way to get from Playa Conchal to Arenal Volcano without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 44m and costs $140 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Playa Conchal to Arenal Volcano?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Playa Conchal to Arenal Volcano, including transfers.

Can I drive from Playa Conchal to Arenal Volcano?

Yes, the driving distance between Playa Conchal to Arenal Volcano is 185 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Playa Conchal to Arenal Volcano.

Where can I stay near Arenal Volcano?

There are 941+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano.

Playa Conchal to Arenal Volcano - 6 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Playa Conchal to Arenal Volcano by plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, 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, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)TNO - SJO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortuna
3h 18m
$376–401
Drive 185.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Playa Conchal to Arenal Volcano185.4 km
3h 39m
$25–36
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Limonal
2. Take the taxi from Limonal to Arenal Volcano
5h 44m
$141–173
Shuttle, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Brasilito to MonteverdePrivate / ...
2. Take the taxi from Monteverde to Arenal Volcano
3h 20m
$334–364
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Playa Conchal to La FortunaLa Fortuna-P.Tamarindo
3h 50m
$85–335
Shuttle, Bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Conchal to MonteverdePrivate / ...
2. Take the bus from Monteverde to La FortunaPrivate
6h 1m
$571–611

Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

82Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Playa Conchal to Arenal Volcano.

Launch map view

Distance: 316.2 km
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Playa Conchal, Costa Rica and Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?

Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles operates a shuttle from Playa Conchal to La Fortuna on demand. Tickets cost $295 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Tropical Tours Shuttles also services this route once daily.

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