What is the cheapest way to get from Punta Arenas to Caldera?

The cheapest way to get from Punta Arenas to Caldera is to fly which costs $80 - $300 and takes 8h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Punta Arenas to Caldera?

The fastest way to get from Punta Arenas to Caldera is to fly which takes 8h 30m and costs $80 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Punta Arenas and Caldera?

No, there is no direct bus from Punta Arenas to Caldera. However, there are services departing from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez and arriving at Terminal Caldera via Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos, Bariloche and Terminal San Borja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

How far is it from Punta Arenas to Caldera?

The distance between Punta Arenas and Caldera is 2909 km. The road distance is 3817.3 km.

How do I travel from Punta Arenas to Caldera without a car?

The best way to get from Punta Arenas to Caldera without a car is to bus via Bariloche which takes 2 days 12h and costs $170 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Punta Arenas to Caldera?

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Punta Arenas to Caldera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Punta Arenas to Caldera bus from?

Punta Arenas to Caldera bus services, operated by Marga Taqsa, depart from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez station.

Bus or fly from Punta Arenas to Caldera?

The best way to get from Punta Arenas to Caldera is to fly which takes 8h 30m and costs $80 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus via Bariloche, which costs $170 - $380 and takes 2 days 12h.

Where does the Punta Arenas to Caldera bus arrive?

Punta Arenas to Caldera bus services, operated by Marga Taqsa, arrive at Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos station.

Can I drive from Punta Arenas to Caldera?

Yes, the driving distance between Punta Arenas to Caldera is 3817 km. It takes approximately 44h 53m to drive from Punta Arenas to Caldera.

Where can I stay near Caldera?

There are 88+ hotels available in Caldera.

Punta Arenas to Caldera - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Punta Arenas to Caldera by plane, bus, ferry, 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 from Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport
best
1. Fly from Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) to Chamonate Airport (CPO)PUQ - CPO
8h 30m
$80–300
Bus via Bariloche
1. Take the bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche
3. Take the bus from Bariloche to Terminal San Borja
4. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Caldera
2d 12h
$177–371
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal Bus-Sur to Terminal Rodoviario
2. Take the ferry from Puerto Natales to Puerto Montt
3. Take the bus from Clínica Puerto Montt to Terminal Sur de Santiago
4. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal Caldera
4d 19h
$548–1,754
Drive 3,817.3 km
1. Drive from Punta Arenas to Caldera3,817.3 km
44h 53m
$471–680
Bus to Puerto Natales, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Terminal Rodoviario
2. Fly from Puerto Natales (PNT) to Chamonate Airport (CPO)PNT - CPO
10h 52m
$181–513
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Vicuña Mackenna
3. Take the bus from Vicuña Mackenna to Terminal Mendoza
4. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal de buses La Serena
5. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Caldera
2d 18h
$180–376
Bus, ferry via Valparaíso
1. Take the bus from Terminal Bus-Sur to Terminal Rodoviario
2. Take the ferry from Puerto Natales to Puerto Montt
3. Take the bus from Ruta 5 Sur / Regimiento Sangra to Terminal Rodoviario Valparaiso
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario Valparaiso to Caldera
4d 20h
$568–1,724

Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) to Chamonate Airport (CPO) flights

9Weekly Planes

7h 12mAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Punta Arenas to Caldera.

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Distance: 2,908.5 km
Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Punta Arenas, Chile and Caldera, Atacama Region, Chile?

LATAM Chile and Sky Airline fly from Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) to Chamonate Airport (CPO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Terminal Caldera via Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos, Bariloche, and Terminal San Borja in around 2d 12h.

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