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

The cheapest way to get from Punta Arenas to Valdivia is to fly and bus which costs $60 - $380 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Punta Arenas to Valdivia is to fly and bus which takes 7h 57m and costs $60 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Punta Arenas and Valdivia?

No, there is no direct bus from Punta Arenas to Valdivia. However, there are services departing from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez and arriving at Terminal Valdivia via Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos and Bariloche. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 10m.

How far is it from Punta Arenas to Valdivia?

The distance between Punta Arenas and Valdivia is 1554 km. The road distance is 2329.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Punta Arenas to Valdivia without a car is to bus which takes 37h 10m and costs $120 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Punta Arenas to Valdivia, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Punta Arenas to Valdivia?

The best way to get from Punta Arenas to Valdivia is to bus which takes 37h 10m and costs $120 - $230. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $270 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Punta Arenas to Valdivia bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Punta Arenas to Valdivia?

Yes, the driving distance between Punta Arenas to Valdivia is 2329 km. It takes approximately 29h 7m to drive from Punta Arenas to Valdivia.

Where can I stay near Valdivia?

There are 400+ hotels available in Valdivia.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Punta Arenas to Valdivia 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 Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport to El Tepual International Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) to El Tepual International Airport (PMC)PUQ - PMC
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt to Terminal Valdivia
7h 57m
$61–377
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 Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche
3. Take the bus from Bariloche to Terminal Valdivia
37h 10m
$126–222
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 Clinica Puerto Montt to Terminal Valdivia
3d 21h
$511–1,655
Drive 2,329.3 km
1. Drive from Punta Arenas to Valdivia2,329.3 km
29h 7m
$288–415
Fly Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport to Pichoy Airport
1. Fly from Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) to Pichoy Airport (ZAL)PUQ - ZAL
8h 51m
$70–270
Fly Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport to Osorno, bus
1. Fly from Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) to Osorno (ZOS)PUQ - ZOS
2. Take the bus from Osorno to Terminal Valdivia
9h 35m
$158–698
Bus to Puerto Natales, fly to El Tepual International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Terminal Rodoviario
2. Fly from Puerto Natales (PNT) to El Tepual International Airport (PMC)PNT - PMC
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt to Terminal Valdivia
10h 17m
$64–384

Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) to El Tepual International Airport (PMC) flights

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2h 14mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Punta Arenas to Valdivia.

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Distance: 1,554.4 km
Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Punta Arenas, Chile and Valdivia, Chile?

You can take a bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Terminal Valdivia via Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos and Bariloche in around 37h 10m. Alternatively, LATAM Chile and Sky Airline fly from Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) to Pichoy Airport (ZAL) 5 times a week.

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