What is the cheapest way to get from Talca to Esquel?

The cheapest way to get from Talca to Esquel is to bus and drive which costs $75000 - $110000 and takes 13h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Talca to Esquel?

The fastest way to get from Talca to Esquel is to train and fly which takes 11h 35m and costs $250000 - $490000.

Is there a direct bus between Talca and Esquel?

No, there is no direct bus from Talca to Esquel. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli and arriving at Esquel via Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt, Futaleufú and Frontera Argentia - Chile. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.

How far is it from Talca to Esquel?

The distance between Talca and Esquel is 1345 km. The road distance is 1164.6 km.

How do I travel from Talca to Esquel without a car?

The best way to get from Talca to Esquel without a car is to bus which takes 20h 20m and costs $70000 - $160000.

How long does it take to get from Talca to Esquel?

It takes approximately 13h 10m to get from Talca to Esquel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Talca to Esquel bus from?

Talca to Esquel bus services, operated by Turbus, depart from Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli station.

Where does the Talca to Esquel bus arrive?

Talca to Esquel bus services, operated by Turbus, arrive at Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt station.

Can I drive from Talca to Esquel?

Yes, the driving distance between Talca to Esquel is 1165 km. It takes approximately 14h 1m to drive from Talca to Esquel.

Where can I stay near Esquel?

There are 344+ hotels available in Esquel.

Talca to Esquel - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Talca to Esquel by bus, car, train, or plane

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

Bus, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Paradero Varoli to Terminal De Buses Osorno
2. Take the bus from Osorno to Futaleufú
3. Drive from Futaleufú to Esquel
13h 10m
$79,293–102,031
Bus via Valdivia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Talca to Terminal María Teresa
2. Take the bus from Terminal María Teresa to Terminal Valdivia
3. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Bariloche
4. Take the bus from Bariloche Airport to Terminal De Ómnibus Esquel
25h 41m
$72,168–195,136
Drive 1,164.6 km
1. Drive from Talca to Esquel1,164.6 km
14h 1m
$207,686–299,991
Train, fly to Esquel Airport
1. Take the train from Talca to Estacion Central Alameda
2. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Esquel Airport (EQS)SCL - EQS
11h 35m
$253,454–484,799
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli to Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt to Futaleufú
3. Take the bus from Frontera Argentia - Chile to Esquel
20h 20m
$73,093–158,064
Bus via Temuco
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli to Rodoviario de la Araucanía
2. Take the bus from Temuco to Bariloche
3. Take the bus from Bariloche Terminal to Esquel
23h 25m
$72,170–206,224
Train, fly to San Carlos De Bariloche Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Talca to Estacion Central Alameda
2. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to San Carlos De Bariloche Airport (BRC)SCL - BRC
3. Take the bus from Bariloche Airport to Terminal De Ómnibus Esquel
13h 59m
$161,354–422,399

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Esquel Airport (EQS) flights

10Weekly Planes

6h 1mAverage Duration

$214,800Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,344.9 km
Duration: 13h 10m

What companies run services between Talca, Chile and Esquel, Argentina?

You can take a bus from Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli to Esquel via Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt, Futaleufú, and Frontera Argentia - Chile in around 20h 20m.

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