What is the cheapest way to get from Temuco to Calama?

The cheapest way to get from Temuco to Calama is to bus via Rodoviario de la Araucanía which costs $60 - $80 and takes 34h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Temuco to Calama?

The fastest way to get from Temuco to Calama is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $95 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Temuco and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Temuco to Calama. However, there are services departing from Terminal Balmaceda - JAC and arriving at Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile via Terminal San Borja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 9m.

How far is it from Temuco to Calama?

The distance between Temuco and Calama is 1892 km. The road distance is 2186.2 km.

How do I travel from Temuco to Calama without a car?

The best way to get from Temuco to Calama without a car is to bus which takes 30h 9m and costs $55 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Temuco to Calama?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Temuco to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Temuco to Calama bus from?

Temuco to Calama bus services, operated by Jac, depart from Terminal Balmaceda - JAC station.

Bus or fly from Temuco to Calama?

The best way to get from Temuco to Calama is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $95 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 30h 9m.

Where does the Temuco to Calama bus arrive?

Temuco to Calama bus services, operated by Jac, arrive at Terminal Alameda - Turbus station.

Can I drive from Temuco to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Temuco to Calama is 2186 km. It takes approximately 24h 13m to drive from Temuco to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 75+ hotels available in Calama.

Temuco to Calama - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Temuco to Calama by plane, bus, car, or train

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 La Araucanía International Airport
best
1. Fly from La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane ZCO - CJC
6h 47m
$98–252
Bus via Rodoviario de la Araucanía
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rodoviario de la Araucanía to Terminal San Borjabus Temuco
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChilebus Santiago
31h
$54–162
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda - JAC to Terminal Alameda - Turbusbus Pucón / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChilebus Santiago
30h 9m
$58–139
Drive 2,186.2 km
1. Drive from Temuco to Calamacar 2,186.2 km
24h 13m
$270–390
Bus to Carriel Sur International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Bio Bio - Temuco to Terminal Collaobus
2. Fly from Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane CCP - CJC
9h 32m
$69–241
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Temuco to Terminal María Teresabus
2. Take the train from Chillán to Estacion Central Alamedatrain
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChilebus
31h 7m
$60–141
Bus via Rodoviario de la Araucanía #2
1. Take the bus from Rodoviario de la Araucanía to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus Santiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Balmaceda - Pullman Busbus Santiago
34h 35m
$62–80

Temuco to Calama by bus and foot

42Weekly Services

30h 9mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Temuco to Calama.

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Distance: 1,892.3 km
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Temuco, Chile and Calama, Chile?

LATAM Chile, Sky Airline, and JetSMART fly from La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) to Calama Airport (CJC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Balmaceda - JAC to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile via Terminal Alameda - Turbus and Terminal San Borja in around 30h 9m.

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