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

The cheapest way to get from Temuco to Calama is to bus via Claro Solas / Ramon Freire which costs $60 - $90 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 45m and costs $80 - $390.

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 Rodoviario de la Araucanía and arriving at Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile via Terminal San Borja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h.

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 31h and costs $55 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m 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 Turbus, depart from Rodoviario de la Araucanía station.

Bus or fly from Temuco to Calama?

The best way to get from Temuco to Calama is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $80 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $170 and takes 31h.

Where does the Temuco to Calama bus arrive?

Temuco to Calama bus services, operated by Turbus, arrive at Terminal San Borja 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 86+ hotels available in Calama.

Temuco to Calama - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 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 45m
$83–383
Bus
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
$56–168
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 27m
$74–333
Bus, bus to Pichoy Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Rodoviario de la Araucanía to Lancobus
2. Take the bus from Lanco to Paradero Aeropuerto Pichoybus
3. Fly from Pichoy Airport (ZAL) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane ZAL - CJC
9h 1m
Bus to Osorno, fly
1. Take the bus from Rodoviario de la Araucanía to Terminal De Buses Osornobus
2. Fly from Osorno (ZOS) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane ZOS - CJC
9h 26m
$76–364
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rodoviario de la Araucanía to Terminal Turbus - Los Ángelesbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Santa María to Chillánbus
3. Take the train from Chillán to Estacion Central Alamedatrain
4. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChilebus
31h 11m
$57–200
Bus via Claro Solas / Ramon Freire
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
$62–86

La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights

15Weekly Planes

5h 25mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest 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 45m

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

LATAM Chile, JetSMART, and Sky Airline fly from La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) to Calama Airport (CJC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rodoviario de la Araucanía to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile via Terminal San Borja in around 31h.

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