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

The cheapest way to get from Valdivia to Calama is to bus which costs $40 - $120 and takes 32h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Valdivia to Calama is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $75 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Valdivia and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Valdivia to Calama. However, there are services departing from Terminal Valdivia and arriving at Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile via Terminal O'Higgins and Terminal San Borja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 42m.

How far is it from Valdivia to Calama?

The distance between Valdivia and Calama is 1982 km. The road distance is 2350.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Valdivia to Calama without a car is to bus via Rancagua which takes 29h 42m and costs $45 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Valdivia to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Valdivia to Calama bus from?

Valdivia to Calama bus services, operated by Turbus, depart from Terminal Valdivia station.

Bus or fly from Valdivia to Calama?

The best way to get from Valdivia to Calama is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $75 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus via Rancagua, which costs $45 - $180 and takes 29h 42m.

Where does the Valdivia to Calama bus arrive?

Valdivia to Calama bus services, operated by Turbus, arrive at Terminal O'Higgins station.

Can I drive from Valdivia to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Valdivia to Calama is 2351 km. It takes approximately 26h to drive from Valdivia to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 78+ hotels available in Calama.

Valdivia to Calama - 9 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Valdivia to Calama by plane, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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 Pichoy Airport
best
1. Fly from Pichoy Airport (ZAL) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane ZAL - CJC
6h 45m
$78–281
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus Santiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChilebus Santiago
32h 10m
$42–111
Bus via Rancagua
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Terminal O'Higginsbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal O'Higgins to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChilebus
29h 42m
$46–176
Drive 2,350.5 km
1. Drive from Valdivia to Calamacar 2,350.5 km
26h
$290–419
Bus to La Araucanía International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Cruce Freirebus
2. Fly from La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane ZCO - CJC
8h 20m
$90–422
Bus, bus to Osorno, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Paillacobus
2. Take the bus from Paillaco to Osornobus
3. Fly from Osorno (ZOS) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane ZOS - CJC
8h 57m
$98–374
Bus to El Tepual International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Terminal de Buses de Puerto Monttbus
2. Fly from El Tepual International Airport (PMC) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane PMC - CJC
10h
$89–365
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Valdivia to Santiagobus FlixBus CL022
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Balmaceda - Pullman Busbus Santiago
32h 15m
$69–109
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Terminal San Borjabus Bariloche
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChilebus Santiago
32h 30m
$65–164

Valdivia to Calama by bus

28Weekly Buses

32h 15mAverage Duration

$69Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Valdivia to Calama.

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Distance: 1,981.9 km
Duration: 6h 45m

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

LATAM Chile and Sky Airline fly from Pichoy Airport (ZAL) to Calama Airport (CJC) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Valdivia to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile via Terminal O'Higgins, Terminal Sur de Santiago, and Terminal San Borja in around 29h 42m.

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