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 $45 - $200 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 50m and costs $70 - $310.

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 San Borja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 10m.

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 which takes 32h 10m and costs $45 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m 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 TranSantin, 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 50m and costs $70 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $200 and takes 32h 10m.

Where does the Valdivia to Calama bus arrive?

Valdivia to Calama bus services, operated by TranSantin, arrive at Terminal Sur de Santiago station.

Can I drive from Valdivia to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Valdivia to Calama is 2351 km. It takes approximately 26h 2m to drive from Valdivia to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 10+ hotels available in Calama.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Valdivia 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 Pichoy Airport
best
1. Fly from Pichoy Airport (ZAL) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane ZAL - CJC
6h 50m
$72–307
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
$47–197
Drive 2,350.5 km
1. Drive from Valdivia to Calamacar 2,350.5 km
26h 2m
$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
9h 6m
$90–404
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
9h 1m
$73–296
Bus via Terminal de Buses Calama
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Terminal Alameda - Turbusbus Valdivia / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal de Buses Calamabus San borja / ...
33h 35m
$59–174
Bus via Paillaco
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Paillacobus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Paillaco to Terminal San Borjabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChilebus
33h 54m
$67–134
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Rodoviario Lautarobus
2. Take the bus from Lautaro to Terminal María Teresabus
3. Take the train from Chillán to Estacion Central Alamedatrain
4. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChilebus
34h 4m
$73–210

Pichoy Airport (ZAL) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights

6Weekly Planes

5h 55mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest 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 50m

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

LATAM Chile, Sky Airline, and JetSMART fly from Pichoy Airport (ZAL) to Calama Airport (CJC) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Valdivia to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile via Terminal Sur de Santiago and Terminal San Borja in around 32h 10m.

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