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 - $190 and takes 32h 9m.

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 42m and costs $75 - $370.

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, Terminal Alameda - Turbus and Terminal San Borja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 40m.

How far is it from Valdivia to Calama?

The distance between Valdivia and Calama is 1982 km. The road distance is 2362.5 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 40m and costs $45 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m 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 42m and costs $75 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus via Rancagua, which costs $45 - $250 and takes 29h 40m.

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 2363 km. It takes approximately 25h 46m to drive from Valdivia to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 81+ hotels available in Calama.

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

There are 8 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)ZAL - CJC
6h 42m
$77–365
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Terminal Sur de SantiagoSantiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChileSantiago
32h 9m
$43–181
Bus via Rancagua
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Terminal O'Higgins
2. Take the bus from Terminal O'Higgins to Terminal Sur de Santiago
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile
29h 40m
$47–244
Drive 2,362.5 km
1. Drive from Valdivia to Calama2,362.5 km
25h 46m
$292–421
Bus to La Araucanía International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Cruce Freire
2. Fly from La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) to Calama Airport (CJC)ZCO - CJC
8h 20m
$85–361
Bus, bus to Osorno, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Paillaco
2. Take the bus from Paillaco to Osorno
3. Fly from Osorno (ZOS) to Calama Airport (CJC)ZOS - CJC
8h 51m
$82–333
Bus to El Tepual International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt
2. Fly from El Tepual International Airport (PMC) to Calama Airport (CJC)PMC - CJC
10h 7m
$79–362
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Valdivia to SantiagoFlixBus CL022
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Balmaceda - Pullman BusSantiago
32h 15m
$69–103

Valdivia to Calama by bus

28Weekly Buses

32h 15mAverage Duration

$69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,981.9 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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

LATAM Chile and Sky Airline fly from Pichoy Airport (ZAL) to Calama Airport (CJC) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Valdivia to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile via Terminal O'Higgins, Terminal Sur de Santiago, Terminal Alameda - Turbus, and Terminal San Borja in around 29h 40m.

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