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

The cheapest way to get from Valdivia to Caldera is to bus which costs $35 - $130 and takes 23h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Valdivia to Caldera is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $50 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Valdivia and Caldera?

No, there is no direct bus from Valdivia to Caldera. However, there are services departing from Terminal Valdivia and arriving at Terminal Caldera via Terminal O'Higgins and Terminal Sur de Santiago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 36m.

How far is it from Valdivia to Caldera?

The distance between Valdivia and Caldera is 1446 km. The road distance is 1697.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Valdivia to Caldera without a car is to bus via Rancagua which takes 20h 36m and costs $40 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Valdivia to Caldera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Valdivia to Caldera bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Valdivia to Caldera?

The best way to get from Valdivia to Caldera is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $50 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus via Rancagua, which costs $40 - $200 and takes 20h 36m.

Where does the Valdivia to Caldera bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Valdivia to Caldera?

Yes, the driving distance between Valdivia to Caldera is 1697 km. It takes approximately 18h 25m to drive from Valdivia to Caldera.

Where can I stay near Caldera?

There are 95+ hotels available in Caldera.

Valdivia to Caldera - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Valdivia to Caldera 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 Chamonate Airport (CPO)plane ZAL - CPO
6h 46m
$50–270
Bus via La Calera
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Valdivia to Santiagobus
2. Take the bus from Santiago to La Calerabus
3. Take the bus from La Calera - Cruce to Calderabus
23h 29m
$36–75
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 Sur de Santiago to Terminal Calderabus
20h 36m
$43–200
Drive 1,697.5 km
1. Drive from Valdivia to Calderacar 1,697.5 km
18h 25m
$210–303
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 Chamonate Airport (CPO)plane ZCO - CPO
8h 26m
$85–379
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 Chamonate Airport (CPO)plane ZOS - CPO
9h 4m
$68–330
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus Santiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal Calderabus Santiago
23h 5m
$39–128

Pichoy Airport (ZAL) to Chamonate Airport (CPO) flights

7Weekly Planes

4h 50mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Valdivia to Caldera.

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Distance: 1,446.4 km
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Valdivia, Chile and Caldera, Atacama Region, Chile?

Sky Airline and LATAM Chile fly from Pichoy Airport (ZAL) to Chamonate Airport (CPO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Valdivia to Terminal Caldera via Terminal O'Higgins and Terminal Sur de Santiago in around 20h 36m.

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