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

The cheapest way to get from Valdivia to Contao is to bus and bus and ferry via La Unión which costs $16 - $55 and takes 7h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Valdivia to Contao is to bus and drive and car ferry which takes 4h 52m and costs $24 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Valdivia and Contao?

No, there is no direct bus from Valdivia to Contao. However, there are services departing from Terminal Valdivia and arriving at Contao via Rotonda Avenida Parque Industrial and Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Valdivia to Contao?

The distance between Valdivia and Contao is 324 km. The road distance is 326.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Valdivia to Contao without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 6h 43m and costs $22 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Valdivia to Contao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Valdivia to Contao bus from?

Valdivia to Contao bus services, operated by ETM, depart from Terminal Valdivia station.

Where does the Valdivia to Contao bus arrive?

Valdivia to Contao bus services, operated by ETM, arrive at Clinica Puerto Montt station.

Can I drive from Valdivia to Contao?

Yes, the driving distance between Valdivia to Contao is 326 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Valdivia to Contao.

Where can I stay near Contao?

There are 29+ hotels available in Contao.

Valdivia to Contao - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Valdivia to Contao by bus, car, car ferry, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, drive, car ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Clinica Puerto Monttbus
2. Drive from Clínica Puerto Montt to La Arenacar
3. Take the car ferry from La Arena to Caleta Puelchecarferry
4h 52m
$25–47
Bus, bus and ferry via La Unión
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to La Uniónbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses La Unión to Terminal de Buses de Puerto Monttbus
3. Take the busferry from Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt to Contaobusferry
7h 33m
$16–54
Drive 326.3 km
1. Drive from Valdivia to Contaocar 326.3 km
5h 11m
$41–59
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Clinica Puerto Monttbus Puerto Montt
2. Take the busferry from Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt to Contaobusferry Puerto Montt
6h 43m
$23–50

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Valdivia to Contao.

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Distance: 323.7 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Valdivia to Contao. However, you can take the bus to Clinica Puerto Montt, drive to La Arena, take the car ferry to Caleta Puelche, then drive to Contao. Alternatively, you can drive from Valdivia to Contao in around 5h 11m.

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