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

The cheapest way to get from Valdivia to Esquel is to bus via Bariloche which costs $39000 - $80000 and takes 14h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Valdivia to Esquel is to bus and drive which takes 8h 13m and costs $60000 - $150000.

Is there a direct bus between Valdivia and Esquel?

No, there is no direct bus from Valdivia to Esquel. However, there are services departing from Terminal Valdivia and arriving at Esquel via Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt, Futaleufú and Frontera Argentia - Chile. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

How far is it from Valdivia to Esquel?

The distance between Valdivia and Esquel is 785 km.

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

The best way to get from Valdivia to Esquel without a car is to bus which takes 12h 20m and costs $55000 - $160000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Valdivia to Esquel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Valdivia to Esquel bus from?

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

Where does the Valdivia to Esquel bus arrive?

Valdivia to Esquel bus services, operated by ETM, arrive at Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt station.

Where can I stay near Esquel?

There are 337+ hotels available in Esquel.

Valdivia to Esquel - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Valdivia to Esquel by bus, car, or car ferry

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
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Paillaco
2. Take the bus from Paillaco to Osorno
3. Take the bus from Osorno to Futaleufú
4. Drive from Futaleufú to Esquel
8h 13m
$59,885–141,543
Bus via Bariloche
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to BarilocheSantiago
2. Take the bus from Bariloche Terminal to Esquel
14h 44m
$39,000–79,321
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Valdivia to Puerto De Puerto Montt
2. Take the car ferry from Puerto De Puerto Montt to Rampa Chaitén
3. Drive from Rampa Chaitén to Esquel
16h 18m
$93,348–385,392
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt to Futaleufú
3. Take the bus from Frontera Argentia - Chile to Esquel
12h 20m
$59,057–155,580
Bus via San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC)
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to BarilocheSantiago
2. Take the bus from Bariloche Airport to Terminal De Ómnibus Esquel
16h 18m
$42,300–72,021

Valdivia to Esquel by bus

2Weekly Buses

14h 44mAverage Duration

$39,000Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Valdivia to Esquel.

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Distance: 785.4 km
Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Valdivia, Chile and Esquel, Argentina?

You can take a bus from Terminal Valdivia to Esquel via Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt, Futaleufú, and Frontera Argentia - Chile in around 12h 20m.

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