What is the cheapest way to get from Valdivia to Punta Arenas?

The cheapest way to get from Valdivia to Punta Arenas is to bus and fly which costs $65 - $390 and takes 8h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Valdivia to Punta Arenas?

The fastest way to get from Valdivia to Punta Arenas is to bus and fly which takes 8h 30m and costs $65 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Valdivia and Punta Arenas?

No, there is no direct bus from Valdivia to Punta Arenas. However, there are services departing from Terminal Valdivia and arriving at Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez via Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche and Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 35m.

How far is it from Valdivia to Punta Arenas?

The distance between Valdivia and Punta Arenas is 1597 km. The road distance is 2159.2 km.

How do I travel from Valdivia to Punta Arenas without a car?

The best way to get from Valdivia to Punta Arenas without a car is to bus which takes 40h 35m and costs $120 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Valdivia to Punta Arenas?

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Valdivia to Punta Arenas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Valdivia to Punta Arenas bus from?

Valdivia to Punta Arenas bus services, operated by Andesmar, depart from Terminal Valdivia station.

Bus or fly from Valdivia to Punta Arenas?

The best way to get from Valdivia to Punta Arenas is to bus which takes 40h 35m and costs $120 - $220. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $750 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Valdivia to Punta Arenas bus arrive?

Valdivia to Punta Arenas bus services, operated by Andesmar, arrive at Bariloche station.

Can I drive from Valdivia to Punta Arenas?

Yes, the driving distance between Valdivia to Punta Arenas is 2159 km. It takes approximately 27h 3m to drive from Valdivia to Punta Arenas.

Where can I stay near Punta Arenas?

There are 250+ hotels available in Punta Arenas.

Valdivia to Punta Arenas - 8 ways to travel via bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Valdivia to Punta Arenas by bus, plane, ferry, or car

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

Bus to El Tepual International Airport, fly to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Terminal de Buses de Puerto Monttbus
2. Fly from El Tepual International Airport (PMC) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)plane PMC - PUQ
8h 30m
$69–390
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Barilochebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegosbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandezbus
40h 35m
$125–212
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Clinica Puerto Monttbus
2. Take the ferry from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natalesferry
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario to Terminal Bus-Surbus
3d 21h
$512–1,657
Drive 2,159.2 km
1. Drive from Valdivia to Punta Arenascar 2,159.2 km
27h 3m
$267–385
Fly Pichoy Airport to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport
1. Fly from Pichoy Airport (ZAL) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)plane ZAL - PUQ
9h 21m
$140–750
Bus to El Tepual International Airport, fly to Puerto Natales, bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Terminal de Buses de Puerto Monttbus
2. Fly from El Tepual International Airport (PMC) to Puerto Natales (PNT)plane PMC - PNT
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario to Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandezbus
11h 2m
$70–383
Bus to La Araucanía International Airport, fly to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Cruce Freirebus
2. Fly from La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)plane ZCO - PUQ
10h 33m
$160–427
Bus, bus to Osorno, fly to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Paillacobus
2. Take the bus from Paillaco to Osornobus
3. Fly from Osorno (ZOS) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)plane ZOS - PUQ
11h 36m
$143–769

El Tepual International Airport (PMC) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) flights

21Weekly Planes

2h 11mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Valdivia to Punta Arenas.

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Distance: 1,597.1 km
Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Valdivia, Chile and Punta Arenas, Chile?

You can take a bus from Terminal Valdivia to Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez via Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche and Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos in around 40h 35m. Alternatively, LATAM Chile and Sky Airline fly from Pichoy Airport (ZAL) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) 5 times a week.

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