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 $55 - $230 and takes 8h 42m.

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 42m and costs $55 - $230.

How far is it from Valdivia to Punta Arenas?

The distance between Valdivia and Punta Arenas is 1586 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 via Puyehue which takes 40h 16m and costs $130 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 42m 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 Cordillera Travel, 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 via Puyehue which takes 40h 16m and costs $130 - $300. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $180 - $950 and takes 11h 11m.

Where does the Valdivia to Punta Arenas bus arrive?

Valdivia to Punta Arenas bus services, operated by Cordillera Travel, arrive at Paillaco station.

What is the time difference between Valdivia and Punta Arenas?

Punta Arenas is 1h ahead of Valdivia. It is currently 8:42 PM in Valdivia and 9:42 PM in Punta Arenas.

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 233+ hotels available in Punta Arenas.

Valdivia to Punta Arenas - 9 ways to travel via bus, plane, ferry, and car

Q: 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 Paillaco, Osorno, Entre Lagos, Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche and Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 16m.

There are 9 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 Cruce Llanquihuebus
2. Fly from El Tepual International Airport (PMC) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)plane PMC - PUQ
8h 42m
$58–225
Bus via Puyehue
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Paillacobus
2. Take the bus from Paillaco to Osornobus
3. Take the bus from Osorno to Entre Lagosbus
4. Take the bus from Entre Lagos to Barilochebus
5. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegosbus
6. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandezbus
40h 16m
$133–292
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
$346–951
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
11h 11m
$180–950
Bus to El Tepual International Airport, fly to Puerto Natales, bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Cruce Llanquihuebus
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 9m
$70–269
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
11h 23m
$142–317
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
13h
$156–823
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 Río Gallegos to Punta Arenasbus
42h 5m
$145–266

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

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2h 12mAverage Duration

$49Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Valdivia to Punta Arenas.

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Distance: 1,586.5 km
Duration: 8h 42m

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 Paillaco, Osorno, Entre Lagos, Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche, and Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos in around 40h 16m. Alternatively, LATAM Chile and Sky Airline fly from Pichoy Airport (ZAL) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) 6 times a week.

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