There are 4 ways to get from Chillán to Rancagua by train, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Chillán to Rancaguatrain Chillán
3h 28m$2–28Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal María Teresa to Terminal O'Higginsbus Puerto Montt
4h 1m$8–70Drive 317.9 km
- Drive from Chillán to Rancaguacar 317.9 km
3h 11m$40–57Bus via Talca
- Take the bus from Chillán to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varolibus
- Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli to Curicóbus
- Take the bus from Curico to Paradero Rancagua Surbus
5h 47m$20–34
Chillán to Rancagua by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chillán to Rancagua is to bus which costs $8 - $70 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chillán to Rancagua is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $35 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal María Teresa and arriving at Terminal O'Higgins. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chillán and arriving at Rancagua. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Chillán and Rancagua is 319 km. The road distance is 317.9 km.
The best way to get from Chillán to Rancagua without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $2 - $28.
The train from Chillán to Rancagua takes 3h 28m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Chillán to Rancagua bus services, operated by Turbus, depart from Terminal María Teresa station.
Chillán to Rancagua train services, operated by EFE Trenes de Chile, depart from Chillán station.
The best way to get from Chillán to Rancagua is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $2 - $28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $70 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Chillán, Chile and Rancagua, Chile?
EFE Trenes de Chile operates a train from Chillán to Rancagua twice daily. Tickets cost $2–28 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, Turbus operates a bus from Terminal María Teresa to Terminal O'Higgins every 2 hours. Tickets cost $12–70 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Pullman Tur also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- +56 22 585 5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- efe.cl
Train from Chillán to Rancagua
- Standard
- $22
- Preferent
- $25
- Confort
- $26
- Signature
- $28
- Phone
- +56 22 822 7500
- [email protected]
- Website
- turbus.cl
Bus from Terminal María Teresa to Terminal O'Higgins
- Semi Cama
- $12–18
- Cama
- $16–22
- Premium
- $55–70
- Phone
- + 56 41 231 4912
- serviciocliente2@busespullman
- Website
- Pullman Tur
Bus from Terminal María Teresa to Terminal O'Higgins
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–21
- Schedules at
- Pullman Tur
- Semi Cama
- $12–15
- Cama
- $8–12
- Premium
- $11–21
- Phone
- +56 73 263 3670
- [email protected]
- Website
- Linatal
Bus from Chillán to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–13
- Schedules at
- Linatal
- Cama
- $10–13
- Semi Cama
- $5–6
- Phone
- +56 71 221 1010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Buses Talca, Paris & Londres (TPL)
Bus from Chillán to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Buses Talca, Paris & Londres (TPL)
- Phone
- +56 71 2243467 / 75 2311360 / 75 2491436
- Website
- Talmocur
Bus from Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli to Curicó
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Schedules at
- Talmocur
- Website
- Flixbus Chile
Bus from Curico to Paradero Rancagua Sur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus Chile
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Booking & Getting There
Chillán to Rancagua bus services, operated by Turbus, arrive at Terminal O'Higgins station.
Chillán to Rancagua train services, operated by EFE Trenes de Chile, arrive at Rancagua station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chillán to Rancagua is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Chillán to Rancagua.
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