There are 4 ways to get from Colbún to Santiago 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 Linares to Estacion Central Alamedatrain Chillán
3h 55m$12–39Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus Santiago
4h 30m$33–68Drive 298.8 km
- Drive from Colbún to Santiagocar 298.8 km
3h 18m$37–54Bus via Curicó
- Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli to Curicóbus Talca
- Take the bus from Terminal de Buses de Curicó to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus Santiago
4h 35m$32–49
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colbún to Santiago is to train which costs $12 - $40 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Colbún to Santiago is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Colbún to Santiago. However, there are services departing from San Clemente and arriving at Terminal Sur de Santiago via Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Colbún to Santiago. However, there are services departing from Linares and arriving at Estacion Central Alameda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Colbún and Santiago is 330 km. The road distance is 298.8 km.
The best way to get from Colbún to Santiago without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs $12 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Colbún to Santiago, including transfers.
Colbún to Santiago bus services, operated by Buses Altas Cumbres, depart from Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli station.
Colbún to Santiago train services, operated by EFE Trenes de Chile, depart from Linares station.
The best way to get from Colbún to Santiago is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs $12 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Colbún, Chile and Santiago, Chile?
EFE Trenes de Chile operates a train from Linares to Estacion Central Alameda twice daily. Tickets cost $2–27 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, Buses Altas Cumbres operates a bus from Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli to Terminal Sur de Santiago every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Four other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +56 22 585 5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- efe.cl
Train from Linares to Estacion Central Alameda
- Standard
- $21
- Preferent
- $24
- Confort
- $25
- Signature
- $27
- Phone
- +56 71 243 9390
- [email protected]
- Website
- Buses Altas Cumbres
Bus from Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli to Terminal Sur de Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- Buses Altas Cumbres
- Road
- $13–16
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Booking & Getting There
Colbún to Santiago bus services, operated by Buses Altas Cumbres, arrive at Terminal Sur de Santiago station.
Colbún to Santiago train services, operated by EFE Trenes de Chile, arrive at Estacion Central Alameda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colbún to Santiago is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Colbún to Santiago.
There are 3351+ hotels available in Santiago.