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How to get fromPuerto Varas to San Rafael Glacierby plane, bus, unknown, car ferry, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Puerto Varas to San Rafael Glacier by plane, bus, unknown, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Fly, Bus, travel

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    1. Fly from El Tepual International Airport (PMC) to Balmaceda Airport (BBA)plane plane PMC - BBA
    2. Take the bus from Coyhaique to Puerto Río Tranquilobus bus
    3. Walk from Puerto Río Tranquilo to San Rafael Glacierunknown unknown
    7h

  2. Bus, car ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt to Paradero Quellón - ETMbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Muelle Fiscal to Puerto Cisnescarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Paradero Bellavista to Coyhaiquebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Coyhaique to Río Leónbus bus
    5. Walk from Río León to San Rafael Glacierunknown unknown
    32h 38m

  3. Ferry, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Puerto Montt to Laguna San Rafael National Parkferry ferry Ruta Chonos
    2. Walk from Laguna San Rafael National Park to San Rafael Glacierunknown unknown
    46h 48m

El Tepual International Airport (PMC) to Balmaceda Airport (BBA) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Puerto Varas to San Rafael Glacier.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 891 km
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Puerto Varas, Chile and San Rafael Glacier, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Puerto Varas to San Rafael Glacier. However, you can take the bus to Puerto Montt Airport, walk to El Tepual International Airport (PMC) airport, fly to Balmaceda Airport (BBA), walk to Balmaceda, take the shuttle to Coyhaique, walk to Coyhaique, take the bus to Puerto Río Tranquilo, then travel to San Rafael Glacier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puerto Varas to San Rafael Glacier via Puerto Montt, Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt, Paradero Quellón - ETM, Muelle Fiscal, Puerto Cisnes, Paradero Bellavista, Coyhaique, Coyhaique, and Río León in around 32h 38m.

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