What is the cheapest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Natales?

The cheapest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Natales is to fly which costs $320 - $600 and takes 12h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Natales?

The fastest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Natales is to fly which takes 12h 52m and costs $320 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Rio de Janeiro and Puerto Natales?

No, there is no direct bus from Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Natales. However, there are services departing from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio and arriving at Terminal Rodoviario via Terminal de Omnibus Retiro, Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche and Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 10h.

How far is it from Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Natales?

The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Puerto Natales is 4072 km. The road distance is 5246.5 km.

How do I travel from Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Natales without a car?

The best way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Natales without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 10h and costs $330 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Natales?

It takes approximately 12h 52m to get from Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Natales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Natales bus from?

Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Natales bus services, operated by JBL Internacional, depart from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio station.

Bus or fly from Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Natales?

The best way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Natales is to fly which takes 12h 52m and costs $320 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $600 and takes 4 days 10h.

Where does the Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Natales bus arrive?

Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Natales bus services, operated by JBL Internacional, arrive at Terminal de Omnibus Retiro station.

Can I drive from Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Natales?

Yes, the driving distance between Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Natales is 5246 km. It takes approximately 2 days 15h to drive from Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Natales.

Where can I stay near Puerto Natales?

There are 225+ hotels available in Puerto Natales.

Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Natales - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Natales by plane, bus, ferry, car, or shuttle

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Fly Santos Dumont Airport to Puerto Natales
best
1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Puerto Natales (PNT)plane SDU - PNT
12h 52m
$328–561
Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Puerto Natales
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1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Puerto Natales (PNT)plane GIG - PNT
13h 14m
$324–955
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal de Omnibus Retirobus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Bariloche Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche to El Terminal de Omnibus El Calafatebus
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate to Terminal Rodoviariobus
4d 10h
$335–557
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses de Puerto Monttbus
3. Take the ferry from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natalesferry
6d 16h
$559–1,533
Drive 5,246.5 km
1. Drive from Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Natalescar 5,246.5 km
2d 15h
$647–935
Fly Santos Dumont Airport to El Calafate, shuttle
1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to El Calafate (FTE)plane SDU - FTE
2. Take a shuttle bus from El Calafate Bus Terminal to Terminal Rodoviarioshuttle
19h 25m
$447–1,478

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Puerto Natales (PNT) flights

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17h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 4,072 km
Duration: 12h 52m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Puerto Natales, Chile?

LATAM Chile flies from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Puerto Natales (PNT) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviario via Terminal de Omnibus Retiro, Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche, and Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate in around 4d 10h.

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