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How to get fromSantiago to Chillánby train, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santiago to Chillán by train, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Estacion Central Alameda to Chillántrain train Estación Central
    4h 25m
    $3–19

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal María Teresabus bus Santiago
    5h
    $10–75

  3. Drive 403.4 km

    1. Drive from Santiago to Chilláncar car 403.4 km
    4h 3m
    $50–72

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP)plane plane SCL - CCP
    2. Take the bus from Concepción to Terminal María Teresabus bus
    5h 39m
    $41–80

  5. Bus via San Javier

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Cruce San Javierbus bus Santiago
    2. Take the bus from San Javier to Chillánbus bus Talca
    6h 22m
    $20–32

Santiago to Chillán by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 400.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Chillán, Chile?

EFE Trenes de Chile operates a train from Estacion Central Alameda to Chillán 4 times a day. Tickets cost $3–19 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, EME Bus operates a bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal María Teresa every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $12–19 and the journey takes 5h. Five other operators also service this route.

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