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How to get fromSantiago to Chillán Viejoby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Estacion Central Alameda to Chillántrain train Estación Central
    5h 1m
    $3–19

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal María Teresabus bus Santiago
    5h 45m
    $10–28

  3. Drive 406.2 km

    1. Drive from Santiago to Chillán Viejocar car 406.2 km
    4h 6m
    $51–73

  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
    6h 25m
    $42–75

  5. Bus via Talca

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varolibus bus Santiago
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli to Chillánbus bus Talca
    7h 11m
    $16–53

Santiago to Chillán Viejo by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 407.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Chillán Viejo, 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. Two other operators also service this route.

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