There are 4 ways to get from Santiago to Colbún 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 Estacion Central Alameda to Linarestrain Estación Central
3h 54m$13–39Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varolibus Santiago
5h 21m$34–67Drive 300.2 km
- Drive from Santiago to Colbúncar 300.2 km
3h 21m$37–54Bus via Curicó
- Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses de Curicóbus Santiago
- Take the bus from Curicó to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varolibus Talca
5h 31m$32–114
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santiago to Colbún is to train which costs $12 - $40 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Santiago to Colbún is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Santiago to Colbún. However, there are services departing from Terminal Sur de Santiago and arriving at San Clemente via Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Santiago to Colbún. However, there are services departing from Estacion Central Alameda and arriving at Linares via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Santiago and Colbún is 331 km. The road distance is 300.2 km.
The best way to get from Santiago to Colbún without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $12 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Santiago to Colbún, including transfers.
Santiago to Colbún bus services, operated by Buses Altas Cumbres, depart from Terminal Sur de Santiago station.
Santiago to Colbún train services, operated by EFE Trenes de Chile, depart from Estacion Central Alameda station.
The best way to get from Santiago to Colbún is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $12 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Colbún, Chile?
EFE Trenes de Chile operates a train from Estacion Central Alameda to Linares 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–27 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, Buses Altas Cumbres operates a bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Four other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +56 22 585 5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- efe.cl
Train from Estacion Central Alameda to Linares
- Standard
- $21
- Preferent
- $24
- Confort
- $25
- Signature
- $27
- Phone
- +56 71 243 9390
- [email protected]
- Website
- Buses Altas Cumbres
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- Buses Altas Cumbres
- Road
- $13–17
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Booking & Getting There
Santiago to Colbún bus services, operated by Buses Altas Cumbres, arrive at Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli station.
Santiago to Colbún train services, operated by EFE Trenes de Chile, arrive at Linares station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to Colbún is 300 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Santiago to Colbún.
There are 165+ hotels available in Colbún.




