What is the cheapest way to get from Santiago to Esquel?

The cheapest way to get from Santiago to Esquel is to bus via Los Pellines which costs $80000 - $210000 and takes 24h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santiago to Esquel?

The fastest way to get from Santiago to Esquel is to fly which takes 8h 18m and costs $320000 - $1300000.

Is there a direct bus between Santiago and Esquel?

No, there is no direct bus from Santiago to Esquel. However, there are services departing from Terminal Alameda - Turbus and arriving at Esquel via Frutillar and Bariloche Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 43m.

How far is it from Santiago to Esquel?

The distance between Santiago and Esquel is 1092 km. The road distance is 1416.1 km.

How do I travel from Santiago to Esquel without a car?

The best way to get from Santiago to Esquel without a car is to bus via Los Pellines which takes 24h 43m and costs $80000 - $210000.

How long does it take to get from Santiago to Esquel?

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Santiago to Esquel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santiago to Esquel bus from?

Santiago to Esquel bus services, operated by Turbus, depart from Terminal Alameda - Turbus station.

Bus or fly from Santiago to Esquel?

The best way to get from Santiago to Esquel is to fly which takes 8h 18m and costs $320000 - $1300000. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Pellines, which costs $80000 - $210000 and takes 24h 43m.

Where does the Santiago to Esquel bus arrive?

Santiago to Esquel bus services, operated by Turbus, arrive at Cruce Frutillar station.

Can I drive from Santiago to Esquel?

Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to Esquel is 1416 km. It takes approximately 16h 32m to drive from Santiago to Esquel.

Where can I stay near Esquel?

There are 166+ hotels available in Esquel.

Santiago to Esquel - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santiago to Esquel by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to Esquel Airport
best
1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Esquel Airport (EQS)plane SCL - EQS
8h 18m
$324,363–1,304,663
Bus via Los Pellines
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Cruce Frutillarbus
2. Take the bus from Frutillar to Barilochebus
3. Take the bus from Bariloche Terminal to Esquelbus
24h 43m
$80,103–206,352
Drive 1,416.1 km
1. Drive from Santiago to Esquelcar 1,416.1 km
16h 32m
$265,538–383,555
Fly to Osorno, bus
1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Osorno (ZOS)plane SCL - ZOS
2. Take the bus from Osorno to Barilochebus
3. Take the bus from Bariloche Terminal to Esquelbus
13h 26m
$121,263–355,263
Fly to San Carlos De Bariloche Airport, bus
1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to San Carlos De Bariloche Airport (BRC)plane SCL - BRC
2. Take the bus from Bariloche Airport to Terminal De Ómnibus Esquelbus
10h 45m
$166,263–743,263
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur to Barilochebus Bariloche / ...
2. Take the bus from Bariloche Terminal to Esquelbus
25h 4m
$96,103–176,352

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Esquel Airport (EQS) flights

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5h 59mAverage Duration

$320,315Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,091.8 km
Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Esquel, Argentina?

Aerolíneas Argentinas, JetSMART, and Sky Airline fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Esquel Airport (EQS) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Pajaritos Dirección Los Domínicos to Esquel via Universidad de Santiago Dirección Los Domínicos, Terminal Alameda - Turbus, Cruce Frutillar, Frutillar, and Bariloche Terminal in around 24h 43m.

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