There are 4 ways to get from Santiago to Pencahue by train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Estacion Central Alameda to Talcatrain Estación Central
3h 15m$2–4Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varolibus Santiago
3h 53m$10–40Drive 270 km
- Drive from Santiago to Pencahuecar 270 km
2h 52m$34–49Bus 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
4h 3m$8–84
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santiago to Pencahue is to train which costs $2 - $4 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Santiago to Pencahue is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Santiago to Pencahue. However, there are services departing from Terminal Sur de Santiago and arriving at Pencahue via Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Santiago to Pencahue. However, there are services departing from Estacion Central Alameda and arriving at Talca via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Santiago and Pencahue is 269 km. The road distance is 270 km.
The best way to get from Santiago to Pencahue without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $2 - $4.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Santiago to Pencahue, including transfers.
Santiago to Pencahue bus services, operated by Buses Altas Cumbres, depart from Terminal Sur de Santiago station.
Santiago to Pencahue train services, operated by EFE Trenes de Chile, depart from Estacion Central Alameda station.
The best way to get from Santiago to Pencahue is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $2 - $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $40 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Pencahue, Maule Region, Chile?
EFE Trenes de Chile operates a train from Estacion Central Alameda to Talca 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, Buses Altas Cumbres operates a bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $12–18 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 Talca
- Phone
- +56 71 243 9390
- [email protected]
- Website
- busesaltascumbres.cl
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- busesaltascumbres.cl
- Road
- $14–18
- [email protected]
- Website
- busessetter.cl
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14
- Schedules at
- busessetter.cl
- Phone
- +56 2 776-2426
- [email protected]
- Website
- pdelsur.cl
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- pdelsur.cl
- Cama
- $11–17
- Semi Cama
- $11–17
- Phone
- +56 600 600 0018
- [email protected]
- Website
- pullmanbus.cl
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Schedules at
- pullmanbus.cl
- Book at
- pullmanbus.cl
- Salón Cama
- $16–35
- Phone
- +56 22 748 6521
- [email protected]
- Website
- tepualvip.cl
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–40
- Book at
- tepualvip.cl
- [email protected]
- Website
- busesalianza.cl
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses de Curicó
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7
- Book at
- busesalianza.cl
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.cl/
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses de Curicó
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.cl
- Phone
- +56 22 683 8528
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.cl
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses de Curicó
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.cl
- Semi Cama
- $4–9
- Cama
- $6–12
- Phone
- + 56 9 4448 4266
- Website
- milanobus.cl
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses de Curicó
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6
- Book at
- kupos.cl
- Phone
- 0810 122 1122
- [email protected]
- Website
- andesmar.com
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses de Curicó
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- Book at
- andesmar.com
- Bed
- $10–15
- Semi bed
- $8–12
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses de Curicó
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://kupos.cl/en/bus/tickets/buses-diaz-industrial
Bus from Curicó to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +56 22 822 7500
- [email protected]
- Website
- turbus.cl
Bus from Curicó to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli
- Semi Cama
- $8–12
- Cama
- $7–11
- Premium
- $60–70
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More Questions & Answers
Santiago to Pencahue bus services, operated by Buses Altas Cumbres, arrive at Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli station.
Santiago to Pencahue train services, operated by EFE Trenes de Chile, arrive at Talca station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to Pencahue is 270 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Santiago to Pencahue.
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