What is the cheapest way to get from Santiago to Puerto Varas?

The cheapest way to get from Santiago to Puerto Varas is to bus which costs $24 - $50 and takes 11h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santiago to Puerto Varas?

The fastest way to get from Santiago to Puerto Varas is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $50 - $130.

Is there a direct bus between Santiago and Puerto Varas?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Sur de Santiago and arriving at Puerto Varas. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 45m.

How far is it from Santiago to Puerto Varas?

The distance between Santiago and Puerto Varas is 952 km. The road distance is 1011.3 km.

How do I travel from Santiago to Puerto Varas without a car?

The best way to get from Santiago to Puerto Varas without a car is to bus via Escuela Militar Dirección Los Domínicos which takes 9h 28m and costs $27 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Santiago to Puerto Varas?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Santiago to Puerto Varas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santiago to Puerto Varas bus from?

Santiago to Puerto Varas bus services, operated by ETM, depart from Escuela militar station.

Bus or fly from Santiago to Puerto Varas?

The best way to get from Santiago to Puerto Varas is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $50 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus via Escuela Militar Dirección Los Domínicos, which costs $27 - $45 and takes 9h 28m.

Where does the Santiago to Puerto Varas bus arrive?

Santiago to Puerto Varas bus services, operated by ETM, arrive at Agencia Puerto Varas - ETM station.

Can I drive from Santiago to Puerto Varas?

Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to Puerto Varas is 1011 km. It takes approximately 10h 7m to drive from Santiago to Puerto Varas.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santiago to Puerto Varas?

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Where can I stay near Puerto Varas?

There are 741+ hotels available in Puerto Varas.

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

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

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Fly to El Tepual International Airport
best
1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to El Tepual International Airport (PMC)plane SCL - PMC
4h 10m
$53–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Puerto Varasbus Santiago / ...
11h 45m
$24–50
Bus via Escuela Militar Dirección Los Domínicos
1. Take the bus from Escuela militar to Agencia Puerto Varas - ETMbus Las Condes
9h 28m
$28–41
Drive 1,011.3 km
1. Drive from Santiago to Puerto Varascar 1,011.3 km
10h 7m
$125–181
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 Terminal De Buses Osorno to Terminal Puerto Varas - Turbusbus
5h 4m
$69–242
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal Puerto Varas - Turbusbus Santiago / ...
13h
$27–81

Santiago to Puerto Varas by bus

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11h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 951.6 km
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Puerto Varas, Chile?

JetSMART, Sky Airline, and LATAM Chile fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to El Tepual International Airport (PMC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, ETM operates a bus from Escuela militar to Agencia Puerto Varas - ETM 5 times a day. Tickets cost $27–40 and the journey takes 8h 13m.

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