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

The cheapest way to get from Santiago to Valdivia is to bus which costs $11 - $85 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Santiago to Valdivia is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $40 - $140.

Is there a direct bus between Santiago and Valdivia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Sur de Santiago and arriving at Terminal Valdivia. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Santiago to Valdivia?

The distance between Santiago and Valdivia is 767 km. The road distance is 839.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Santiago to Valdivia without a car is to bus which takes 10h and costs $11 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Santiago to Valdivia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santiago to Valdivia bus from?

Santiago to Valdivia bus services, operated by TranSantin, depart from Terminal Sur de Santiago station.

Bus or fly from Santiago to Valdivia?

The best way to get from Santiago to Valdivia is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $40 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $85 and takes 10h.

Where does the Santiago to Valdivia bus arrive?

Santiago to Valdivia bus services, operated by TranSantin, arrive at Terminal Valdivia station.

Can I drive from Santiago to Valdivia?

Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to Valdivia is 840 km. It takes approximately 8h 39m to drive from Santiago to Valdivia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santiago to Valdivia?

Book your Santiago to Valdivia bus tickets online with Omio, 12go.asia and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Valdivia?

There are 352+ hotels available in Valdivia.

Santiago to Valdivia - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Santiago to Valdivia by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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Fly to Pichoy Airport
best
1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Pichoy Airport (ZAL)plane SCL - ZAL
4h 22m
$42–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal Valdiviabus Santiago
10h
$11–85
Drive 839.8 km
1. Drive from Santiago to Valdiviacar 839.8 km
8h 39m
$104–150
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 Terminal Valdiviabus
5h 1m
$60–236
Fly to El Tepual International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to El Tepual International Airport (PMC)plane SCL - PMC
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt to Terminal Valdiviabus
7h 23m
$56–119
Fly to La Araucanía International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO)plane SCL - ZCO
2. Take the bus from Cruce Freire to Terminal de Buses de Loncochebus
3. Take the bus from Lanco to Terminal Valdiviabus
7h 15m
$36–134
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Estacion Central Alameda to Chillántrain Estación Central
2. Take the bus from Terminal María Teresa to Valdiviabus FlixBus CL022
11h 22m
$43–98
Bus via Pajaritos Dirección Los Domínicos
1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur to Terminal Valdiviabus Bariloche / ...
14h 22m
$36–86

Santiago to Valdivia by bus

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Distance: 766.7 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Valdivia, Chile?

Sky Airline and LATAM Chile fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Pichoy Airport (ZAL) twice daily. Alternatively, TranSantin operates a bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal Valdivia every 3 hours. Tickets cost $20–24 and the journey takes 10h. Nine other operators also service this route.

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