There are 7 ways to get from Temuco to Arica by plane, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from La Araucanía International Airport
best- Fly from La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) to Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI)plane ZCO - ARI
7h 30m$117–267Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Igillaima / Narbus Temuco to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus Santiago
- Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus Santiago
38h 45m$51–124Bus via Santiago
- Take the bus from Terminal Igillaima / Narbus Temuco to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus Santiago
- Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus Santiago
38h 5m$71–144Drive 2,708.5 km
- Drive from Temuco to Aricacar 2,708.5 km
32h 5m$334–483Bus, bus to Pichoy Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Terminal Igillaima / Narbus Temuco to Lancobus
- Take the bus from Lanco to Paradero Aeropuerto Pichoybus
- Fly from Pichoy Airport (ZAL) to Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI)plane ZAL - ARI
10h 53mBus via Los Vilos
- Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda - JAC to Terminal Alameda - Turbusbus
- Take the bus from Santiago to Los Vilosbus
- Take the bus from Ex Terminal Los Vilos to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus
40h 14m$83–131Bus via Rodoviario de la Araucanía
- Take the bus from Rodoviario de la Araucanía to Terminal San Borjabus Temuco
- Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus Santiago
40h 57m$78–201
La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) to Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Temuco to Arica is to bus which costs $50 - $130 and takes 38h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Temuco to Arica is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $110 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Temuco to Arica. However, there are services departing from Terminal Igillaima / Narbus Temuco and arriving at Terminal Rodoviario de Arica via Terminal San Borja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 5m.
The distance between Temuco and Arica is 2340 km. The road distance is 2708.5 km.
The best way to get from Temuco to Arica without a car is to bus via Santiago which takes 38h 5m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Temuco to Arica, including transfers.
Temuco to Arica bus services, operated by Nar Bus, depart from Terminal Igillaima / Narbus Temuco station.
The best way to get from Temuco to Arica is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $110 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus via Santiago, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 38h 5m.
Temuco to Arica bus services, operated by Nar Bus, arrive at Terminal Sur de Santiago station.
Yes, the driving distance between Temuco to Arica is 2709 km. It takes approximately 32h 5m to drive from Temuco to Arica.
What companies run services between Temuco, Chile and Arica, Chile?
LATAM Chile, Sky Airline, and JetSMART fly from La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) to Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Igillaima / Narbus Temuco to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica via Terminal Sur de Santiago and Terminal San Borja in around 38h 5m.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from La Araucanía International Airport to Chacalluta Arica Airport via Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Pichoy Airport to Chacalluta Arica Airport via Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Phone
- 56 2 3277 9759
- [email protected]
- Website
- narbus.cl
Bus from Terminal Igillaima / Narbus Temuco to Terminal Sur de Santiago
Bus from Terminal Igillaima / Narbus Temuco to Lanco
Bus from Terminal Igillaima / Narbus Temuco to Terminal Sur de Santiago
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