What is the cheapest way to get from Temuco to Rapel Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Temuco to Rapel Lake is to bus via Chimbarongo which costs $35 - $60 and takes 10h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Temuco to Rapel Lake?

The fastest way to get from Temuco to Rapel Lake is to drive which takes 7h 24m and costs $85 - $130.

Is there a direct bus between Temuco and Rapel Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Temuco to Rapel Lake. However, there are services departing from Rodoviario de la Araucanía and arriving at Punta Verde via Chimbarongo, Terminal Rodoviario de San Fernando, San Vicente de Tagua Tagua and Terminal de Buses Las Cabras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

How far is it from Temuco to Rapel Lake?

The distance between Temuco and Rapel Lake is 657 km. The road distance is 635.9 km.

How do I travel from Temuco to Rapel Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Temuco to Rapel Lake without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 9h 22m and costs $80 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Temuco to Rapel Lake?

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Temuco to Rapel Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Temuco to Rapel Lake bus from?

Temuco to Rapel Lake bus services, operated by TranSantin, depart from Rodoviario de la Araucanía station.

Where does the Temuco to Rapel Lake bus arrive?

Temuco to Rapel Lake bus services, operated by TranSantin, arrive at Cruce Chimbarongo station.

Can I drive from Temuco to Rapel Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Temuco to Rapel Lake is 636 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Temuco to Rapel Lake.

Where can I stay near Rapel Lake?

There are 28+ hotels available in Rapel Lake.

Temuco to Rapel Lake - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Temuco to Rapel Lake by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Temuco to Curicobus
2. Take the bus from Curicó to Marchihuebus
3. Take the taxi from Marchihue to Rapel Laketaxi
9h 22m
$82–111
Bus via Chimbarongo
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rodoviario de la Araucanía to Cruce Chimbarongobus Santiago
10h 36m
$35–58
Drive 635.9 km
1. Drive from Temuco to Rapel Lakecar 635.9 km
7h 24m
$89–129
Fly from La Araucanía International Airport, bus
1. Fly from La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane ZCO - SCL
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Punta Verdebus
8h 11m
$78–152
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Temuco to Terminal María Teresabus
2. Take the train from Chillán to San Fernandotrain
3. Take the taxi from Las Cabras to Rapel Laketaxi
10h 34m
$52–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rodoviario de la Araucanía to Terminal O'Higginsbus Valdivia / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal O'Higgins to Las Cabrasbus Santiago
14h 32m
$79–86
Bus, bus to Pichoy Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Igillaima / Narbus Temuco to Lancobus
2. Take the bus from Lanco to Paradero Aeropuerto Pichoybus
3. Fly from Pichoy Airport (ZAL) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane ZAL - SCL
4. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Punta Verdebus
10h 44m

La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) flights

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Distance: 657 km
Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Temuco, Chile and Rapel Lake, Chile?

TranSantin operates a bus from Rodoviario de la Araucanía to Cruce Chimbarongo hourly. Tickets cost $13–19 and the journey takes 6h 6m. ETM also services this route every 2 hours.

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