There are 5 ways to get from Valdivia Airport (ZAL) to Lago Ranco by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Río Bueno
best- Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Río Buenobus Valdivia
- Take the bus from Terminal de Buses de Río Bueno to Terminal de Buses Lago Rancobus Rio Bueno
4h 9m$6–74Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Valdivia (ZAL) to Lago Ranco125 km
1h 53mDrive 125 km
- Drive from Valdivia Airport (ZAL) to Lago Rancocar 125 km
1h 53m$16–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valdivia Airport (ZAL) to Lago Rancotaxi 125 km
1h 53m$35–45Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Terminal de Buses Los Lagosbus Valdivia
- Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Los Lagos to Terminal de Buses Lago Rancobus Santiago
5h 13m$12–73
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valdivia Airport (ZAL) to Lago Ranco is to bus via Río Bueno which costs $6 - $75 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Valdivia Airport (ZAL) to Lago Ranco is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Valdivia Airport (ZAL) to Lago Ranco. However, there are services departing from Valdivia Airport and arriving at Terminal de Buses Lago Ranco via Terminal Valdivia and Terminal de Buses de Río Bueno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Valdivia Airport (ZAL) and Lago Ranco is 155 km. The road distance is 125 km.
The best way to get from Valdivia Airport (ZAL) to Lago Ranco without a car is to bus via Río Bueno which takes 4h 9m and costs $6 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Valdivia Airport (ZAL) to Lago Ranco, including transfers.
Valdivia Airport (ZAL) to Lago Ranco bus services, operated by Buses Caulle, depart from Terminal Valdivia station.
Valdivia Airport (ZAL) to Lago Ranco bus services, operated by Buses Caulle, arrive at Río Bueno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valdivia Airport (ZAL) to Lago Ranco is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Valdivia Airport (ZAL) to Lago Ranco.
There are 94+ hotels available in Lago Ranco.
What companies run services between Valdivia Airport (ZAL), Chile and Lago Ranco, Chile?
You can take a bus from Valdivia Airport to Terminal de Buses Lago Ranco via Terminal Valdivia and Terminal de Buses de Río Bueno in around 4h 9m.
- Phone
- +56 9 9550 1595
- [email protected]
- Website
- Buses Caulle
Bus from Terminal Valdivia to Río Bueno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5
- Schedules at
- Buses Caulle
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Valdivia (ZAL) to Lago Ranco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Valdivia Airport (ZAL) and Lago Ranco. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


