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

The cheapest way to get from Valdivia to Santiago is to bus which costs $12 - $130 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Valdivia to Santiago is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $45 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Valdivia and Santiago?

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

How far is it from Valdivia to Santiago?

The distance between Valdivia and Santiago is 765 km. The road distance is 838.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Valdivia to Santiago without a car is to bus which takes 10h and costs $12 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Valdivia to Santiago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Valdivia to Santiago bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Valdivia to Santiago?

The best way to get from Valdivia to Santiago is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $45 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $130 and takes 10h.

Where does the Valdivia to Santiago bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Valdivia to Santiago?

Yes, the driving distance between Valdivia to Santiago is 839 km. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Valdivia to Santiago.

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

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

Where can I stay near Santiago?

There are 3484+ hotels available in Santiago.

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

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

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Fly from Pichoy Airport
best
1. Fly from Pichoy Airport (ZAL) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane ZAL - SCL
3h 26m
$46–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus Santiago
10h
$12–130
Drive 838.8 km
1. Drive from Valdivia to Santiagocar 838.8 km
8h 38m
$104–150
Bus to Osorno, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Osornobus
2. Fly from Osorno (ZOS) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane ZOS - SCL
4h 38m
$65–238
Bus to La Araucanía International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Cruce Freirebus
2. Fly from La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane ZCO - SCL
5h 45m
$48–188
Bus to El Tepual International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Terminal de Buses de Puerto Monttbus
2. Fly from El Tepual International Airport (PMC) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane PMC - SCL
6h 17m
$60–141
Bus via Pajaritos Dirección San Pablo
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Terminal Alameda - Turbusbus Valdivia / ...
11h 56m
$24–77
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Terminal Valdivia to Rodoviario de la Araucaníabus
2. Take the bus from Temuco to Terminal María Teresabus
3. Take the train from Chillán to Estacion Central Alamedatrain
12h 22m
$35–135

Valdivia to Santiago by bus

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Distance: 764.7 km
Duration: 3h 26m

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

LATAM Chile and Sky Airline fly from Pichoy Airport (ZAL) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) twice daily. Alternatively, TranSantin operates a bus from Terminal Valdivia to Terminal Sur de Santiago every 3 hours. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 10h. Eight other operators also service this route.

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