How to travel from Arica to Pucón, Chile
The distance between Arica and Pucón is around 2,427km (1,508 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Arica to Pucón by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Pucón → Arica if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Arica (ARI) to La Araucanía (ZCO) then take the bus to Pucón.
- Duration6h 30m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical cost$335($335)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Santiago - Terminal Alameda and then to Pucón.
- Duration1 day 15h
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost$120($120)
Multiple bus operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Santiago - Terminal San Borja then take the train to Chillan then take the bus to Lautaro and then to Pucón.
- Duration1 day 15h
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost$77($77)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arica and Pucón
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arica to Pucón by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $65 and will take around 1 day 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $335.
The distance between Arica and Pucón is around 2,427km (1,508 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,318km (1,440 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Arica and Pucón by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arica to Pucón is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx $335.
The cheapest way to travel between Arica and Pucón, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $65 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Arica and Pucón. We recommend that you fly from Arica (ARI) to La Araucanía (ZCO) then take the bus to Pucón. instead which will take 6h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Arica and Pucón. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Arica to Pucón. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Santiago - Terminal Alameda. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.
Turbus, Pullman San Andrés, Jac, Condor Bus, TranSantin, Andesmar, Ramos Cholele, Buses Jetsur and Pullman Bus run regular bus services between Arica and Pucón. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1 day 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arica to Pucón. We recommend that you fly from Arica (ARI) to La Araucanía (ZCO) then take the bus to Pucón. instead which will take 6h 30m.
The closest major airport to Pucón is Pichoy Airport (ZAL) (ZAL) which is approximately 104km (65 miles) from Pucón. Canal Bajo Airport (ZOS) (ZOS) and Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP) (CCP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Arica and Pucón. The distance is around 2,850km (1,771 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arica to Pucón is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around $335.
Compare travel optionsbetween Arica and Pucón
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 6h 30m | $335($335) | once daily | 2,427km (1,508 miles) |
| Fly to Osorno (ZOS), bus | 7hrs | $150($150) | 3 times a week | 2,767km (1,720 miles) |
| Fly to Valdivia (ZAL), Bus | 7h 35m | $280($280) | once daily | 2,606km (1,619 miles) |
| Fly to Los Angeles (LSQ), Bus | 8h 10m | $275($275) | 4 times a week | 2,440km (1,516 miles) |
| Fly to Concepcion (CCP), Bus | 9h 55m | $195($195) | twice daily | 2,499km (1,553 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 15h | $120($120) | every 20 mins | 2,925km (1,818 miles) |
| Bus via Iquique | 1 day 16h | $84($84) | every 20 mins | 2,907km (1,806 miles) |
| Bus via Valparaiso | 1 day 20h | $65($65) | once daily | 3,008km (1,869 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 15h | $77($77) | every 20 mins | 2,870km (1,783 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 7h | $295($295) | on demand | 2,850km (1,771 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Arica and Pucón
Bus companies
Turbus
Pullman Bus
Jac
Buses Caburgua
Buses TJM
Airlines
LATAM Chile
Sky Airline
JetSMART
Train operators
Tren Central
Airports near Pucón
The following major airports near Pucón offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.
Pichoy Airport (ZAL)
- Distance
- 104km (65 miles) from Pucón
Canal Bajo Airport (ZOS)
- Distance
- 175km (108 miles) from Pucón
Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP)
- Distance
- 293km (182 miles) from Pucón