The distance between Arica and Puerto Varas is around 2,618km (1,626 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 10m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Arica to Puerto Varas 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 Puerto Varas → Arica if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Arica (ARI) to Puerto Montt (PMC).
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Take the bus to Iquique then Santiago and then to Puerto Varas.
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Take the bus to Santiago - Terminal San Borja then take the train to Rancagua then take the bus to Puerto Varas.
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Drive to Puerto Varas.
There are several options for getting from Arica to Puerto Varas by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $68 and will take around 1 day 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $335.
The distance between Arica and Puerto Varas is around 2,618km (1,626 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,552km (1,586 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Arica and Puerto Varas by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 9h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arica to Puerto Varas is to fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx $335.
The cheapest way to travel between Arica and Puerto Varas, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $68 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Arica and Puerto Varas. We recommend that you fly from Arica (ARI) to Puerto Montt (PMC). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Arica and Puerto Varas. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Arica to Puerto Varas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Iquique and Santiago. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.
Ramos Cholele, Pullman San Andrés, Via Lago Sur, Turbus, E.T.M., Bus Norte, Pullman Bus, Ciktur and Buses Fierro run regular bus services between Arica and Puerto Varas. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Arica and Puerto Varas. Flights depart from Arica (ARI) and arrive at Puerto Montt (PMC) - via Santiago (SCL). The flight takes around 4h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Arica to Puerto Varas. There is however a flight that goes via Santiago (SCL). This services will take at least 5h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Arica to Puerto Varas typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Arica (ARI) and and arrive into Puerto Montt (PMC).
The closest major airport to Puerto Varas is El Tepual Airport (PMC) (PMC) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Puerto Varas. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Arica and Puerto Varas. The distance is around 3,078km (1,913 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 9h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arica to Puerto Varas is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around $335.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 5h 10m | $335($335) | every 5 mins | 2,642km (1,642 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 5h 60m | $150($150) | every 20 mins | 2,618km (1,626 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 16h | $83($83) | twice daily | 3,140km (1,951 miles) |
Bus via Santiago - Terminal Alameda | 1 day 17h | $110($110) | every 20 mins | 3,156km (1,961 miles) |
Bus via Santiago - Terminal San Borja | 1 day 20h | $68($68) | every 20 mins | 3,082km (1,915 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 17h | $78($78) | twice daily | 3,087km (1,918 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 9h | $320($320) | on demand | 3,078km (1,913 miles) |
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Via Lago Sur
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The following major airports near Puerto Varas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.