The distance between Concepción and Lauca National Park is around 2,256km (1,402 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Concepción to Lauca National Park 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 Lauca National Park → Concepción if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Concepcion (CCP) to Arica (ARI) then take the bus to Putre.
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Take the bus to Santiago, Calama then Arica and then to Putre.
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Take the bus to Parral then take the train to Estación Central - Alameda then take the bus to Arica and then to Putre.
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Drive to Lauca National Park.
There are several options for getting from Concepción to Lauca National Park by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $100 and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $210.
The distance between Concepción and Lauca National Park is around 2,256km (1,402 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,096km (1,303 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Concepción and Lauca National Park by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Concepción to Lauca National Park is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx $210.
The cheapest way to travel between Concepción and Lauca National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $100 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Concepción and Lauca National Park. We recommend that you fly from Concepcion (CCP) to Arica (ARI) then take the bus to Putre. instead which will take 6h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Concepción and Lauca National Park. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Concepción to Lauca National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Santiago, Arica and Putre. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.
EME Bus, Turbus, Pullman San Andrés, Transportes Gutierrez, Turismo La Paloma, Pluss Chile and Ciktur run regular bus services between Concepción and Lauca National Park. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Concepción to Lauca National Park. We recommend that you fly from Concepcion (CCP) to Arica (ARI) then take the bus to Putre. instead which will take 6h 35m.
The closest major airport to Lauca National Park is Chacalluta International Airport (ARI) (ARI) which is approximately 111km (69 miles) from Lauca National Park. Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) (IQQ) and El Loa Airport (CJC) (CJC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Concepción and Lauca National Park. The distance is around 2,710km (1,684 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Concepción to Lauca National Park is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around $210.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 6h 35m | $210($210) | twice daily | 2,256km (1,402 miles) |
Bus via Santiago + 1 similar | 1 day 14h | $105($105) | once daily | 2,890km (1,796 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 15h | $110($110) | twice daily | 2,764km (1,718 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 14h | $100($100) | twice daily | 2,734km (1,699 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 6h | $280($280) | on demand | 2,710km (1,684 miles) |
Transportes Gutierrez
Turismo La Paloma
EME Bus
Turbus
Pullman San Andrés
JetSMART
Sky Airline
LATAM Chile
Tren Central
The following major airports near Lauca National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.