How to travel from Concepción to Punta Arenas, Chile

The distance between Concepción and Punta Arenas is around 2,630km (1,634 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1 day 8h.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Concepción to Punta Arenas by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Punta ArenasConcepción if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Osorno and then to Punta Arenas.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    $72($72)
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Drive

Drive to Punta Arenas.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Distance2,630km (1,634 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Concepción and Punta Arenas

There are several options for getting from Concepción to Punta Arenas by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $65 and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1 day 8h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $275.

The distance between Concepción and Punta Arenas is around 2,630km (1,634 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,824km (1,133 miles)

It takes around 1 day 13h to get from Concepción and Punta Arenas by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 8h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Concepción to Punta Arenas is to drive which takes around 1 day 8h and will set you back approx $275.

The cheapest way to travel between Concepción and Punta Arenas, 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 Concepción and Punta Arenas. We recommend that you drive to Punta Arenas. instead which will take 1 day 8h.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Concepción and Punta Arenas. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Concepción to Punta Arenas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Osorno. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.

E.T.M., Turibus Internacional, Bio Bio and Jac run regular bus services between Concepción and Punta Arenas. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Concepción to Punta Arenas. We recommend that you take the bus to Osorno and then to Punta Arenas. instead which will take 1 day 13h.

The closest major airport to Punta Arenas is Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International Airport (PUQ) (PUQ) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Punta Arenas. Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT) (PNT) and Teniente Vidal Airport (BBA) (BBA) 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 Concepción and Punta Arenas. The distance is around 2,630km (1,634 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 8h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Concepción to Punta Arenas is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 13h and will usually cost around $72.

How do I get from Concepción to Punta Arenas

Compare travel optionsbetween Concepción and Punta Arenas

Transport options from Concepción to Punta Arenas
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 13h
$72($72)
once a week2,633km (1,636 miles)
Bus via Temuco1 day 14h
$65($65)
once a week2,657km (1,651 miles)
Drive
1 day 8h
$275($275)
on demand2,630km (1,634 miles)

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Airports near Punta Arenas

The following major airports near Punta Arenas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.

PUQ
Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International Airport (PUQ)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Punta Arenas
PNT
Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
199km (124 miles) from Punta Arenas
BBA
Teniente Vidal Airport (BBA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
808km (502 miles) from Punta Arenas