How to travel from Coquimbo to Chiloé Island, Chile
The distance between Coquimbo and Chiloé Island is around 1,445km (898 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 45m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Coquimbo to Chiloé Island by plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chiloé Island → Coquimbo if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from La Serena (LSC) to Puerto Montt (PMC) then take a ferry to Quemchi.
- Duration8h 45m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical cost$3,800($3,800)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Santiago Alameda and then to Castro.
- Duration21h 40m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost$72($72)
Multiple bus operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Coquimbo and Chiloé Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Coquimbo to Chiloé Island by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $57 and will take around 21h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 8h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $3,800.
The distance between Coquimbo and Chiloé Island is around 1,445km (898 miles).
It takes around 8h 45m to get from Coquimbo and Chiloé Island by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Coquimbo to Chiloé Island is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 45m and will set you back approx $3,800.
The cheapest way to travel between Coquimbo and Chiloé Island is to take the bus which will typically cost around $57 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Coquimbo and Chiloé Island. We recommend that you fly from La Serena (LSC) to Puerto Montt (PMC) then take a ferry to Quemchi. instead which will take 8h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Coquimbo and Chiloé Island. It typically takes around 21h 40m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Coquimbo to Chiloé Island. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Santiago Alameda. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 21h 40m.
Turbus, E.T.M., Queilen Bus, Pullman Bus, Buses Romani, Pluss Chile, Buses Paravias, Ciktur, Cormar and Empresas Cruz Del Sur run regular bus services between Coquimbo and Chiloé Island. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 21h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Coquimbo to Chiloé Island. We recommend that you fly from La Serena (LSC) to Puerto Montt (PMC) then take a ferry to Quemchi. instead which will take 8h 45m.
The closest major airport to Chiloé Island is Mocopulli Airport (MHC) (MHC) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Chiloé Island. El Tepual Airport (PMC) (PMC) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Coquimbo to Chiloé Island. We recommend that you fly from La Serena (LSC) to Puerto Montt (PMC) then take a ferry to Quemchi. instead which will take 8h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Coquimbo to Chiloé Island is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around $3,800.
Compare travel optionsbetween Coquimbo and Chiloé Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 45m | $3,800($3,800) | once a week | 1,445km (898 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Ferry | 9h 55m | $3,720($3,720) | once a week | 1,457km (905 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 21h 40m | $72($72) | every 20 mins | 1,659km (1,031 miles) |
| Bus via Santiago | 21h 45m | $57($57) | twice daily | 1,666km (1,035 miles) |
| Bus via Santiago - Alameda | 21h 50m | $72($72) | every 20 mins | 1,659km (1,031 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Coquimbo and Chiloé Island
Bus companies
Thaebus
Buses TransAustral LTDA
Bus Norte
Jac
Via Lago Sur
Airlines
LATAM Chile
Sky Airline
Ferry operators
Skorpios
Airports near Chiloé Island
The following major airports near Chiloé Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.
Mocopulli Airport (MHC)
- Distance
- 34km (21 miles) from Chiloé Island
El Tepual Airport (PMC)
- Distance
- 148km (92 miles) from Chiloé Island
Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP)
- Distance
- 652km (405 miles) from Chiloé Island