How to travel from Coquimbo to Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

The distance between Coquimbo and Torres del Paine National Park is around 2,453km (1,524 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Coquimbo to Torres del Paine National Park by plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Torres del Paine National ParkCoquimbo if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from La Serena (LSC) to Puerto Natales (PNT).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    $235($235)
Operated by

JetSMART

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Bus

Take the bus to Santiago - Alameda, Bariloche, El Calafate then Laguna Amarga and then to Puerto Natales.

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $165($165)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Santiago and then to Puerto Montt then take a ferry to Puerto Natales.

  • Duration3 days 20h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    $1,835($1,835)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Puerto Natales.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Distance3,493km (2,170 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Coquimbo and Torres del Paine National Park

There are several options for getting from Coquimbo to Torres del Paine National Park by plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $115 and will take around 2 days 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $235.

The distance between Coquimbo and Torres del Paine National Park is around 2,453km (1,524 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,349km (1,459 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Coquimbo and Torres del Paine National Park by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 17h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Coquimbo to Torres del Paine National Park is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx $235.

The cheapest way to travel between Coquimbo and Torres del Paine National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $115 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Coquimbo and Torres del Paine National Park. We recommend that you fly from La Serena (LSC) to Puerto Natales (PNT). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Coquimbo and Torres del Paine National Park. It typically takes around 1 day 21h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Coquimbo to Torres del Paine National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Santiago - Alameda, Santiago, Bariloche, El Calafate and Laguna Amarga. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 21h.

Turbus, Andesmar, Chalten Travel, Turismo Zaahj, Buses Gomez, Buses María José, Bus-Sur, JB Patagonia, E.T.M., Bus Norte, Condor Bus, Queilen Bus, Turibus Internacional, Buses Fernández, Via Lago Sur, Via-Tur and Buses Becker run regular bus services between Coquimbo and Torres del Paine National Park. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 21h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Coquimbo and Torres del Paine National Park. Flights depart from La Serena (LSC) and arrive at Puerto Natales (PNT) - via Santiago (SCL). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Coquimbo to Torres del Paine National Park. There is however a flight that goes via Santiago (SCL). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Coquimbo to Torres del Paine National Park typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from La Serena (LSC) and and arrive into Puerto Natales (PNT).

The closest major airport to Torres del Paine National Park is Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT) (PNT) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Torres del Paine National Park. Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International Airport (PUQ) (PUQ) 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 Coquimbo and Torres del Paine National Park. The distance is around 3,493km (2,170 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 17h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Coquimbo to Torres del Paine National Park is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around $235.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Coquimbo and Torres del Paine National Park

Transport options from Coquimbo to Torres del Paine National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 15m
$235($235)
every 30 mins2,453km (1,524 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
1 day 21h
$165($165)
once daily3,535km (2,196 miles)
Bus via Santiago - Alameda2 days 1h
$115($115)
once a week3,731km (2,319 miles)
Bus via Santiago - Alameda2 days 18h
$160($160)
once a week3,997km (2,483 miles)
Bus and Ferry
3 days 20h
$1,835($1,835)
once a week2,989km (1,857 miles)
Drive
1 day 17h
$360($360)
on demand3,493km (2,170 miles)

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Airports near Torres del Paine National Park

The following major airports near Torres del Paine National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.

PNT
Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Torres del Paine National Park
PUQ
Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International Airport (PUQ)
International Airport
Distance
263km (163 miles) from Torres del Paine National Park
BBA
Teniente Vidal Airport (BBA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
578km (359 miles) from Torres del Paine National Park