How to travel from Coquimbo to Valparaíso, Chile

The distance between Coquimbo and Valparaíso is around 420km (261 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

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

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from La Serena (LSC) to Santiago (SCL) then take the bus to Valparaíso.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time54min
  • Typical cost
    $145($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Valparaiso.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $11($11)
Operated by

Pullman Bus

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3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Valparaíso.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance421km (261 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Coquimbo and Valparaíso

There are several options for getting from Coquimbo to Valparaíso by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $11 and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $145.

The distance between Coquimbo and Valparaíso is around 420km (261 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 345km (214 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Coquimbo and Valparaíso by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Coquimbo to Valparaíso is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx $145.

The cheapest way to travel between Coquimbo and Valparaíso, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $11 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Coquimbo and Valparaíso. We recommend that you fly from La Serena (LSC) to Santiago (SCL) then take the bus to Valparaíso. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Coquimbo and Valparaíso. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Coquimbo and Valparaíso with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 35m.

Pullman Bus, Buses Romani, Condor Bus and Turbus run regular bus services between Coquimbo and Valparaíso. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 35m 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 Valparaíso. We recommend that you fly from La Serena (LSC) to Santiago (SCL) then take the bus to Valparaíso. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Valparaíso is Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) (SCL) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Valparaíso. La Florida Airport (LSC) (LSC) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Coquimbo and Valparaíso. The distance is around 421km (261 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Coquimbo to Valparaíso is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around $11.

How do I get from Coquimbo to Valparaíso

Compare travel optionsbetween Coquimbo and Valparaíso

Transport options from Coquimbo to Valparaíso
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4hrs
$145($145)
every 30 mins537km (333 miles)
Bus + 3 similar
4h 35m
$11($11)
once daily420km (261 miles)
Bus via La Calera4h 45m
$13($13)
once daily421km (261 miles)
Bus to Viña del Mar5h 40m
$22($22)
twice daily429km (266 miles)
Bus to Quilpué7h 30m
$16($16)
once daily436km (271 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
$44($44)
on demand421km (261 miles)

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Airports near Valparaíso

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

SCL
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)
International Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Valparaíso
LSC
La Florida Airport (LSC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
350km (218 miles) from Valparaíso
CCP
Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP)
International Airport
Distance
435km (270 miles) from Valparaíso