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.
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 Valparaíso → Coquimbo if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from La Serena (LSC) to Santiago (SCL) then take the bus to Valparaíso.
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Take the bus to Valparaiso.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 4hrs | $145($145) | every 30 mins | 537km (333 miles) |
Bus + 3 similar | 4h 35m | $11($11) | once daily | 420km (261 miles) |
Bus via La Calera | 4h 45m | $13($13) | once daily | 421km (261 miles) |
Bus to Viña del Mar | 5h 40m | $22($22) | twice daily | 429km (266 miles) |
Bus to Quilpué | 7h 30m | $16($16) | once daily | 436km (271 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | $44($44) | on demand | 421km (261 miles) |
Pullman Bus
Buses Romani
Condor Bus
Turbus
Pullman Bus Costa Central
LATAM Chile
Sky Airline
JetSMART
The following major airports near Valparaíso offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.