How to travel from Lauca National Park to Chiloé Island, Chile

The distance between Lauca National Park and Chiloé Island is around 2,889km (1,795 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 11h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lauca National Park to Chiloé Island by bus, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Chiloé IslandLauca National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Ferry

Take the bus to Arica then fly from Arica (ARI) to Puerto Montt (PMC) then take a ferry to Quemchi.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Flight time4h 10m
  • Typical cost
    $3,850($3,850)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Bus via Arica

Take the bus to Arica, Calama, Santiago then Puerto Montt and then to Terminal De Buses Cruz Del Sur Castro.

  • Duration1 day 23h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $130($130)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

3 similiar routes

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lauca National Park and Chiloé Island

There are several options for getting from Lauca National Park to Chiloé Island by bus, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $110 and will take around 2 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 11h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $3,850.

The distance between Lauca National Park and Chiloé Island is around 2,889km (1,795 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,741km (1,703 miles)

It takes around 11h 55m to get from Lauca National Park and Chiloé Island by bus, plane and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Lauca National Park to Chiloé Island is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 11h 55m and will set you back approx $3,850.

The cheapest way to travel between Lauca National Park and Chiloé Island is to take the bus which will typically cost around $110 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lauca National Park and Chiloé Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Arica then fly from Arica (ARI) to Puerto Montt (PMC) then take a ferry to Quemchi. instead which will take 11h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lauca National Park and Chiloé Island. It typically takes around 2 days and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lauca National Park to Chiloé Island. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Putre, Arica and Santiago - Terminal Alameda. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2 days.

Transportes Gutierrez, Turismo La Paloma, Turbus, Pullman San Andrés, E.T.M., Queilen Bus, Pullman Bus, Ciktur, Empresas Cruz Del Sur, Pluss Chile, Via Lago Sur, Via-Tur and Buses Fierro run regular bus services between Lauca National Park and Chiloé Island. Buses run twice daily and take around 2 days on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lauca National Park to Chiloé Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Arica then fly from Arica (ARI) to Puerto Montt (PMC) then take a ferry to Quemchi. instead which will take 11h 55m.

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 Lauca National Park to Chiloé Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Arica then fly from Arica (ARI) to Puerto Montt (PMC) then take a ferry to Quemchi. instead which will take 11h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lauca National Park to Chiloé Island is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 55m and will usually cost around $3,850.

How do I get from Lauca National Park to Chiloé Island

Compare travel optionsbetween Lauca National Park and Chiloé Island

Transport options from Lauca National Park to Chiloé Island
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Ferry + 2 similar
11h 55m
$3,850($3,850)
once a week2,889km (1,795 miles)
Bus to Arica, plane and ferry13hrs
$3,665($3,665)
once a week2,900km (1,802 miles)
Bus to Arica, plane and ferry14h 55m
$3,795($3,795)
once a week2,932km (1,822 miles)
Bus via Arica + 3 similar
1 day 23h
$130($130)
once daily3,611km (2,244 miles)
Bus2 days
$155($155)
twice daily3,500km (2,175 miles)
Bus via Arica2 days
$125($125)
twice daily3,432km (2,133 miles)
Bus via Arica2 days 2h
$110($110)
twice daily3,443km (2,139 miles)

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Airports near Chiloé Island

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

MHC
Mocopulli Airport (MHC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Chiloé Island
PMC
El Tepual Airport (PMC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Chiloé Island
CCP
Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP)
International Airport
Distance
652km (405 miles) from Chiloé Island