The distance between Pucón and Puerto Varas is around 323km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Pucón to Puerto Varas by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Puerto Varas → Pucón if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Paillaco and then to Puerto Varas.
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Take a taxi to Puerto Varas.
Taxi Pucón
There are several options for getting from Pucón to Puerto Varas by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $6 and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $170.
The distance between Pucón and Puerto Varas is around 323km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 243km (151 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Pucón and Puerto Varas by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Pucón to Puerto Varas is to take a taxi which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx $170.
The cheapest way to travel between Pucón and Puerto Varas, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $6 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Pucón and Puerto Varas. We recommend that you take a taxi to Puerto Varas. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pucón and Puerto Varas. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Pucón and Puerto Varas with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 50m.
Jac, Buses Caburgua and Pullman Bus run regular bus services between Pucón and Puerto Varas. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pucón to Puerto Varas. We recommend that you take the bus to Puerto Varas. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Puerto Varas is El Tepual Airport (PMC) (PMC) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Puerto Varas. Canal Bajo Airport (ZOS) (ZOS) 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 Pucón and Puerto Varas. The distance is around 323km (201 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pucón to Puerto Varas is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around $15.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus via Paillaco + 2 similar | 3h 50m | $6($6) | 3 times a week | 331km (205 miles) |
Bus | 4h 50m | $15($15) | every 20 mins | 339km (211 miles) |
Bus to Puerto Montt | 6h 45m | $10($10) | once daily | 359km (223 miles) |
Taxi | 3h 30m | $170($170) | on demand | 323km (201 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | $34($34) | on demand | 323km (201 miles) |
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Buses Caburgua
Pullman Bus
The following major airports near Puerto Varas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.