How to travel from Pucón to Viña del Mar, Chile

The distance between Pucón and Viña del Mar is around 861km (535 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Pucón to Viña del Mar 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 Viña del MarPucón if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Temuco then fly from La Araucanía (ZCO) to Santiago (SCL) then take the bus to Viña del Mar.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    $95($95)
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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Santiago - Alameda and then to Viña del Mar.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $62($62)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Viña del Mar.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Distance895km (556 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pucón and Viña del Mar

There are several options for getting from Pucón to Viña del Mar by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $21 and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $95.

The distance between Pucón and Viña del Mar is around 861km (535 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 696km (432 miles)

It takes around 12h 15m to get from Pucón and Viña del Mar by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pucón to Viña del Mar is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx $95.

The cheapest way to travel between Pucón and Viña del Mar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $21 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pucón and Viña del Mar. We recommend that you take the bus to Temuco then fly from La Araucanía (ZCO) to Santiago (SCL) then take the bus to Viña del Mar. instead which will take 5h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pucón and Viña del Mar. It typically takes around 12h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Pucón and Viña del Mar with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 12h 45m.

Jac, Turbus, Condor Bus and Pullman Bus run regular bus services between Pucón and Viña del Mar. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pucón to Viña del Mar. We recommend that you take the bus to Temuco then fly from La Araucanía (ZCO) to Santiago (SCL) then take the bus to Viña del Mar. instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Viña del Mar is Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) (SCL) which is approximately 82km (51 miles) from Viña del Mar. 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 Pucón and Viña del Mar. The distance is around 895km (556 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pucón to Viña del Mar is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 15m and will usually cost around $62.

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Transport options from Pucón to Viña del Mar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
5h 20m
$95($95)
once daily861km (535 miles)
Bus to Paillaco, plane5h 60m
$81($81)
3 times a week1,199km (745 miles)
Bus to Valdivia, plane6h 35m
$83($83)
once daily1,039km (646 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
12h 15m
$62($62)
once daily899km (558 miles)
Bus to Viña del Mar12h 45m
$32($32)
once daily904km (562 miles)
Bus to Valparaíso13h 15m
$21($21)
once daily901km (560 miles)
Drive
8h 60m
$95($95)
on demand895km (556 miles)

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Airports near Viña del Mar

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

SCL
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Viña del Mar
LSC
La Florida Airport (LSC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
347km (216 miles) from Viña del Mar
CCP
Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP)
International Airport
Distance
439km (273 miles) from Viña del Mar