The distance between Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas is around 16km (10 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 13min.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Puerto Montt 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 → Puerto Montt if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to San Bernardo / Walker Martinez.
Buses Los Lagos
+ 3 othersTake a taxi to Puerto Varas.
Transportes Hombres del Mar
+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 13min.
The distance between Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas is around 16km (10 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 18km (11 miles)
It takes around 13min to get from Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas is to take the bus which takes around 13min and will set you back approx .
The cheapest way to travel between Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas. We recommend that you take the bus to San Bernardo / Walker Martinez. instead which will take 13min.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas. It typically takes around 13min and departs every 5 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 5 mins and takes 13min.
Buses Los Lagos and Thaebus run regular bus services between Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas. Buses run every 5 mins and take around 13min on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas. We recommend that you take the bus to San Bernardo / Walker Martinez. instead which will take 13min.
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 Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas. The distance is around 19km (12 miles) by road and it will take around 14min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13min and will usually cost around .
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 13min | every 5 mins | 16km (10 miles) | |
Taxi | 14min | $10($10) | on demand | 19km (12 miles) |
Drive | 14min | $2($2) | on demand | 19km (12 miles) |
Buses Los Lagos
Thaebus
Chile Local Buses
Empresas Cruz Del Sur
The following major airports near Puerto Varas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.