The distance between Puerto Varas and Arica is around 2,617km (1,626 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 25m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Puerto Varas to Arica by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Arica → Puerto Varas if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Puerto Montt (PMC) to Arica (ARI).
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Take the bus to Santiago - Alameda and then to Arica.
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There are several options for getting from Puerto Varas to Arica by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $68 and will take around 1 day 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $335.
The distance between Puerto Varas and Arica is around 2,617km (1,626 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,552km (1,586 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Puerto Varas and Arica by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 9h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Puerto Varas to Arica is to fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx $335.
The cheapest way to travel between Puerto Varas and Arica, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $68 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Puerto Varas and Arica. We recommend that you fly from Puerto Montt (PMC) to Arica (ARI). instead which will take 5h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Puerto Varas and Arica. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Puerto Varas to Arica. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Santiago - Alameda. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.
Via Lago Sur, Turbus, Pullman San Andrés, E.T.M., Bus Norte, Condor Bus, Andesmar, Kenny Bus, Pullman Bus, Buses Fierro and Ciktur run regular bus services between Puerto Varas and Arica. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 17h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Puerto Varas and Arica. Flights depart from Puerto Montt (PMC) and arrive at Arica (ARI) - via Santiago (SCL). The flight takes around 4h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Puerto Varas to Arica. There is however a flight that goes via Santiago (SCL). This services will take at least 5h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Puerto Varas to Arica typically takes around 4h 25m. Flights depart from Puerto Montt (PMC) and and arrive into Arica (ARI).
The closest major airport to Arica is Chacalluta International Airport (ARI) (ARI) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Arica. Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) (IQQ) and El Loa Airport (CJC) (CJC) 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 Varas and Arica. The distance is around 3,078km (1,913 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 9h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puerto Varas to Arica is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around $335.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 5h 25m | $335($335) | every 5 mins | 2,643km (1,642 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 6h 5m | $175($175) | every 20 mins | 2,617km (1,626 miles) |
Bus to Valdivia, Fly | 7h 45m | $330($330) | twice daily | 2,646km (1,644 miles) |
Bus to Temuco, Fly | 8h 20m | $350($350) | twice daily | 2,667km (1,657 miles) |
Bus + 3 similar | 1 day 17h | $87($87) | twice daily | 3,124km (1,941 miles) |
Bus via Santiago - Terminal Sur | 1 day 17h | $110($110) | every 20 mins | 3,119km (1,938 miles) |
Bus via Santiago - Alameda Terminal | 1 day 18h | $100($100) | once daily | 3,175km (1,973 miles) |
Bus via Santiago Borja | 1 day 20h | $68($68) | every 20 mins | 3,083km (1,916 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 9h | $320($320) | on demand | 3,078km (1,913 miles) |
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The following major airports near Arica offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.