How to travel from Puerto Varas to Chiloé Island, Chile
The distance between Puerto Varas and Chiloé Island is around 186km (115 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 3h 30m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Puerto Varas to Chiloé Island by bus, ferry, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chiloé Island → Puerto Varas if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Terminal De Buses Cruz Del Sur Castro.
- Duration3h 30m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost$10($10)
Empresas Cruz Del Sur
1 similiar route
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Castro.
- Duration5h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$45($45)
Denomades
Taxi, Bus, Car and Ferry
Take a taxi to Caleta La Arena then take the bus to Caleta Gonzalo then drive to Chaitén then take a ferry to Quellón then drive to Castro.
- Duration45 days 20h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost$78($78)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Puerto Varas and Chiloé Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Puerto Varas to Chiloé Island by bus, ferry, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $10 and will take around 3h 30m.
The distance between Puerto Varas and Chiloé Island is around 186km (115 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 164km (102 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Puerto Varas and Chiloé Island by bus.
The quickest way to get from Puerto Varas to Chiloé Island is to take the bus which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx $10.
The cheapest way to travel between Puerto Varas and Chiloé Island is to take the bus which will typically cost around $10 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Puerto Varas and Chiloé Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Terminal De Buses Cruz Del Sur Castro. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Puerto Varas and Chiloé Island. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Puerto Varas and Chiloé Island with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 4hrs.
Empresas Cruz Del Sur and E.T.M. run regular bus services between Puerto Varas and Chiloé Island. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Puerto Varas and Chiloé Island. The ferry typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once daily.
Denomades run the ferry services between Puerto Varas and Chiloé Island. Ferries run once daily and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Puerto Varas to Chiloé Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Terminal De Buses Cruz Del Sur Castro. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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 Puerto Varas to Chiloé Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Terminal De Buses Cruz Del Sur Castro. instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puerto Varas to Chiloé Island is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around $10.
Compare travel optionsbetween Puerto Varas and Chiloé Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 30m | $10($10) | hourly | 198km (123 miles) |
| Bus to Castro | 4hrs | $12($12) | every 4 hours | 186km (115 miles) |
Ferry | 5h 25m | $45($45) | once daily | 198km (123 miles) |
Taxi, Bus, Car and Ferry | 45 days 20h | $78($78) | once a week | 429km (267 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Puerto Varas and Chiloé Island
Bus companies
Empresas Cruz Del Sur
E.T.M.
Kemelbus
Ferry operators
Denomades
Naviera Austral
Airports near Chiloé Island
The following major airports near Chiloé Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.
Mocopulli Airport (MHC)
- Distance
- 34km (21 miles) from Chiloé Island
El Tepual Airport (PMC)
- Distance
- 148km (92 miles) from Chiloé Island
Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP)
- Distance
- 652km (405 miles) from Chiloé Island