The distance between Puerto Varas and Valparaíso is around 1,055km (655 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Puerto Varas to Valparaíso 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 Valparaíso → Puerto Varas if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Puerto Montt (PMC) to Santiago (SCL) then take the bus to Valparaíso.
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Take the bus to Santiago - Alameda Terminal and then to Valparaíso.
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There are several options for getting from Puerto Varas to Valparaíso by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $25 and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $175.
The distance between Puerto Varas and Valparaíso is around 1,055km (655 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 928km (576 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Puerto Varas and Valparaíso by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Puerto Varas to Valparaíso is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx $175.
The cheapest way to travel between Puerto Varas and Valparaíso, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $25 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Puerto Varas and Valparaíso. We recommend that you fly from Puerto Montt (PMC) to Santiago (SCL) then take the bus to Valparaíso. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Puerto Varas and Valparaíso. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Puerto Varas and Valparaíso with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 14h 55m.
Turbus, Pullman Bus Costa Central, Condor Bus, E.T.M., Bus Norte and Pullman Bus run regular bus services between Puerto Varas and Valparaíso. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Puerto Varas to Valparaíso. We recommend that you fly from Puerto Montt (PMC) to Santiago (SCL) then take the bus to Valparaíso. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Valparaíso is Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) (SCL) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Valparaíso. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Puerto Varas and Valparaíso. The distance is around 1,124km (698 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puerto Varas to Valparaíso is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around $175.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 35m | $175($175) | every 15 mins | 1,081km (672 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5h 15m | $110($110) | every 20 mins | 1,055km (655 miles) |
Bus to Valdivia, plane | 6h 50m | $110($110) | twice daily | 1,084km (674 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 13h 30m | $41($41) | every 4 hours | 1,132km (703 miles) |
Bus via Santiago - Terminal Sur | 13h 30m | $51($51) | every 4 hours | 1,126km (700 miles) |
Bus to Valparaiso | 14h 55m | $25($25) | once daily | 1,131km (703 miles) |
Drive | 10h 45m | $115($115) | on demand | 1,124km (698 miles) |
Pullman Bus Costa Central
Condor Bus
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E.T.M.
JetSMART
Sky Airline
LATAM Chile
The following major airports near Valparaíso offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.