How to travel from Punta Arenas to Valparaíso, Chile

The distance between Punta Arenas and Valparaíso is around 2,330km (1,448 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Punta Arenas 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 ValparaísoPunta Arenas if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Santiago (SCL) then take the bus to Valparaíso.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $115($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Osorno then Santiago - Terminal Sur and then to Valparaíso.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    $95($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Valparaíso.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Distance3,125km (1,942 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Punta Arenas and Valparaíso

There are several options for getting from Punta Arenas to Valparaíso by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $69 and will take around 1 day 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $115.

The distance between Punta Arenas and Valparaíso is around 2,330km (1,448 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,238km (1,390 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Punta Arenas and Valparaíso by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 12h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Punta Arenas to Valparaíso is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx $115.

The cheapest way to travel between Punta Arenas and Valparaíso, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $69 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Punta Arenas and Valparaíso. We recommend that you fly from Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Santiago (SCL) then take the bus to Valparaíso. instead which will take 6hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Punta Arenas and Valparaíso. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Punta Arenas to Valparaíso. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Osorno and Santiago - Terminal Sur. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.

Turibus Internacional, E.T.M., Bus Norte, Condor Bus, Queilen Bus, Andesmar, Pullman Bus Costa Central, Turbus, Pullman Bus, Buses Barria, Marga Taqsa, Cata International, Tas-Choapa and Buses Ahumada run regular bus services between Punta Arenas and Valparaíso. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 18h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Punta Arenas to Valparaíso. We recommend that you fly from Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Santiago (SCL) then take the bus to Valparaíso. instead which will take 6hrs.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Punta Arenas and Valparaíso. The distance is around 3,125km (1,942 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 12h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Punta Arenas to Valparaíso is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around $115.

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Transport options from Punta Arenas to Valparaíso
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
6hrs
$115($115)
hourly2,330km (1,448 miles)
Bus + 3 similar
1 day 18h
$95($95)
once a week3,133km (1,947 miles)
Bus via Osorno1 day 19h
$69($69)
once a week3,129km (1,944 miles)
Bus via Frutillar1 day 21h
$70($70)
once a week3,254km (2,022 miles)
Bus via Río Gallegos2 days 20h
$255($255)
once daily3,518km (2,186 miles)
Drive
1 day 12h
$325($325)
on demand3,125km (1,942 miles)

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Airports near Valparaíso

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

SCL
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)
International Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Valparaíso
LSC
La Florida Airport (LSC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
350km (218 miles) from Valparaíso
CCP
Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP)
International Airport
Distance
435km (270 miles) from Valparaíso