The distance between Torres del Paine National Park and Arica is around 3,735km (2,321 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 10m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Torres del Paine National Park to Arica by plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Arica → Torres del Paine National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Puerto Natales (PNT) to Arica (ARI).
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Take the bus to El Calafate, Bariloche then Santiago and then to Arica.
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Take a ferry to Puerto Montt then take the bus to Santiago Borja and then to Arica.
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There are several options for getting from Torres del Paine National Park to Arica by plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $135 and will take around 3 days 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $330.
The distance between Torres del Paine National Park and Arica is around 3,735km (2,321 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,628km (2,255 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Torres del Paine National Park and Arica by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 11h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Torres del Paine National Park to Arica is to fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx $330.
The cheapest way to travel between Torres del Paine National Park and Arica, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $135 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Torres del Paine National Park and Arica. We recommend that you fly from Puerto Natales (PNT) to Arica (ARI). instead which will take 6h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Torres del Paine National Park and Arica. It typically takes around 2 days 22h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Torres del Paine National Park to Arica. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in El Calafate, Bariloche and Santiago. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 22h.
Bus-Sur, Chalten Travel, Andesmar, Pullman Bus, Turbus, Ciktur, Marga Taqsa, Viatac, Tramat, La Veloz Del Norte, Buses Norte Grande, Adsubliata and Chasquitur run regular bus services between Torres del Paine National Park and Arica. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 22h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Torres del Paine National Park and Arica. Flights depart from Puerto Natales (PNT) and arrive at Arica (ARI) - via Santiago (SCL). The flight takes around 5h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Torres del Paine National Park to Arica. There is however a flight that goes via Santiago (SCL). This services will take at least 6h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Torres del Paine National Park to Arica typically takes around 5h 45m. Flights depart from Puerto Natales (PNT) 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 Torres del Paine National Park and Arica. The distance is around 4,924km (3,060 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 11h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torres del Paine National Park to Arica is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around $330.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 6h 10m | $330($330) | on demand | 3,735km (2,321 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 9hrs | $255($255) | every 4 hours | 4,100km (2,548 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 9h 45m | $430($430) | every 15 mins | 5,563km (3,456 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 2 days 22h | $195($195) | once daily | 5,024km (3,122 miles) |
Bus via Río Gallegos | 3 days 8h | $135($135) | 3 times a week | 5,164km (3,209 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 4 days 22h | $1,870($1,870) | once a week | 4,592km (2,853 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 11h | $510($510) | on demand | 4,924km (3,060 miles) |
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The following major airports near Arica offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.