How to travel from Torres del Paine National Park to Santiago, Chile

The distance between Torres del Paine National Park and Santiago is around 2,064km (1,282 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Torres del Paine National Park to Santiago 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 SantiagoTorres del Paine National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Puerto Natales (PNT) to Santiago (SCL).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time4h 20m
  • Typical cost
    $125($125)
Operated by

JetSMART

+ 2 others

1 similiar route

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to El Calafate then Bariloche and then to Santiago.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $150($150)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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ferry
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bus
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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Puerto Montt then take the bus to Santiago Borja.

  • Duration3 days 17h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    $1,825($1,825)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Santiago.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Distance3,033km (1,885 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Torres del Paine National Park and Santiago

There are several options for getting from Torres del Paine National Park to Santiago by plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around $90 and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $125.

The distance between Torres del Paine National Park and Santiago is around 2,064km (1,282 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,966km (1,222 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Torres del Paine National Park and Santiago by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 12h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Torres del Paine National Park to Santiago is to fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx $125.

The cheapest way to travel between Torres del Paine National Park and Santiago, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around $90 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Torres del Paine National Park and Santiago. We recommend that you fly from Puerto Natales (PNT) to Santiago (SCL). instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Torres del Paine National Park and Santiago. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Torres del Paine National Park to Santiago. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in El Calafate and Bariloche. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.

Bus-Sur, Chalten Travel, Andesmar, Buses Becker, Empresas Cruz Del Sur and Buses Tepual run regular bus services between Torres del Paine National Park and Santiago. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 17h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Torres del Paine National Park and Santiago. Flights depart from Puerto Natales (PNT) and arrive at Santiago (SCL). The flight takes around 4h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Torres del Paine National Park and Santiago with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 4h 20m.

JetSMART, LATAM Chile and Sky Airline fly between Torres del Paine National Park and Santiago. Flights depart from Puerto Natales (PNT) and and arrive into Santiago (SCL). These flights usually take around 4h 20m.

The flight from Torres del Paine National Park to Santiago typically takes around 4h 20m. Flights depart from Puerto Natales (PNT) and and arrive into Santiago (SCL).

The closest major airport to Santiago is Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) (SCL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Santiago. 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 Torres del Paine National Park and Santiago. The distance is around 3,033km (1,885 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 Torres del Paine National Park to Santiago is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around $125.

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Transport options from Torres del Paine National Park to Santiago
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 50m
$125($125)
every 30 mins2,064km (1,282 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 40m
$90($90)
every 4 hours2,429km (1,509 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 17h
$150($150)
once daily2,956km (1,837 miles)
Bus via Coyhaique2 days 13h
$155($155)
twice a week3,529km (2,193 miles)
Ferry and Bus
3 days 17h
$1,825($1,825)
once a week2,524km (1,568 miles)
Drive
1 day 12h
$315($315)
on demand3,033km (1,885 miles)

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Airports near Santiago

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

SCL
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Santiago
LSC
La Florida Airport (LSC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
395km (245 miles) from Santiago
CCP
Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP)
International Airport
Distance
431km (268 miles) from Santiago