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.
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 Santiago → Torres del Paine National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Puerto Natales (PNT) to Santiago (SCL).
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Take the bus to El Calafate then Bariloche and then to Santiago.
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Take a ferry to Puerto Montt then take the bus to Santiago Borja.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 50m | $125($125) | every 30 mins | 2,064km (1,282 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 6h 40m | $90($90) | every 4 hours | 2,429km (1,509 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 17h | $150($150) | once daily | 2,956km (1,837 miles) |
Bus via Coyhaique | 2 days 13h | $155($155) | twice a week | 3,529km (2,193 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 3 days 17h | $1,825($1,825) | once a week | 2,524km (1,568 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 12h | $315($315) | on demand | 3,033km (1,885 miles) |
Buses Fernández
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Buses Becker
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The following major airports near Santiago offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.