How to travel from Valle de la Luna to Valle Nevado, Chile

The distance between Valle de la Luna and Valle Nevado is around 1,561km (970 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 10h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Valle de la Luna to Valle Nevado by bus, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Valle NevadoValle de la Luna if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Antofagasta then fly from Antofagasta (ANF) to Santiago (SCL).

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $280($280)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Santiago.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $1,420($1,420)
Operated by

Pullman Bus

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Valle Nevado.

  • Duration18h 55m
  • Distance1,712km (1,064 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valle de la Luna and Valle Nevado

There are several options for getting from Valle de la Luna to Valle Nevado by bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $130 and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 10h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $280.

The distance between Valle de la Luna and Valle Nevado is around 1,561km (970 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,174km (730 miles)

It takes around 10h 10m to get from Valle de la Luna and Valle Nevado by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valle de la Luna to Valle Nevado is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 10h 10m and will set you back approx $280.

The cheapest way to travel between Valle de la Luna and Valle Nevado, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $130 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Valle de la Luna and Valle Nevado. We recommend that you take the bus to Antofagasta then fly from Antofagasta (ANF) to Santiago (SCL). instead which will take 10h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valle de la Luna and Valle Nevado. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valle de la Luna to Valle Nevado. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Pedro de Atacama, Santiago, Avenida Matta, Fernando Castillo Velasco, PD271-Parada / Lider - La Reina and Aeródromo Eulogio Sánchez. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

Pullman Bus and Turbus run regular bus services between Valle de la Luna and Valle Nevado. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valle de la Luna to Valle Nevado. We recommend that you take the bus to Antofagasta then fly from Antofagasta (ANF) to Santiago (SCL). instead which will take 10h 10m.

The closest major airport to Valle Nevado is Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) (SCL) which is approximately 51km (32 miles) from Valle Nevado. 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 Valle de la Luna and Valle Nevado. The distance is around 1,712km (1,064 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valle de la Luna to Valle Nevado is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 10h 10m and will usually cost around $280.

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Transport options from Valle de la Luna to Valle Nevado
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
10h 10m
$280($280)
once daily1,561km (970 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 1h
$1,420($1,420)
once daily1,730km (1,075 miles)
Bus via Sierra Gorda1 day 5h
$130($130)
once daily1,790km (1,112 miles)
Drive
18h 55m
$180($180)
on demand1,712km (1,064 miles)

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Airports near Valle Nevado

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

SCL
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)
International Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Valle Nevado
LSC
La Florida Airport (LSC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
393km (244 miles) from Valle Nevado
CCP
Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP)
International Airport
Distance
459km (285 miles) from Valle Nevado