The distance between Valle Nevado and Coquimbo is around 501km (311 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Valle Nevado to Coquimbo by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Coquimbo → Valle Nevado if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Santiago (SCL) to La Serena (LSC) then take the bus to Coquimbo.
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Take the bus to Coquimbo.
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There are several options for getting from Valle Nevado to Coquimbo by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $54 and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $285.
The distance between Valle Nevado and Coquimbo is around 501km (311 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 392km (243 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Valle Nevado and Coquimbo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Valle Nevado to Coquimbo is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx $285.
The cheapest way to travel between Valle Nevado and Coquimbo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $54 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Valle Nevado and Coquimbo. We recommend that you fly from Santiago (SCL) to La Serena (LSC) then take the bus to Coquimbo. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valle Nevado and Coquimbo. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Valle Nevado to Coquimbo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aeródromo Eulogio Sánchez, PD271-Parada / Lider - La Reina, PD451-Parada 5 /, PA16-Parada 2 / and Santiago. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.
Pullman Bus, Buses Romani, Pluss Chile, Turbus, Buses Paravias, Ciktur, Cormar and Turistik run regular bus services between Valle Nevado and Coquimbo. Buses run hourly and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valle Nevado to Coquimbo. We recommend that you fly from Santiago (SCL) to La Serena (LSC) then take the bus to Coquimbo. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Coquimbo is La Florida Airport (LSC) (LSC) which is approximately 14km (8 miles) from Coquimbo. Chamonate Airport (CPO) (CPO) and Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) (SCL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Valle Nevado and Coquimbo. The distance is around 518km (322 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valle Nevado to Coquimbo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around $1,380.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 4h 40m | $285($285) | once daily | 501km (311 miles) |
Bus to Coquimbo + 3 similar | 6h 55m | $1,385($1,385) | every 4 hours | 510km (317 miles) |
Bus | 7h 15m | $1,380($1,380) | hourly | 511km (317 miles) |
Bus via Mall Parque Arauco | 8h 55m | $60($60) | once daily | 521km (324 miles) |
Bus via Santiago | 9h 20m | $54($54) | once daily | 530km (329 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | $54($54) | on demand | 518km (322 miles) |
Pullman Bus
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Buses Paravias
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The following major airports near Coquimbo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.