How to travel from Valle Nevado to Coquimbo, Chile

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.

6 routes found

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 CoquimboValle Nevado if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Santiago (SCL) to La Serena (LSC) then take the bus to Coquimbo.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    $285($285)
Operated by

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Bus to Coquimbo

Take the bus to Coquimbo.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    $1,385($1,385)
Operated by

Turbus

3 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Coquimbo.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance518km (322 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valle Nevado and Coquimbo

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valle Nevado and Coquimbo

Transport options from Valle Nevado to Coquimbo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4h 40m
$285($285)
once daily501km (311 miles)
Bus to Coquimbo + 3 similar
6h 55m
$1,385($1,385)
every 4 hours510km (317 miles)
Bus7h 15m
$1,380($1,380)
hourly511km (317 miles)
Bus via Mall Parque Arauco8h 55m
$60($60)
once daily521km (324 miles)
Bus via Santiago9h 20m
$54($54)
once daily530km (329 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
$54($54)
on demand518km (322 miles)

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Airports near Coquimbo

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

LSC
La Florida Airport (LSC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (8 miles) from Coquimbo
CPO
Chamonate Airport (CPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
309km (192 miles) from Coquimbo
SCL
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)
International Airport
Distance
386km (240 miles) from Coquimbo