How to travel from Valle Nevado to Punta Arenas, Chile

The distance between Valle Nevado and Punta Arenas is around 2,295km (1,426 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 30m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Punta ArenasValle Nevado if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Santiago (SCL) to Punta Arenas (PUQ).

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $255($255)
Operated by

Sky Airline

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Bus

Take the bus to Osorno and then to Punta Arenas.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    $1,460($1,460)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Punta Arenas.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Distance3,080km (1,914 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valle Nevado and Punta Arenas

There are several options for getting from Valle Nevado to Punta Arenas by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $255 and will take around 6h 30m.

The distance between Valle Nevado and Punta Arenas is around 2,295km (1,426 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,203km (1,369 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Valle Nevado and Punta Arenas by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 12h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valle Nevado to Punta Arenas is to fly which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx $255.

The cheapest way to travel between Valle Nevado and Punta Arenas, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $255 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Valle Nevado and Punta Arenas. We recommend that you fly from Santiago (SCL) to Punta Arenas (PUQ). instead which will take 6h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valle Nevado and Punta Arenas. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valle Nevado to Punta Arenas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aeródromo Eulogio Sánchez, PD271-Parada / Lider - La Reina, PD451-Parada 5 /, Universidad de Chile, Universidad de Santiago and Osorno. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.

E.T.M., Bus Norte, Condor Bus, Queilen Bus, Andesmar, Turibus Internacional, El Rapido Internacional, COITRAM, Buses Barria and Marga Taqsa run regular bus services between Valle Nevado and Punta Arenas. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 17h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Valle Nevado and Punta Arenas. Flights depart from Santiago (SCL) and arrive at Punta Arenas (PUQ). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Valle Nevado and Punta Arenas with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 25m.

Sky Airline, JetSMART and LATAM Chile fly between Valle Nevado and Punta Arenas. Flights depart from Santiago (SCL) and and arrive into Punta Arenas (PUQ). These flights usually take around 3h 25m.

The flight from Valle Nevado to Punta Arenas typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Santiago (SCL) and and arrive into Punta Arenas (PUQ).

The closest major airport to Punta Arenas is Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International Airport (PUQ) (PUQ) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Punta Arenas. Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT) (PNT) and Teniente Vidal Airport (BBA) (BBA) 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 Punta Arenas. The distance is around 3,080km (1,914 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 Valle Nevado to Punta Arenas is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around $255.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valle Nevado and Punta Arenas

Transport options from Valle Nevado to Punta Arenas
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
6h 30m
$255($255)
once daily2,295km (1,426 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 17h
$1,460($1,460)
once a week3,068km (1,906 miles)
Bus via Mendoza2 days 22h
$280($280)
once daily3,527km (2,192 miles)
Drive
1 day 12h
$320($320)
on demand3,080km (1,914 miles)

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Airports near Punta Arenas

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

PUQ
Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International Airport (PUQ)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Punta Arenas
PNT
Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
199km (124 miles) from Punta Arenas
BBA
Teniente Vidal Airport (BBA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
808km (502 miles) from Punta Arenas