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

The distance between Valle Nevado and Valle de la Luna is around 1,712km (1,064 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 18h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Valle Nevado to Valle de la Luna by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to San Pedro de Atacama.

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

Pullman Bus

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Drive

Drive to Valle de la Luna.

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

There are several options for getting from Valle Nevado to Valle de la Luna by bus 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 drive and arrive in approximately 18h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $180.

The distance between Valle Nevado and Valle de la Luna is around 1,712km (1,064 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,174km (730 miles)

It takes around 1 day 1h to get from Valle Nevado and Valle de la Luna by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valle Nevado to Valle de la Luna is to drive which takes around 18h 55m and will set you back approx $180.

The cheapest way to travel between Valle Nevado and Valle de la Luna, 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 Nevado and Valle de la Luna. We recommend that you drive to Valle de la Luna. instead which will take 18h 55m.

Bus travel

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valle Nevado to Valle de la Luna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aeródromo Eulogio Sánchez, PD271-Parada / Lider - La Reina, PD451-Parada 5 /, Avenida Matta, Santiago and San Pedro de Atacama. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

Pullman Bus and Turbus run regular bus services between Valle Nevado and Valle de la Luna. 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 Nevado to Valle de la Luna. We recommend that you take the bus to San Pedro de Atacama. instead which will take 1 day 1h.

The closest major airport to Valle de la Luna is El Loa Airport (CJC) (CJC) which is approximately 78km (49 miles) from Valle de la Luna. Cerro Moreno International Airport (ANF) (ANF) and Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) (IQQ) 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 Valle de la Luna. 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 Nevado to Valle de la Luna is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 1h and will usually cost around $1,420.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valle Nevado and Valle de la Luna

Transport options from Valle Nevado to Valle de la Luna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 1h
$1,420($1,420)
once daily1,729km (1,075 miles)
Bus via Calama1 day 5h
$130($130)
once daily1,829km (1,137 miles)
Drive
18h 55m
$180($180)
on demand1,712km (1,064 miles)

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Airports near Valle de la Luna

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

CJC
El Loa Airport (CJC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
78km (49 miles) from Valle de la Luna
ANF
Cerro Moreno International Airport (ANF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Valle de la Luna
IQQ
Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ)
International Airport
Distance
328km (204 miles) from Valle de la Luna