How to travel from Valparaíso to Chiloé Island, Chile

The distance between Valparaíso and Chiloé Island is around 1,167km (725 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Valparaíso to Chiloé Island by bus, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Chiloé IslandValparaíso if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Ferry

Take the bus to Santiago then fly from Santiago (SCL) to Puerto Montt (PMC) then take a ferry to Quemchi.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    $3,625($3,625)
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Bus

Take the bus to Puerto Montt and then to Terminal De Buses Cruz Del Sur Castro.

  • Duration17h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    $62($62)
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Multiple bus operators

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valparaíso and Chiloé Island

There are several options for getting from Valparaíso to Chiloé Island by bus, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $33 and will take around 18h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 8h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $3,625.

The distance between Valparaíso and Chiloé Island is around 1,167km (725 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,082km (672 miles)

It takes around 17h 10m to get from Valparaíso and Chiloé Island by bus.

The quickest way to get from Valparaíso to Chiloé Island is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 55m and will set you back approx $3,625.

The cheapest way to travel between Valparaíso and Chiloé Island is to take the bus which will typically cost around $33 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Valparaíso and Chiloé Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Santiago then fly from Santiago (SCL) to Puerto Montt (PMC) then take a ferry to Quemchi. instead which will take 8h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valparaíso and Chiloé Island. It typically takes around 17h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valparaíso to Chiloé Island. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Puerto Montt. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 17h 10m.

E.T.M., Condor Bus, Pullman Bus, Empresas Cruz Del Sur, Pullman Bus Costa Central, Turbus and Queilen Bus run regular bus services between Valparaíso and Chiloé Island. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 17h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valparaíso to Chiloé Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Santiago then fly from Santiago (SCL) to Puerto Montt (PMC) then take a ferry to Quemchi. instead which will take 8h 55m.

The closest major airport to Chiloé Island is Mocopulli Airport (MHC) (MHC) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Chiloé Island. El Tepual Airport (PMC) (PMC) 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Valparaíso to Chiloé Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Puerto Montt and then to Terminal De Buses Cruz Del Sur Castro. instead which will take 17h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valparaíso to Chiloé Island is to take the bus which takes, on average, 17h 10m and will usually cost around $62.

How do I get from Valparaíso to Chiloé Island

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Transport options from Valparaíso to Chiloé Island
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Ferry + 1 similar
8h 55m
$3,625($3,625)
once a week1,167km (725 miles)
Bus to Santiago, plane and ferry10h 5m
$3,560($3,560)
once a week1,179km (732 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
17h 10m
$62($62)
every 20 mins1,318km (819 miles)
Bus via Santiago17h 45m
$61($61)
every 20 mins1,312km (815 miles)
Bus via Puerto Varas18h 45m
$33($33)
once daily1,331km (827 miles)

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Airports near Chiloé Island

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

MHC
Mocopulli Airport (MHC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Chiloé Island
PMC
El Tepual Airport (PMC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Chiloé Island
CCP
Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP)
International Airport
Distance
652km (405 miles) from Chiloé Island