How to travel from Valparaíso to Punta Arenas, Chile

The distance between Valparaíso and Punta Arenas is around 2,332km (1,449 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Valparaíso to Punta Arenas by bus, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Santiago then fly from Santiago (SCL) to Punta Arenas (PUQ).

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $90($90)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus via Santiago

Take the bus to Santiago then Osorno and then to Punta Arenas.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    $95($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

3 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Punta Arenas.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Distance3,124km (1,941 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valparaíso and Punta Arenas

There are several options for getting from Valparaíso to Punta Arenas by bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $70 and will take around 1 day 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $90.

The distance between Valparaíso and Punta Arenas is around 2,332km (1,449 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,238km (1,390 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Valparaíso and Punta Arenas by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 12h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valparaíso to Punta Arenas is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx $90.

The cheapest way to travel between Valparaíso and Punta Arenas, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $70 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Valparaíso and Punta Arenas. We recommend that you take the bus to Santiago then fly from Santiago (SCL) to Punta Arenas (PUQ). instead which will take 6h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valparaíso and Punta Arenas. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valparaíso to Punta Arenas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Osorno and Osorno. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.

Condor Bus, Pullman Bus, Turibus Internacional, Pullman Bus Costa Central, Turbus, E.T.M., Bus Norte, Queilen Bus, Andesmar, Cata International, Tas-Choapa, Buses Ahumada, Buses Barria and Marga Taqsa run regular bus services between Valparaíso and Punta Arenas. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 18h 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 Punta Arenas. We recommend that you take the bus to Santiago then fly from Santiago (SCL) to Punta Arenas (PUQ). instead which will take 6h 10m.

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 Valparaíso and Punta Arenas. The distance is around 3,124km (1,941 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 Valparaíso to Punta Arenas is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around $90.

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Transport options from Valparaíso to Punta Arenas
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
6h 10m
$90($90)
every 3 hours2,332km (1,449 miles)
Bus via Santiago + 3 similar
1 day 18h
$95($95)
once a week3,134km (1,947 miles)
Bus1 day 18h
$82($82)
once a week3,128km (1,943 miles)
Bus via Frutillar1 day 21h
$70($70)
once a week3,254km (2,022 miles)
Bus via Mendoza2 days 20h
$255($255)
once daily3,519km (2,186 miles)
Drive
1 day 12h
$325($325)
on demand3,124km (1,941 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