How to travel from Viña del Mar to Pucón, Chile
The distance between Viña del Mar and Pucón is around 863km (536 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Viña del Mar to Pucón 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 Pucón → Viña del Mar if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Metro Pajaritos then fly from Santiago (SCL) to La Araucanía (ZCO) then take the bus to Pucón.
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost$95($95)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus via Santiago
Take the bus to Santiago and then to Pucón.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$62($62)
Multiple bus operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Viña del Mar and Pucón
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Viña del Mar to Pucón by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $21 and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $95.
The distance between Viña del Mar and Pucón is around 863km (536 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 696km (432 miles)
It takes around 12h 45m to get from Viña del Mar and Pucón by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Viña del Mar to Pucón is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx $95.
The cheapest way to travel between Viña del Mar and Pucón, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $21 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Viña del Mar and Pucón. We recommend that you take the bus to Metro Pajaritos then fly from Santiago (SCL) to La Araucanía (ZCO) then take the bus to Pucón. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Viña del Mar and Pucón. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Viña del Mar and Pucón with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 12h 45m.
Condor Bus, Pullman Bus, Turbus and Jac run regular bus services between Viña del Mar and Pucón. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Viña del Mar to Pucón. We recommend that you take the bus to Metro Pajaritos then fly from Santiago (SCL) to La Araucanía (ZCO) then take the bus to Pucón. instead which will take 5h 35m.
The closest major airport to Pucón is Pichoy Airport (ZAL) (ZAL) which is approximately 104km (65 miles) from Pucón. Canal Bajo Airport (ZOS) (ZOS) 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
Yes it is possible to drive from Viña del Mar and Pucón. The distance is around 895km (556 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Viña del Mar to Pucón is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 45m and will usually cost around $32.
Compare travel optionsbetween Viña del Mar and Pucón
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 35m | $95($95) | once daily | 863km (536 miles) |
| Bus to Metro Pajaritos, plane | 6h 10m | $82($82) | 3 times a week | 1,203km (747 miles) |
| Bus to Metro Pajaritos, plane | 6h 45m | $84($84) | once daily | 1,041km (647 miles) |
| Bus to Metro Pajaritos, plane | 7h 15m | $245($245) | 4 times a week | 875km (544 miles) |
Bus via Santiago + 2 similar | 12h 15m | $62($62) | once daily | 898km (558 miles) |
| Bus | 12h 45m | $32($32) | once daily | 904km (562 miles) |
| Bus to Pucón | 13h 10m | $21($21) | once daily | 908km (564 miles) |
Drive | 8h 60m | $95($95) | on demand | 895km (556 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Viña del Mar and Pucón
Bus companies
Condor Bus
Pullman Bus
Turbus
Jac
Pullman Bus Costa Central
Airlines
JetSMART
Sky Airline
LATAM Chile
Airports near Pucón
The following major airports near Pucón offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.
Pichoy Airport (ZAL)
- Distance
- 104km (65 miles) from Pucón
Canal Bajo Airport (ZOS)
- Distance
- 175km (108 miles) from Pucón
Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP)
- Distance
- 293km (182 miles) from Pucón