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Get from Talcahuano to Santiago
The journey takes about 5 hours 19 minutes, and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Talcahuano and Santiago?
Stops in Talcahuano
- A
Alto Horno, 777
Alto Horno 777, Talcahuano, Región del Bío Bío, Chile - BLatorre 11 , Talcahuano, Región del Bío Bío, Chile
Stops in Santiago
- ASantiago - Av Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 3850, Santiago, Estación Central, Región Metropolitana, Chile
- BTucapel Jiménez 21, 8340528 Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
- C
San Borja
San Francisco de Borja 199-225, Santiago, Estación Central, Región Metropolitana, Chile - DPdte. Riesco 6391-6399, Las Condes, Región Metropolitana, Chile
- EAv. Gral. Oscar Bonilla 418, Lo Prado, Región Metropolitana, Chile
- F
Zapadores
Los Zapadores 608, Recoleta, Región Metropolitana, Chile
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Talcahuano to Santiago, CL by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Talcahuano to Santiago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Talcahuano to Santiago start from $21. The average price for this route is around $29. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Talcahuano to Santiago?
The average bus travel time from Talcahuano to Santiago is 5h 19m, covering a distance of 427 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 18m and is operated by Eme Bus.
Which bus companies service the Talcahuano to Santiago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Eme Bus, Pullman Tur, buses TranSantin, ETM.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Talcahuano to Santiago?
The earliest bus departs from Talcahuano to Santiago at 7:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Talcahuano to Santiago?
A bus trip from Talcahuano to Santiago generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Talcahuano to Santiago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ETM, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 431 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Talcahuano to Santiago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Pullman Tur has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.9.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Talcahuano to Santiago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ETM, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Talcahuano to Santiago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ETM, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Talcahuano to Santiago, CL was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $19To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Talcahuano to Santiago, CL, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $19 to $54 for a bus ticket from Talcahuano to Santiago, CL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-12-04.
Usually Eme Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
