How much does a coach ticket cost in Chile?

Bus travel in Chile is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was CLP 15,303. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights. Example fares in Chile: Puerto Natales ↔ El Calafate (average: CLP 44,110 ) Punta Arenas ↔ Ushuaia (average: CLP 57,834 ) Santiago de Chile ↔ Mendoza (average: CLP 44,596 )

What is the best way to travel around Chile?

While you can choose between different transport options, travelling by Buses is usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Chile with 2288 routes.

How do I book coach and train tickets in Chile?

Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare timetables and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play , Download on the App Store .

Do I need cash, or can I pay by card in Chile?

When buying Bus or Train tickets in Chile with Busbud we accept the following payment methods: Visa, MasterCard, Elo touch, Hiper, Hipercard, Maestro, China Union Pay, Pix Money Transfer, Klarna (Pay over time), Google Pay Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP) is the main currency.

How do I travel from Puerto Natales to El Calafate by bus?

The bus is the most popular way to travel from Puerto Natales to El Calafate Travel time: 5h 30m Ticket prices: From CLP 44,110 Frequency: 4 departures daily Recommended operators: Via Tac , FlixBus , Albus , Bus-Sur , Pluss Chile , Marga Taqsa , Cruz del Sur , Eme Bus , Tramat , Buses Igillaima

How do I get from Chile to neighbouring countries by bus or train?

The buses that connect to major cities in neighbouring countries are: Puerto Natales ↔ El Calafate, Argentina Punta Arenas ↔ Ushuaia, Argentina Santiago de Chile ↔ Mendoza, Argentina

What are the most popular airports in Chile?

You can find train and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: SCL , Punta Arenas Airport

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What are the most popular routes to Chile?

Route	Average price	Average duration	Daily departures
Puerto Natales - El Calafate	Average priceCLP 44,110	Average duration5h 30m	Daily departures4
Punta Arenas - Ushuaia	Average priceCLP 57,834	Average duration12h	Daily departures2
Santiago de Chile - Mendoza	Average priceCLP 44,596	Average duration7h	Daily departures12
San Pedro de Atacama - Calama	Average priceCLP 28,110	Average duration1h 30m	Daily departures2
Calama - San Pedro de Atacama	Average priceCLP 28,110	Average duration1h 30m	Daily departures2
Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales	Average priceCLP 9,074	Average duration3h 15m	Daily departures23
Santiago de Chile - Puerto Montt	Average priceCLP 28,633	Average duration12h 45m	Daily departures30
Puerto Montt - Santiago de Chile	Average priceCLP 28,615	Average duration12h 55m	Daily departures28
Santiago de Chile - Valparaiso	Average priceCLP 5,955	Average duration1h 35m	Daily departures60
Santiago de Chile - Vina del Mar	Average priceCLP 5,955	Average duration1h 35m	Daily departures68

What popular bus companies operate in Chile?

Why choose Busbud?

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Busbud helps you easily search, compare and book intercity bus tickets on a worldwide scale with our comprehensive list of bus routes and schedules. With several language and currency options available, Busbud seeks to cater to international bus travellers no matter where they are in the world. With Busbud, you can buy tickets with confidence. We ensure that you make the most out of your bus trip by partnering up with reliable bus companies from all around the world such as Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.

Frequently asked questions about travelling in Chile

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a coach ticket cost in Chile?
Bus travel in Chile is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was CLP 15,303. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights.
Example fares in Chile:
Puerto Natales ↔ El Calafate (average: CLP 44,110)
Punta Arenas ↔ Ushuaia (average: CLP 57,834)
Santiago de Chile ↔ Mendoza (average: CLP 44,596)
What is the best way to travel around Chile?
While you can choose between different transport options, travelling by Buses is usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Chile with 2288 routes.
How do I book coach and train tickets in Chile?
Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare timetables and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play, Download on the App Store.
Do I need cash, or can I pay by card in Chile?
When buying Bus or Train tickets in Chile with Busbud we accept the following payment methods: Visa, MasterCard, Elo touch, Hiper, Hipercard, Maestro, China Union Pay, Pix Money Transfer, Klarna (Pay over time), Google Pay
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP) is the main currency.
How do I travel from Puerto Natales to El Calafate by bus?
The bus is the most popular way to travel from Puerto Natales to El Calafate
Travel time: 5h 30m
Ticket prices: From CLP 44,110
Frequency: 4 departures daily
Recommended operators: Via Tac, FlixBus, Albus, Bus-Sur, Pluss Chile, Marga Taqsa, Cruz del Sur, Eme Bus, Tramat, Buses Igillaima
How do I get from Chile to neighbouring countries by bus or train?
The buses that connect to major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Puerto Natales ↔ El Calafate, Argentina
Punta Arenas ↔ Ushuaia, Argentina
Santiago de Chile ↔ Mendoza, Argentina
What are the most popular airports in Chile?
You can find train and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: SCL, Punta Arenas Airport