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Puerto Varas to La Serena

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Puerto Varas to La Serena

Composite routes from Puerto Varas to La Serena

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Transport providers

Airlines

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from El Tepual International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$48.35–$165.39
Plane from Osorno to La
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$30.53–$152.67

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from El Tepual International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$58.52–$267.17
Plane from Osorno to La
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$30.53–$152.67

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from El Tepual International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
4h 9m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$305.34
Plane from Osorno to La
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$30.53–$368.96

Bus operators

Pullman Bus

Phone:
+56 600 600 0018
Website:
pullmanbus.cl
Bus from Puerto Varas to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
13h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$43.26–$57.25
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$38.17
Bus from Terminal de Buses de Ovalle to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.63–$29.26

Flixbus Chile

Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Santiago to La
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.54–$12.09

Turbus

Phone:
+56 22 822 7500
Website:
turbus.cl/
Bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$47.07
Bus from Terminal Puerto Varas - Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$4.71–$33.08
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.54–$39.44
Bus from Terminal de Buses de Ovalle to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.96–$33.08

Pullman San Andrés

Website:
pullmansanandres.cl/
Bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.36–$30.53

Condor Bus

Phone:
+56 22 822 7528
Website:
condorbus.cl/
Bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.81–$33.08
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.27–$27.99
Bus from Terminal de Buses de Ovalle to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.47–$21.63

Andimar

Phone:
+56 22 683 8528
Website:
andimar.cl/
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$24.17

Pluss Chile

Phone:
+56 22 3813 550
Website:
plusschile.cl/
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.72–$24.17
Bus from Terminal de Buses de Ovalle to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.00–$15.27

Jac

Phone:
+56 9 8415 2373
Website:
jac.cl/
Bus from Terminal Puerto Varas - Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.58–$12.72

ETM

Phone:
+56 65 229 0100
Website:
etm.cl/
Bus from Puerto Varas to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.99–$63.61

Bus Norte

Phone:
+56 60 0401 5151
Website:
busnortechile.cl/portada.php
Bus from Puerto Varas to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.61–$35.62

Ciktur

Phone:
+56 9 8880 0397
Website:
ciktur.cl/
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.47–$38.17
Bus from Terminal de Buses de Ovalle to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.54–$27.99

Via Lago Sur

Phone:
+56 99 144 4725
Website:
lagosur.cl/
Bus from Puerto Varas to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.81–$24.49

Via Elqui

Phone:
+56 (51) 231 2422 / +56 (51) 221 1707
Bus from Terminal de Buses de Ovalle to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.98–$7.00

Buses Fierro

Phone:
+56 97 580 5380
Website:
buses-fierro.cl/
Bus from Puerto Varas to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.90–$69.97

Cormar

Phone:
+56 53 262 7651
Website:
cormarbus.cl/
Bus from Terminal de Buses de Ovalle to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
3 times a day

Central Tour

Website:
facebook.com/centraltourchile/?locale=es_LA
Bus from Terminal de Buses de Ovalle to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
4 times a week

Cikbus Elité

Phone:
+56 9 8880 0397
Website:
cikbus.cl/
Bus from Terminal de Buses de Ovalle to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.35

Buses Expreso Rojas

Phone:
+56 96 897 8737 / 512 211707
Website:
facebook.com/p/Buses-Expreso-Rojas-100083047060438/
Bus from Terminal de Buses de Ovalle to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Buses Carvajal Bugueño

Phone:
+56 9 6297 4435
Website:
facebook.com/busescarvajal/
Bus from Terminal de Buses de Ovalle to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Puerto Varas to La Serena?

The cheapest way to get from Puerto Varas to La Serena is to bus via Quilicura which costs $27.17 - $70.65 and takes 18h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Puerto Varas to La Serena?

The fastest way to get from Puerto Varas to La Serena is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $54.35 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Puerto Varas and La Serena?

No, there is no direct bus from Puerto Varas to La Serena. However, there are services departing from Puerto Varas and arriving at Terminal de Buses La Serena via Terminal Alameda - Turbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 19m.

How far is it from Puerto Varas to La Serena?

The distance between Puerto Varas and La Serena is 1319 km. The road distance is 1484.1 km.

How do I travel from Puerto Varas to La Serena without a car?

The best way to get from Puerto Varas to La Serena without a car is to bus which takes 18h 19m and costs $32.61 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Puerto Varas to La Serena?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Puerto Varas to La Serena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Puerto Varas to La Serena bus from?

Puerto Varas to La Serena bus services, operated by ETM, depart from Puerto Varas station.

Train, bus or fly from Puerto Varas to La Serena?

The best way to get from Puerto Varas to La Serena is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $54.35 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $32.61 - $97.83 and takes 18h 19m. There are no good options to train between Puerto Varas to La Serena.

Where does the Puerto Varas to La Serena bus arrive?

Puerto Varas to La Serena bus services, operated by ETM, arrive at Terminal Sur de Santiago station.

Can I drive from Puerto Varas to La Serena?

Yes, the driving distance between Puerto Varas to La Serena is 1484 km. It takes approximately 14h 7m to drive from Puerto Varas to La Serena.

Where can I stay near La Serena?

There are 1445+ hotels available in La Serena. Prices start at $1 per night.
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