Bus from Puerto Varas to Santiago, CL: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Puerto Varas to Santiago on November 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus ChileBus
Acceso Sur Puerto Varas ( Shell)
Terminal San BorjaCheapest
Buses FierroBus
Puerto Varas
Terminal SurFastest
Buses FierroBus
Puerto Varas
Terminal SurNo tags
Buses ETMBus
C. Ramón Ricardo Rosas esquina San Francisco.
Terminal SurNo tags
Lago SurBus
C. Ramón Ricardo Rosas esquina San Francisco.
Terminal SurNo tags

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Get from Puerto Varas to Santiago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
12h 15mAverage Duration
899 kmDistance
22kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Puerto Varas 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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Puerto Varas to Santiago?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Puerto Varas to Santiago start from $24. The average price for this route is around $47. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Puerto Varas to Santiago?

    The average bus travel time from Puerto Varas to Santiago is 12h 15m, covering a distance of 899 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 25m and is operated by Buses Fierro.

  3. Which bus companies service the Puerto Varas to Santiago route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from ETM, FlixBus, Buses Fierro, Thaebus, Lago Sur, Cruz del Sur, Buses JAC, Jordan Group.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Puerto Varas to Santiago?

    The earliest bus departs from Puerto Varas to Santiago at 2:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:11pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Puerto Varas to Santiago?

    A bus trip from Puerto Varas to Santiago generates an estimated 22 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Puerto Varas 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 429 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Puerto Varas to Santiago?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Jordan Group has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Puerto Varas to Santiago?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Lago Sur, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Puerto Varas to Santiago?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Buses Fierro, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-27
$38
11-28
$40
Today
$34
11-30
$42
12-01
$28
12-02
$27
12-03
$29
12-04
$31
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Puerto Varas to Santiago, CL was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $27

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Puerto Varas to Santiago, CL, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $27 to $78 for a bus ticket from Puerto Varas to Santiago, CL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually ETM 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.

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