Bus from Santiago de Chile to Valdivia, CL: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Santiago de Chile to Valdivia on May 12
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus ChileBus
Terminal San Borja
Valdivia (Terminal de buses)Cheapest
AndesmarBus
Terminal Sur
Terminal de Buses de ValdiviaFastest
Flixbus ChileBus
Terminal San Borja
Valdivia (Terminal de buses)No tags
Flixbus ChileBus
San Bernardo, Santiago (Cruce Colon)
Valdivia (Terminal de buses)No tags
Flixbus ChileBus
San Bernardo, Santiago (Cruce Colon)
Valdivia (Terminal de buses)No tags

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Get from Santiago de Chile to Valdivia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day
10h 15mAverage Duration
740 kmDistance
18kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santiago de Chile to Valdivia, 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 Santiago de Chile to Valdivia?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Santiago de Chile to Valdivia start from $20. The average price for this route is around $36. 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 Santiago de Chile to Valdivia?

    The average bus travel time from Santiago de Chile to Valdivia is 10h 15m, covering a distance of 740 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 25m and is operated by Andesmar.

  3. Which bus companies service the Santiago de Chile to Valdivia route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, buses TranSantin, Nar Bus, Andesmar, Transportes Cruz del Sur, ETM, Via Tur, Buses Jet Sur, Buses Tepual - Buses Lafit, Bus Norte, Cruz del Sur.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Santiago de Chile to Valdivia?

    The earliest bus departs from Santiago de Chile to Valdivia at 5:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santiago de Chile to Valdivia?

    A bus trip from Santiago de Chile to Valdivia generates an estimated 18.484875 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 Santiago de Chile to Valdivia?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Buses Tepual - Buses Lafit, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santiago de Chile to Valdivia?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Nar Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Santiago de Chile to Valdivia?

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

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santiago de Chile to Valdivia?

    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.

Best price found
05-07
$23
05-08
$33
Today
$21
05-10
$27
05-11
$21
05-12
$21
05-13
$21
05-14
$21
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santiago de Chile to Valdivia, CL was searched and found on May 11, 2026 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $94 for a bus ticket from Santiago de Chile to Valdivia, CL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2026-05-11.

Usually ETM, Andesmar 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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