Bus Tickets from Santiago, CL to Talcahuano

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Next departures for Santiago to Talcahuano on October 11
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EME Bus
Terminal Sur
TalcahuanoCheapestFastest
Pullman Tur
Terminal Sur
TalcahuanoNo tags
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Terminal Sur
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Terminal Sur
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Terminal Sur
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Bus Santiago, CL to Talcahuano: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$21
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 19m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance426 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Santiago to Talcahuano Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santiago, CL - Talcahuano

  1. How far is Santiago from Talcahuano?

    The distance between Santiago and Talcahuano is around 435 km (270 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Santiago to Talcahuano?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal Los Héroes, in Santiago, and end it at Alto Horno, 777, in Talcahuano.

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

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10-08
US$14
10-09
US$14
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US$17
10-11
US$14
10-12
US$18
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santiago, CL to Talcahuano was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of US$14

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

You can expect to pay from US$14 to US$33 for a bus ticket from Santiago, CL to Talcahuano based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$14 which is on 2025-10-11.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Santiago and Talcahuano!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santiago to Talcahuano, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Santiago to Talcahuano.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Santiago to Talcahuano, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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