What's the distance between Castro and Valdivia by coach?

The journey from Castro to Valdivia by coach covers an approximate distance of 186 miles (300 km).

How can I get from Castro to Valdivia without driving?

The best way to go from Castro to Valdivia without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Castro to Valdivia from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Castro to Valdivia on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	Terminal Cruz del Sur de Castro	7h 30m	21:00	Terminal de Buses de Valdivia	No tags
Bus	14:15	Terminal de Buses de Castro	7h 20m	21:35	Terminal de Buses de Valdivia	No tags
Bus	15:00	Terminal de Buses de Castro	7h 20m	22:20	Terminal de Buses de Valdivia	No tags
Bus	15:30	Terminal de Buses de Castro	7h 10m	22:40	Terminal de Buses de Valdivia	No tags
Bus	21:00	Terminal de Buses de Castro	5h 50m	02:50	Terminal de Buses de Valdivia	No tags

Get from Castro to Valdivia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

7h 10mAverage duration

186 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Castro and Valdivia?

Stops in Castro

A
Terminal de Buses de Castro
Gómez 670-680, Castro, X Región, Chile
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B
Castro
Panamericana Sur 513, Castro, X Región, Chile

Stops in Valdivia

A
Terminal de Buses de Valdivia
Anfión Muñoz 308-398, Valdivia, Región de los Ríos, Chile
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Compare bus companies

ETM

4.5/5429 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

WiFi2.1

Based on 429 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. ETM ticket prices on this trip start at £19

Buses ETM Castro Valdivia recent customer reviews

Incredibly comfortable, smooth ride, felt safe, efficient crossing on the ferry leaving the island of Chiloé, helpful staff, punctual

Christina D.

3 March 2025

Queilen Bus

4/5118 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2

Cruz del Sur

4/58,095 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi1.7

Jordan Group

3.5/515 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi5

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Castro, CL to Valdivia, CL

What's the distance between Castro and Valdivia by coach?
The journey from Castro to Valdivia by coach covers an approximate distance of 186 miles (300 km).
How can I get from Castro to Valdivia without driving?
The best way to go from Castro to Valdivia without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

18/11

£16

19/11

£16

Today

£16

21/11

£16

22/11

No data

23/11

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24/11

£16

25/11

£16

The cheapest trip from Castro, CL to Valdivia, CL was searched and found on 21 Nov 2025 with a price of £16

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

You can expect to pay from £16 to £18 for a bus ticket from Castro, CL to Valdivia, CL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-11-21.

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.