How far is Talcahuano from Santiago?

Talcahuano and Santiago are 270 miles (435 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Talcahuano to Santiago?

Most of the buses traveling from Talcahuano to Santiago leave from Alto Horno, 777 and arrive at Terminal Sur. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Santiago?

Once in Santiago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Barrio Bellavista, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Teatro Municipal de Santiago, Cerro San Cristóbal and Cementerio General de Santiago.

Bus Talcahuano to Santiago from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Talcahuano to Santiago on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Talcahuano	5h 19m	8:19pm	Terminal Sur	No tags
Bus	9:15pm	Talcahuano	5h 19m	2:34am	Terminal Sur	No tags
Bus	9:45pm	Talcahuano	5h 19m	3:04am	Terminal Sur	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Talcahuano	5h 19m	4:19am	Terminal Sur	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Talcahuano	5h 19m	4:34am	Terminal Sur	No tags

Get from Talcahuano to Santiago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 19 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

5h 19mAverage Duration

265 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

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ETM

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Where are the popular stops in Talcahuano and Santiago?

Stops in Talcahuano

A - Alto Horno, 777

B - Latorre, 11

Stops in Santiago

A - Terminal Sur

B - Terminal Los Héroes

C - San Borja

D - Terminal ETM

E - Pajaritos

F - Santiago

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Talcahuano to Santiago, CL by bus

How far is Talcahuano from Santiago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Talcahuano to Santiago?
What are the best sights and things to do in Santiago?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$14

11/18

$13

Today

$13

11/20

$13

11/21

$14

11/22

$14

11/23

$14

11/24

$19

The cheapest trip from Talcahuano to Santiago, CL was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $13

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

You can expect to pay from $13 to $33 for a bus ticket from Talcahuano to Santiago, CL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-20.