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Concepción, Chile → Calama, Chile

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Concepción to Calama

Composite routes from Concepción to Calama

Cheapest
21 h 45 min
Car
2066 km.
from $113
Other
28 h 23 min
Bus, Train
1645 km.
from $66.02
29 h 12 min
1646 km.
from $64.89
29 h 24 min
1646 km.
from $126.91

Transport providers

Airlines

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Carriel Sur International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$38.04–$152.17

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Carriel Sur International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$369.57

Bus operators

Turbus

Phone:
+56 22 822 7500
Email:
atencion_clientes@turbus.cl
Website:
turbus.cl/
Bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.87–$141.30

Pluss Chile

Phone:
+56 22 3813 550
Email:
info@plusschile.cl
Website:
plusschile.cl/
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
22h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.43–$51.09

EME Bus

Phone:
+56 600 600 0580
Email:
emebus@emebus.cl
Website:
emebus.cl/
Bus from Terminal Collao to Chillán
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.72–$7.39
Bus from Penco to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.33–$18.48

Línea Azul

Phone:
+56 42 222 6095
Email:
Catalina.hernandez@lineaazul.cl
Website:
lineaazul.cl/
Bus from Terminal Collao to Chillán
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.14–$13.04

Buses Talca, Paris & Londres (TPL)

Phone:
+56 71 221 1010
Email:
contacto@tpl.cl
Website:
busestalcaparisylondres.cl/
Bus from Terminal Collao to Chillán
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day

Buses Nilahue

Phone:
+56 9 3177 3312
Email:
contacto@nilahue.com
Website:
pullmanbus.cl/
Bus from Terminal Collao to Chillán
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.02–$5.11

Ciktur

Phone:
+56 9 8880 0397
Email:
contacto@ciktur.cl
Website:
ciktur.cl/
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
20h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$31.52–$65.22

Linatal

Phone:
+56 73 263 3670
Email:
contacto@linatal.cl
Website:
linatal.cl/
Bus from Concepción to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.50–$14.13
Bus from San Javier to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.91–$14.13

Train operators

EFE Trenes de Chile

Phone:
+56 22 585 5000
Email:
contacto@trencentral.cl
Website:
efe.cl/
Train from Chillán to Estacion
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.46–$17.39

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Concepción to Calama?

The cheapest way to get from Concepción to Calama is to bus via San Javier which costs $46.74 - $92.39 and takes 29h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Concepción to Calama?

The fastest way to get from Concepción to Calama is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $48.91 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Concepción and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Concepción to Calama. However, there are services departing from Concepción and arriving at Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile via San Javier and Terminal San Borja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 12m.

Is there a direct flight between Concepción and Calama?

Yes, there are direct flights between Concepción and Calama; these take 2h 30m and cost $38.04 - $152.17 .

How far is it from Concepción to Calama?

The distance between Concepción and Calama is 1652 km. The road distance is 2063.4 km.

How do I travel from Concepción to Calama without a car?

The best way to get from Concepción to Calama without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 23m and costs $36.96 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Concepción to Calama?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Concepción to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Concepción to Calama bus from?

Concepción to Calama bus services, operated by Linatal, depart from Concepción station.

Bus or fly from Concepción to Calama?

The best way to get from Concepción to Calama is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $48.91 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus via San Javier, which costs $46.74 - $92.39 and takes 29h 12m.

Where does the Concepción to Calama bus arrive?

Concepción to Calama bus services, operated by Linatal, arrive at San Javier station.

Can I drive from Concepción to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Concepción to Calama is 2063 km. It takes approximately 21h 41m to drive from Concepción to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 63+ hotels available in Calama. Prices start at $28.49 per night.
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