How to get from Buenos Aires to Santiago
There are 3 ways to get from Buenos Aires to Santiago: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~2 h). By bus it's about 24 h 5 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 1.147 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 2 h | 1.147 km | Airlines: Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Canada, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, LAN Airlines |
Bus | 24 h 5 minestimated | 1.491 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 17 h 30 minestimated | 1.491 km | Estimated from road distance |
Great-circle distances. Flight times and car/bus estimates are approximate; car/bus are derived from road distance.
Each option in detail
✈️ By air
El vuelo entre Buenos Aires y Santiago dura aproximadamente 2 h (1.147 km en línea recta).
Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):
🚌 By land (bus and car)
En bus el trayecto ronda las 24 h 5 min. En auto son unos 1.491 km por ruta, cerca de 17 h 30 min de manejo. Son estimaciones a partir de la distancia; los horarios reales de bus llegan con la capa terrestre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Buenos Aires to Santiago?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~2 h, by bus ~24 h 5 min and by car ~17 h 30 min.
Are there flights from Buenos Aires to Santiago?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Buenos Aires–Santiago route is operated by Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Canada, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and LAN Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 2 h and covers about 1.147 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Buenos Aires to Santiago?
Flying is much faster (~2 h vs ~24 h 5 min by bus), but the bus is usually cheaper and you don't need to arrive early at the airport.
How long does it take to drive from Buenos Aires to Santiago?
It's about 1.491 km by road, roughly 17 h 30 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Buenos Aires and Santiago?
In a straight line it's about 1.147 km between Buenos Aires and Santiago.
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