How to get from Santiago to La Serena-Coquimbo
There are 3 ways to get from Santiago to La Serena-Coquimbo: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 5 min). By bus it's about 8 h 10 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 389 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 5 min | 389 km | Airlines: LAN Airlines, Sky Airline |
Bus | 8 h 10 minestimated | 506 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 5 h 55 minestimated | 506 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 Santiago y La Serena-Coquimbo dura aproximadamente 1 h 5 min (389 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 8 h 10 min. En auto son unos 506 km por ruta, cerca de 5 h 55 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 Santiago to La Serena-Coquimbo?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 5 min, by bus ~8 h 10 min and by car ~5 h 55 min.
Are there flights from Santiago to La Serena-Coquimbo?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Santiago–La Serena-Coquimbo route is operated by LAN Airlines and Sky Airline (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 5 min and covers about 389 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Santiago to La Serena-Coquimbo?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 5 min vs ~8 h 10 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 Santiago to La Serena-Coquimbo?
It's about 506 km by road, roughly 5 h 55 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Santiago and La Serena-Coquimbo?
In a straight line it's about 389 km between Santiago and La Serena-Coquimbo.
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