How to get from Santiago to Montevideo
There are 3 ways to get from Santiago to Montevideo: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~2 h 20 min). By bus it's about 28 h 40 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 1.367 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 2 h 20 min | 1.367 km | Airlines: BQB Lineas Aereas, LAN Airlines |
Bus | 28 h 40 minestimated | 1.777 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 20 h 55 minestimated | 1.777 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 Montevideo dura aproximadamente 2 h 20 min (1.367 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 28 h 40 min. En auto son unos 1.777 km por ruta, cerca de 20 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 Montevideo?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~2 h 20 min, by bus ~28 h 40 min and by car ~20 h 55 min.
Are there flights from Santiago to Montevideo?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Santiago–Montevideo route is operated by BQB Lineas Aereas and LAN Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 2 h 20 min and covers about 1.367 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Santiago to Montevideo?
Flying is much faster (~2 h 20 min vs ~28 h 40 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 Montevideo?
It's about 1.777 km by road, roughly 20 h 55 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Santiago and Montevideo?
In a straight line it's about 1.367 km between Santiago and Montevideo.
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