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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Terminal Puerto Montt | Talcahuano | CheapestFastest | ||||
 | Bus | Terminal Puerto Montt | Talcahuano | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Terminal Puerto Montt | Talcahuano | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Terminal Puerto Montt | Talcahuano | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Terminal Puerto Montt | Talcahuano | No tags |
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Get from Puerto Montt to Talcahuano
The journey takes about 8 hours 59 minutes, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Puerto Montt and Talcahuano?
Stops in Puerto Montt
- A
Terminal Municipal
Puerto Montt, Puerto Montt, Los Lagos, Chile - B
Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt
Avenida Diego Portales, 1001, Puerto Montt 5480000 - C
Terminal Municipal Puerto Montt
Diego Portales 1001, Puerto Montt, Región de los Lagos, Chile - D
Clinica Puerto Montt
Baquedano 247, Puerto Montt, X Región, Chile - E
Regimiento Sangra
Cervantes 402-440, Puerto Montt, X Región, Chile - F
Cruce Los Pellines
Panamericana Sur, Puerto Montt, X Región, Chile
Stops in Talcahuano
- A
Alto Horno, 777
Alto Horno 777, Talcahuano, Región del Bío Bío, Chile - BLatorre 11 , Talcahuano, Región del Bío Bío, Chile
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Puerto Montt to Talcahuano by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Puerto Montt to Talcahuano?
The cheapest bus tickets from Puerto Montt to Talcahuano start from $23. The average price for this route is around $35. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Puerto Montt to Talcahuano?
The average bus travel time from Puerto Montt to Talcahuano is 8h 59m, covering a distance of 528 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h and is operated by buses TranSantin.
Which bus companies service the Puerto Montt to Talcahuano route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from ETM, Pullman Tur, buses TranSantin, Buses Jordan, Jordan Group.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Puerto Montt to Talcahuano?
The earliest bus departs from Puerto Montt to Talcahuano at 5:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Puerto Montt to Talcahuano?
A bus trip from Puerto Montt to Talcahuano generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Puerto Montt to Talcahuano?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ETM, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 429 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Puerto Montt to Talcahuano?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Jordan Group has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Puerto Montt to Talcahuano?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ETM, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Puerto Montt to Talcahuano?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ETM, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Puerto Montt to Talcahuano was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $22To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Puerto Montt to Talcahuano, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $22 to $48 for a bus ticket from Puerto Montt to Talcahuano based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-12-01.
Usually ETM will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
