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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 Sur | Talcahuano | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Terminal Los Héroes | Talcahuano | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Terminal Sur | Talcahuano | No tags | ||||
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Get from Santiago to Talcahuano
The journey takes about 5 hours 19 minutes, and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Santiago and Talcahuano?
Stops in Santiago
- ASantiago - Av Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 3850, Santiago, Estación Central, Región Metropolitana, Chile
- BTucapel Jiménez 21, 8340528 Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
- C
San Borja
San Francisco de Borja 199-225, Santiago, Estación Central, Región Metropolitana, Chile - DPdte. Riesco 6391-6399, Las Condes, Región Metropolitana, Chile
- EAv. Gral. Oscar Bonilla 418, Lo Prado, Región Metropolitana, Chile
- F
Zapadores
Los Zapadores 608, Recoleta, Región Metropolitana, 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 Santiago, CL 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 Santiago to Talcahuano?
The cheapest bus tickets from Santiago to Talcahuano start from $22. The average price for this route is around $31. 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 Santiago to Talcahuano?
The average bus travel time from Santiago to Talcahuano is 5h 19m, covering a distance of 427 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 18m and is operated by Eme Bus.
Which bus companies service the Santiago to Talcahuano route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Eme Bus, Pullman Tur, buses TranSantin, Buses Jet Sur, Bus Norte.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Santiago to Talcahuano?
The earliest bus departs from Santiago to Talcahuano at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santiago to Talcahuano?
A bus trip from Santiago to Talcahuano generates an estimated 11 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 Santiago to Talcahuano?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is buses TranSantin, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 280 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santiago to Talcahuano?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Pullman Tur has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.9.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Santiago to Talcahuano?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Bus Norte, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santiago to Talcahuano?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Eme Bus, 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 Santiago, CL to Talcahuano was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $20To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santiago, CL to Talcahuano, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $20 to $62 for a bus ticket from Santiago, CL to Talcahuano based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-12-01.
