Santiago to La Serena Bus

Santiago to La Serena La Serena to Santiago

Santiago to La Serena Route Summary

Santiago to La Serena bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 53 daily bus departures available, including 35 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Santiago bus station at 07:00h, arriving at La Serena bus station at 13:35h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:59h, arriving at 06:30h the following day.
Departure station and country Santiago, Chile
Arrival station and country La Serena, Chile
Travel Distance 473 km
Average Trip Duration 07h 02min
Total Departures 53
Lowest Price €8
Transportation Options Bus


Getting from Santiago and La Serena by bus

The shortest travel distance between Santiago and La Serena is 473 km. The fastest bus which departs at 11:30 has a travel time of 05:30h. The longest travel time on the route is 08:35h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in La Serena earlier, there are 35 night buses from Santiago to La Serena. The overnight buses depart between 18:00 and 23:59 and arrive between 01:15 and 06:30 the following day.

Bus companies operating the Santiago to La Serena route

There is a total of 3 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

Nevada Internacional
Nevada Internacional
Aeroquinta

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Santiago or La Serena bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €8 (One-Way) or €16 (Return).

Travel reviews for Santiago to La Serena bus

Leave a review
If you've traveled from Santiago to La Serena, and you want to share your experience, leave a review for the route and let us know what part of your journey was the best, and what needs improvement. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.


Frequently asked questions

What is the distance between Santiago and La Serena?
What is the average travel time between Santiago and La Serena?
How much is a bus ticket from Santiago to La Serena?
How many daily departures are there from Santiago to La Serena?
How many direct buses are there from Santiago to La Serena?
What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Santiago to La Serena?
How do I get from Santiago to La Serena by bus?
How can I find out which buses run between Santiago to La Serena?
When do the earliest and latest bus leave Santiago?
Do I have to print my ticket for Santiago to La Serena?

To have all the information in the palm of your hand download our mobile app for free!

Latest tickets bought

Traveling.com guides

Latest blog posts

Latest reviews

GetByAps twitter twitterX linkedin instagram facebook pinterest tiktok youTubePlay fax dinersCard maestroCard mastercard safety group faq printer mTicketQr arrowIcon iconChevronDown thumbsUp exclamationCircle download directions clock calendarCheck accommodation mailAlert questionCircleFull gpsIcon locationMark ferryIcon busIcon star locationPin phone email signpost unesco starFull verifiedBadge star ticketsIco reviewsIco guidesIco newsIco sightPin globe ticket flexCancelIcon thumbsDownIcon thumbsUpIcon