Santiago to La Serena Bus

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Santiago to La Serena Route Summary

Santiago to La Serena bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 61 daily bus departures available, including 24 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Santiago bus station at 07:00h, arriving at La Serena bus station at 13:30h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:59h, arriving at 06:20h the following day.
Departure station and country Santiago, Chile
Arrival station and country La Serena, Chile
Travel Distance 473 km
Average Trip Duration 05h 17min
Total Departures 61
Lowest Price €7
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 09:15 has a travel time of h. 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 24 night buses from Santiago to La Serena. The overnight buses depart between and 23:59 and arrive between 00:30 and 06:20 the same day.

Bus companies operating the Santiago to La Serena route

There is a total of 2 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

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: €7 (One-Way) or €14 (Return).

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