How to get to Curacautín

Key facts: how to get to Curacautín

Information checked in October 2026. Opening hours, access and prices may change: confirm them before you travel.

From Santiago

1. By car (698 km, about 7 h 30 min)

• Take Route 5 South to Victoria, then continue on route CH-181 toward Curacautín and Malalcahuello (km 86).
• Tip: in winter, carry snow chains, especially on CH-181.

2. By bus (9–10 h, about USD 22–80)

• Take Turbus from the Alameda terminal to Victoria, connecting with the Bio-Bio bus that goes through Malalcahuello (about 9 h 28 min, about USD 23–79).
• Alternatively, a route via Chillán, Los Ángeles and Victoria (more stops, 10–11 h).

3. Plane + road (about 8 h in total)

• Daily flight Santiago → Temuco (about 1 h 20 min, from about USD 27).
• From Temuco airport or the Rodoviario bus terminal:
  • Bus (Erbuc/Bio-Bio) via Curacautín to Malalcahuello (about 3 h, about USD 6–8).
  • Rental car (Rosselot, Street Rent): 115 km, 1½–2 h.
  • Direct transfer or taxi (about USD 120).

From Temuco

1. By car (114–120 km to Malalcahuello, 1 h 45 min)

• Route: Route 5 to Lautaro, then the road to Curacautín and CH-181 to Malalcahuello.

2. By bus (2 h 50 min – 3 h, about USD 6–8)

• Direct from the Bio-Bio terminal in Temuco to Malalcahuello (about 3 h).
• Or: Rodoviario Temuco → Curacautín + connection, about 2 h 51 min in total.

3. Taxi / transfer (about USD 115)

• Direct service from Temuco (about 1 h 43 min, USD 100–120).
• Private transfer or taxi from the airport or the city.

From Santiago by plane

1. Flight SCL → ZCO (Temuco) (about 1 h 20 min, lowest fares from about USD 27).
2. From ZCO:
   • Bus via Curacautín (about 3 h in total, about USD 6–8).
   • Or a rental car (115 km, 1½–2 h), the flexible option.
   • Or a direct transfer/taxi (about 1 h 51 min, USD 100–130).

Estimated total time: about 4½ to 5 h, not counting time at the airport.

Updated on October 12, 2026