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How to get from Puerto Varas to Ancud by bus?

By bus

To get from Puerto Varas to Ancud in Los Lagos, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the THAEB bus from Del Salvador / Santa Rosa station to Terminal Municipal De Buses Puerto Montt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q-BUS bus and finally take the L1-T bus from Arturo Prat / Marcos Vera station to Pudeto / Blanco Encalada station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Bus - THAEBTHAEB
Bus - Q-BUSQ-BUS
Bus - L1-TL1-T
Leaves from Del Salvador / Santa Rosa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Puerto Varas
  • 2
    Bus - THAEBTHAEB
    Wait for bus
    THAEB
    Puerto Montt
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Municipal De Buses Puerto Montt
    25 min
  • 4
    Bus - Q-BUSQ-BUS
    Wait for bus
    Q-BUS
    Castro Transborda A Ferry
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Municipal De Ancud
    130 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arturo Prat / Marcos Vera
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - L1-TL1-T
    Wait for bus
    L1-T
    Villa Esperanza
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Pudeto / Blanco Encalada
    Ride to bus station
    Pudeto / Blanco Encalada
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via THAEB and B-CDS

To get from Puerto Varas to Ancud in Los Lagos, take the THAEB bus from Del Salvador / Santa Rosa station to Avenida Presidente Salvador Allende / Avenida Presidente Ibañez station. Next, take the B-CDS bus from Terminal Buses Cruz Del Sur Puerto Montt station to Terminal De Buses Cruz Del Sur Ancud station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min.

155min
Bus - THAEBTHAEB
Bus - B-CDSB-CDS
Walk to Ancud
Leaves from Del Salvador / Santa Rosa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Puerto Varas
  • 2
    Bus - THAEBTHAEB
    Wait for bus
    THAEB
    Puerto Montt
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenida Presidente Salvador Allende / Avenida Presidente Ibañez
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Buses Cruz Del Sur Puerto Montt
    630 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - B-CDSB-CDS
    Wait for bus
    B-CDS
    Castro Transborda A Ferry
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal De Buses Cruz Del Sur Ancud
    115 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ancud
    Walk to
    Ancud
    490 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Puerto Varas to Ancud

The distance between Puerto Varas, Los Lagos and Ancud, Los Lagos is approximately 119.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Puerto Varas to Ancud by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Lagos – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Puerto Varas

Puerto Varas is located at Puerto Varas, Los Lagos and the nearest public transit station is Galería Real (Calle Del Salvador).

Bus stations close to Puerto Varas:

  • Galería Real (Calle Del Salvador)
  • Gramado / San Bernardo
  • San Bernardo / Walker Martinez

Public transit stations close to Ancud, Los Lagos

Ancud is located at Ancud, Los Lagos and the nearest public transit station is Avda. Salvador Allende / German Kompatzki.

Bus stations close to Ancud:

  • Avda. Salvador Allende / German Kompatzki
  • Dieciocho / Libertad
  • Blanco Encalada / Arturo Prat

Alternative route by bus via THAEB and B-CDS

To get from Puerto Varas to Ancud in Los Lagos, take the THAEB bus from Del Salvador / Santa Rosa station to Avenida Presidente Salvador Allende / Avenida Presidente Ibañez station. Next, take the B-CDS bus from Terminal Buses Cruz Del Sur Puerto Montt station to Terminal De Buses Cruz Del Sur Ancud station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min.

155min
Bus - THAEBTHAEB
Bus - B-CDSB-CDS
Walk to Ancud
Leaves from Del Salvador / Santa Rosa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Puerto Varas
  • 2
    Bus - THAEBTHAEB
    Wait for bus
    THAEB
    Puerto Montt
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenida Presidente Salvador Allende / Avenida Presidente Ibañez
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Buses Cruz Del Sur Puerto Montt
    630 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - B-CDSB-CDS
    Wait for bus
    B-CDS
    Castro Transborda A Ferry
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal De Buses Cruz Del Sur Ancud
    115 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ancud
    Walk to
    Ancud
    490 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Puerto Varas to Ancud?

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line THAEB, Bus line Q-BUS, Bus line L1-T.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Puerto Varas to Ancud?

    The alternative route takes 155 minutes, using Bus line THAEB, Bus line B-CDS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Puerto Varas and Ancud in Los Lagos?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Puerto Varas to Ancud in Los Lagos?

    The THAEB bus line goes from Puerto Montt station near Puerto Varas to Terminal Municipal De Buses Puerto Montt station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Terminal Municipal De Buses Puerto Montt station near Ancud in Los Lagos

  • How long does it take to travel from Puerto Varas to Ancud in Los Lagos by bus?

    The total travel time between Puerto Varas and Ancud in Los Lagos by bus is about 2 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Puerto Varas to get to Ancud in Los Lagos?

    Get on the THAEB bus from the Puerto Montt stop near Puerto Varas in Los Lagos.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Puerto Varas and Ancud in Los Lagos?

    Get off the bus at the Terminal Municipal De Buses Puerto Montt stop, which is closest to Ancud in Los Lagos.

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