How to get from Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas by bus?

By bus

To get from Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas in Los Lagos, take the 5C bus from Vicuña Mackenna / Avenida La Cruz station to Avenida Parque Industrial / Avenida Presidente Salvador Allende station. Next, take the THAEB bus from Avenida Presidente Salvador Allende / Avenida Parque Industrial station to Del Salvador / Santa Rosa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min.

48min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5C5C
Bus - THAEBTHAEB
Leaves from Vicuña Mackenna / Avenida La Cruz

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vicuña Mackenna / Avenida La Cruz
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5C5C
    Wait for bus
    5C
    Pichipelluco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenida Parque Industrial / Avenida Presidente Salvador Allende
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Avenida Presidente Salvador Allende / Avenida Parque Industrial
    280 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - THAEBTHAEB
    Wait for bus
    THAEB
    Frutillar
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Del Salvador / Santa Rosa
    Ride to bus station
    Del Salvador / Santa Rosa
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 5B and THAEB

To get from Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas in Los Lagos, take the 5B bus from Vicuña Mackenna / Avenida La Cruz station to Lota / Avenida Diego Portales station. Next, take the THAEB bus from Terminal Municipal De Buses Puerto Montt station to Del Salvador / Santa Rosa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5B5B
Bus - THAEBTHAEB
Leaves from Vicuña Mackenna / Avenida La Cruz

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vicuña Mackenna / Avenida La Cruz
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5B5B
    Wait for bus
    5B
    Pichipelluco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lota / Avenida Diego Portales
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Municipal De Buses Puerto Montt
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - THAEBTHAEB
    Wait for bus
    THAEB
    Frutillar
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Del Salvador / Santa Rosa
    Ride to bus station
    Del Salvador / Santa Rosa
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas

The distance between Puerto Montt, Los Lagos and Puerto Varas, Los Lagos is approximately 23.63 km, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas 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 Montt

Puerto Montt is located at Puerto Montt, Los Lagos and the nearest public transit station is Maximiliano Uribe / Puerto Natales.

Bus stations close to Puerto Montt:

  • Maximiliano Uribe / Puerto Natales
  • Maximiliano Uribe
  • Avenida Vicuña Mackenna / Las Avestruces

Ferry stations close to Puerto Montt:

  • Puerto De Puerto Montt

Public transit stations close to Puerto Varas, Los Lagos

Puerto Varas is located at Puerto Varas, Los Lagos and the nearest public transit station is Del Salvador / Santa Rosa.

Bus stations close to Puerto Varas:

  • Del Salvador / Santa Rosa
  • Galería Real (Calle Del Salvador)
  • Gramado / San Bernardo

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 5B and THAEB

To get from Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas in Los Lagos, take the 5B bus from Vicuña Mackenna / Avenida La Cruz station to Lota / Avenida Diego Portales station. Next, take the THAEB bus from Terminal Municipal De Buses Puerto Montt station to Del Salvador / Santa Rosa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5B5B
Bus - THAEBTHAEB
Leaves from Vicuña Mackenna / Avenida La Cruz

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vicuña Mackenna / Avenida La Cruz
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5B5B
    Wait for bus
    5B
    Pichipelluco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lota / Avenida Diego Portales
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Municipal De Buses Puerto Montt
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - THAEBTHAEB
    Wait for bus
    THAEB
    Frutillar
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Del Salvador / Santa Rosa
    Ride to bus station
    Del Salvador / Santa Rosa
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 5C, Bus line THAEB.

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

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 5B, Bus line THAEB.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

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

    The 5C bus line goes from Vicuña Mackenna / Avenida La Cruz station near Puerto Montt to Pichipelluco station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Pichipelluco station near Puerto Varas in Los Lagos

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

    The total travel time between Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas in Los Lagos by bus is about 48 min.

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

    Get on the 5C bus from the Vicuña Mackenna / Avenida La Cruz stop near Puerto Montt in Los Lagos.

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

    Get off the bus at the Pichipelluco stop, which is closest to Puerto Varas in Los Lagos.

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