Pucón's primary transport hubs are its bus terminals, offering extensive regional and national connections, and the nearby La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) in Temuco, which serves as the main air gateway for visitors.
Direct bus services are available from Santiago to Pucón. The journey typically takes between 8 to 12 hours, with fares generally ranging from approximately $13 to $27 USD. Companies such as Turbus, Pullman, TranSantin, Liquiñe, and FlixBus operate on this route.
The fastest way involves flying into La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) in Temuco, located about 55 to 100 kilometers from Pucón. Flights from Santiago (SCL) to Temuco (ZCO) take approximately 1 hour and 22-27 minutes, with airlines like LATAM, Sky Airline, and JetSMART operating daily services. One-way fares can start from around $11-$38 USD, and round-trip tickets from $32-$55 USD.
Upon arrival at Temuco Airport, travelers can take a shuttle service (Sprinter vans) for approximately CLP 15,000 (around $15-$17 USD), with a travel time of about 1.5 to 2 hours. Taxis or ride-sharing services like Uber are also available, costing between $75 and $150 USD for a direct transfer. A more economical option is a public bus, such as the JAC Bus, which costs less than CLP 10,000 (under $11 USD).
Driving from Santiago to Pucón covers a distance of approximately 780-782 kilometers, with an estimated travel time of 8 to 8.5 hours. Car rental options are available from various companies in Pucón and at Temuco Airport, including Hertz, Europcar, Econorent, Budget, and Sixt.
Direct train services to Pucón are not available. However, train services operate to Temuco from Santiago a few times a week, taking approximately 12 hours. From Temuco, further bus travel to Pucón is required, adding about 2 hours to the journey.
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