The cheapest and fastest buses from Santiago to Coquimbo
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€17
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 31 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
395 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santiago to Coquimbo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santiago to Coquimbo will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
Of the 5 buses that leave Santiago for Coquimbo on Tue, Mar 31, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 31 the direct buses cover the 395 km distance in an average of 5 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Tue, Mar 31 the slowest buses will take 5 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
05:05PM5h10Santiago10:15PMCoquimbo€131One-way0 transfers
08:50PM5h10Santiago02:00AMCoquimbo€141One-way0 transfers
10:15PM5h45Santiago04:00AMCoquimbo€151One-way0 transfers
09:05PM5h45Santiago02:50AMCoquimbo€171One-way0 transfers
05:15PM5h45Santiago11:00PMCoquimbo€261One-way0 transfers
08:50PM5h10Santiago02:00AMCoquimbo€141One-way0 transfers
05:05PM5h10Santiago10:15PMCoquimbo€131One-way0 transfers
10:15PM5h45Santiago04:00AMCoquimbo€151One-way0 transfers
05:15PM5h45Santiago11:00PMCoquimbo€261One-way0 transfers
09:05PM5h45Santiago02:50AMCoquimbo€171One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Santiago to Coquimbo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santiago to Coquimbo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €28.
Distance: 395 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|
€18 Average price Cheapest | €74 Average price |
6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Santiago to Coquimbo bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santiago to Coquimbo buses for today, Monday, March 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:10 PM Santiago, Terminal de Buses San Borja | 5h45 | 2:55 AM Coquimbo, Terminal de Buses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM Santiago, Los Libertadores | 5h10 | 2:55 AM Coquimbo, Terminal de Buses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, March 31 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:59 AM Santiago, Terminal de Buses San Borja | 5h50 | 8:49 AM Coquimbo, Terminal de Buses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:05 PM Santiago | 5h10 | 10:15 PM Coquimbo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Santiago | 5h45 | 11:00 PM Coquimbo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 PM Santiago | 5h10 | 2:00 AM Coquimbo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:05 PM Santiago | 5h45 | 2:50 AM Coquimbo | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Santiago to Coquimbo by bus or flight
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Why should you book Santiago to Coquimbo buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Turbus, Pullman Bus, Pullman San Andres or Pluss Chile to find the best option for your trip from Santiago to Coquimbo.
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- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Santiago to Coquimbo.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santiago to Coquimbo
Buses from Santiago to Coquimbo run on average 18 times per day, taking around 5h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 395 km distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 395 km |
Average bus duration 5h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Turbus, Pullman Bus, Pullman San Andres, Pluss Chile, Flixbus Chile, Red Movilidad from Santiago to CoquimboYou can travel by bus between Santiago to Coquimbo with FlixBus, Turbus, Pullman Bus, Pullman San Andres, Pluss Chile, Flixbus Chile, Red Movilidad for as low as €10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Turbus
Pullman Bus
Pullman San Andres
Pluss Chile
Flixbus Chile
Red Movilidad
FAQs: Bus from Santiago to Coquimbo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santiago to Coquimbo by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Coquimbo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
