How to Get to Torres del Paine National Park
There are many options available to get to Torres del Paine National Park - varied and comfortable transportation services both by land and air. Below you will find the best alternatives to begin your trip to the end of the world. First you have to reach Punta Arenas, then Puerto Natales and finally arrive to Torres del Paine National Park.
From Santiago to Punta Arenas
You can get to Torres del Paine Park by plane, bus or car. Our destination is about 3100 kilometers from Santiago (about 1900 miles). We recommend taking a plane to airport Carlos Ibáñez del Campo in Punta Arenas and then take a bus to the park.To get to Torres del Paine Park by air you need to take a national plane from International Airport Arturo Merino Benítez in Santiago to Airport Carlos Ibáñez del Campo in Punta Arenas. Flight duration its 4.15 hrs (approximate).
Contact information for airlines servicing Punta Arenas at the bottom of the page.
From Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales
We recommend taking a bus; check schedules directly with the carrier. There are about 10 daily frequencies. Carriers' contact information at the bottom of the page.
From Puerto Natales to the Park
Only 112 Km. (70 miles) separate Puerto Natales from Torres del Paine Park You can get there by bus or car.
By Bus
Between October 15 and March 15 there are two daily frequencies. The rest of the year there is only one daily frequency. Rates per person: CL$8,000 (one-way). CL$15,000 (round-trip).
| Departure from Puerto Natales | Laguna Amarga (park entrance) | Pudeto (catamarán) | Administration (final destination) | Comments |
| 7:30am | 9:45am | 10:45am | 11:45am | Frequency available year-round |
| 2:00pm | 4:30pm | 5:30pm | 6:00pm | Frequency available from 15-october to 15-march |
| Departure from Administration | Pudeto (catamarán) | Laguna Amarga (park entrance) | Puerto Natales (final destination) | Comments |
| 1:00pm | 1:45pm | 3:00pm | 5:00pm | Frequency available year-round |
| 6:15pm | 7:00pm | 7:45pm | 10:00pm | Frequency available from 15-october to 15-march |
By Car
Two roads can be taken by car to get to the Park:
- The first option is to take the north exit from the city, straight through the road to villa Cerro Castillo, about 80 kilometers away (50 miles). Then follow the route to the north by the highway to the entrance of the park in Laguna Amarga.
- Second option is to take the nort exit in Puerto Natales to kilometer 23, where you must take the paved road to the left, route that also takes you to the Milodon Cave, until you reach the Administrative Headquarters 122 kilometers ahead (75 miles), close to the Serrano River.
Transport Companies
Air Transportation
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Companies
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Frequency (approximate)
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Website
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LAN
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4 daily frequencies
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SKY
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1daily frequencies
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Land Transportation (From Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales)
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Name
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Telephone
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Webside |
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Buses Fernández
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(+56-61) 221429
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Buses Pacheco
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(+56-61) 225527
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Bus – Sur
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(+56-61) 227145
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Land Transportation (From Puerto Natales to the Park)
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Name
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Telephone
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Address |
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Buses Gómez
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(+56-61) 415 700
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Arturo Prat 234, Puerto Natales
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Buses JB
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(+56-61) 412 824
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Arturo Prat 258, Puerto Natales
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Car Rental
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Name
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Telephone
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Webside
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Avis
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(56-61) 241182
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Hertz
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(56-2) 420 5222
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Budget
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(56-2) 362 3200
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Econorent
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600 - 200 0000
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