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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Terminal Puerto Montt | Terminal Talca | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Terminal Puerto Montt | Terminal Talca | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Puerto Montt (Bus terminal Puerto Montt) | Talca (Cruce Varoli) | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:43 PM -03.
Get from Puerto Montt to Talca
The journey takes about 10 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Puerto Montt and Talca?
Stops in Puerto Montt
- A
Terminal Municipal
Puerto Montt, Puerto Montt, Los Lagos, Chile - B
Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt
Avenida Diego Portales, 1001, Puerto Montt 5480000 - C
Terminal Municipal Puerto Montt
Diego Portales 1001, Puerto Montt, Región de los Lagos, Chile - D
Clinica Puerto Montt
Baquedano 247, Puerto Montt, X Región, Chile - E
Regimiento Sangra
Cervantes 402-440, Puerto Montt, X Región, Chile - F
Cruce Los Pellines
Panamericana Sur, Puerto Montt, X Región, Chile
Stops in Talca
- ADos Sur / Doce y Trece Oriente, Talca, VII Región, Chile
- B
Parada de Autobus Talca Varoli
Rho 1131, Talca, VII Región, Chile - C
Parada de Autobus Talca Cruce Varoli
Veintiuno Ote 253, Talca, VII Región, Chile - D
Estación de Ferrocarriles de Talca
Once Ote 900-1002, Talca, VII Región, Chile - E
Terminal Tur Bus de Talca
Trece Ote 851-889, Talca, VII Región, Chile - F
Cruce Sur San Javier
Sgto Aldea 2456, San Javier, VII Región, Chile
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Puerto Montt to Talca by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Puerto Montt to Talca?
The cheapest bus tickets from Puerto Montt to Talca start from $39. The average price for this route is around $55. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Puerto Montt to Talca?
The average bus travel time from Puerto Montt to Talca is 10h 5m, covering a distance of 681 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 30m and is operated by buses TranSantin.
Which bus companies service the Puerto Montt to Talca route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, buses TranSantin, ETM, Cruz del Sur, Queilen Bus, Pullman Tur, Buses JAC, Lago Sur.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Puerto Montt to Talca?
The earliest bus departs from Puerto Montt to Talca at 9:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Puerto Montt to Talca?
A bus trip from Puerto Montt to Talca generates an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Puerto Montt to Talca?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ETM, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 441 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Puerto Montt to Talca?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Puerto Montt to Talca?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Lago Sur, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Puerto Montt to Talca?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ETM, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Puerto Montt to Talca was searched and found on Jan 24, 2026 with a price of $37To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Puerto Montt to Talca, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $37 to $73 for a bus ticket from Puerto Montt to Talca based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2026-01-24.
Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
