Concepción Getting There & Away

Getting There & Away

By plane You can fly via "Lan Chile", from Santiago By car The famous "Carretera Panamericana", also called "Ruta 5 Sur", there is a very good route from Santiago, meeting international standards for the most part. Drive south from Santiago to near Chillan city (approx 5 hours), then take the "Ruta del Itata" to west for about an hour. By train From Santiago de Chile you can take a train (EFE), at about 10:00 pm and arrive at Concepción at 08:00 am, everyday, but there is only one train per day. Daytime trips are possible, but the train goes to Chillan City and then you take a bus (included) to Concepción. The trip begins in "Estacion Central", located in "Alameda street" (La Alameda) you can arrive by car, bus or metro (subway) in the "Estacion Central" station.