Patagonia travel guide: transport in Chile and Ushuaia excursions

Travelers visiting the Patagonia region of Chile and Argentina have several transportation and excursion options for exploring key landmarks.

In Chile, traveling from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales, a route essential for accessing Torres del Paine National Park, covers approximately 250 km via Ruta 9 Norte. Options include bus, rental car, or rare flights, with the drive typically taking between 3 and 3.5 hours.

In Argentina, the ‘Tren del Fin del Mundo’ (End of the World Train) in Ushuaia offers a historical steam train experience through Tierra del Fuego National Park. The route, which follows a path originally used by prisoners to collect wood, lasts approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes for the round trip, including a stop at Estación Macarena.