Chile
Quellón (Chiloé) → Puerto Cisnes
A long Patagonian barge passage from Quellón on Chiloé to Puerto Cisnes on the Aysén coast, giving drivers a sea route onto the Carretera Austral’s Puyuhuapi–Coyhaique section.
Quellón (Chiloé) to Puerto Cisnes ferry at a glance
The ferry from Quellón (Chiloé) to Puerto Cisnes takes About 12h 30m across the Gulf of Corcovado and Moraleda Channel, operated by Naviera Austral. Both vehicles and foot passengers are carried. Typical frequency: up to seven departures a week from Quellón, mixing subsidised sailings via Melinka with direct sailings.
Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel. Route facts last reviewed 2026-09-29.
Sources: navieraustral.cl · navieraustral.cl · How we verify
Return crossing: Puerto Cisnes to Quellón (Chiloé)
Naviera Austral also sails Puerto Cisnes to Quellón (Chiloé), taking About 12h 30m.
Quellón (Chiloé) to Puerto Cisnes ferry timetable & sailing pattern
Up to 7 departures a week each way (itinerary from 1 July 2026)
Published departure times
- Quellón: Mon 10:00 (direct); Tue 18:00; Thu 18:00; Fri 07:00 (Klio direct) and 23:00 (commercial); Sat 12:00 (Klio direct); Sun 01:00
- Puerto Cisnes: Mon 23:50 (direct); Wed 12:00; Fri 09:00 and 22:00 (Klio direct); Sat 13:00 (commercial); Sun 08:00 (Klio direct) and 20:00
Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures for your travel date on the official timetable.
Official Naviera Austral timetable →Check prices & book on Naviera Austral →Source: Naviera Austral Quellón – Melinka – Puerto Cisnes page. Verified 2026-09-29.
Maritime Crossing Route Map
Interactive sea passage between Quellón (Chiloé) and Puerto Cisnes
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| Naviera Austral | 12h 30m | Jacaf, Klio |
Route Features
Vehicles
Cars, campervans, and motorbikes accepted
Foot Passengers
Walk-on passengers welcome
Pets
No pet facilities
Distance
105 nautical miles
Getting There & Onward Transport
- Quellón boarding is at the Muelle Fiscal; Puerto Cisnes boarding at the Muelle Local
- Naviera Austral’s route page links a bus connection between Coyhaique and Puerto Cisnes
Tips for the Quellón (Chiloé) to Puerto Cisnes Crossing
- Naviera Austral asks foot passengers to be at the terminal 1 hour before sailing and vehicles at least 2 hours before.
- Several sailings are state-subsidised, with separate fares for Chilean nationals, foreigners and residents.
- Sailings marked "Directo" skip Melinka; the Klio makes some direct runs, and commercial ("Comercial") sailings carry full-fare tickets for everyone including the driver.