Principal trains also carry vehicles. Children under 1.20m in height travel free. Train fares are from 10-53. It is advisable in remoter areas to carry spare petrol and an additional spare tyre. Tyres should be hard-wearing.
Traffic drives on the right.
Intercity buses are cheap and reliable. There is a luxury north-south service running most of the length of the country. Most long-distance coaches have toilets and serve food and drink. Sometimes a lower fare can be negotiated. For details, contact the Chilean Tourist Office.