Mode	Good for	Notes
Airport transfer (Puerto Montt)	Arrival/departure	≈ 40 min, approximate — verify before travel.
Buses	Puerto Varas ↔ Puerto Montt	Frequent, low cost.
Car rental	Volcano and waterfall day trips	Most flexible for remote sights.
Walking	Lakefront and town centre	≈ 10–15 min across the centre.

All timings are approximate — verify before travel.