How to travel from Bahía Blanca to Salta, Argentina

The distance between Bahía Blanca and Salta is around 1,808km (1,123 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bahía Blanca to Salta by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SaltaBahía Blanca if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Bahia Blanca (BHI) to Salta (SLA).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 29,290($230)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Río Colorado and then to General Güemes.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 7,770($61)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Salta.

  • Duration21h 25m
  • Distance1,808km (1,123 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bahía Blanca and Salta

There are several options for getting from Bahía Blanca to Salta by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 7,770 ($61) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 29,290 ($230).

The distance between Bahía Blanca and Salta is around 1,808km (1,123 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,526km (948 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Bahía Blanca and Salta by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bahía Blanca to Salta is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ARS 29,290 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Bahía Blanca and Salta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 7,770 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bahía Blanca and Salta. We recommend that you fly from Bahia Blanca (BHI) to Salta (SLA). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bahía Blanca and Salta. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bahía Blanca to Salta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Río Colorado and General Güemes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

El Valle, Via Bariloche, Viatac, Tramat and Andesmar run regular bus services between Bahía Blanca and Salta. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bahía Blanca and Salta. Flights depart from Bahia Blanca (BHI) and arrive at Salta (SLA) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Bahía Blanca to Salta. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bahía Blanca to Salta typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Bahia Blanca (BHI) and and arrive into Salta (SLA).

The closest major airport to Salta is Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport (JUJ) (JUJ) which is approximately 108km (67 miles) from Salta. Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA) (SLA) and Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC) (TUC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bahía Blanca and Salta. The distance is around 1,808km (1,123 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bahía Blanca to Salta is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ARS 29,290 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bahía Blanca and Salta

Transport options from Bahía Blanca to Salta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 50m
ARS 29,290($230)
on demand1,872km (1,163 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 55m
ARS 40,240($315)
once daily1,983km (1,232 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 5h
ARS 7,770($61)
once daily1,995km (1,240 miles)
Bus to Güemes1 day 6h
ARS 18,210($145)
once daily1,887km (1,172 miles)
Drive
21h 25m
ARS 24,960($195)
on demand1,808km (1,123 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Salta

The following major airports near Salta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.

JUJ
Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport (JUJ)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Salta
SLA
Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA)
International Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Salta
TUC
Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC)
International Airport
Distance
207km (128 miles) from Salta