How to travel from Bahía Blanca to San Martín de los Andes, Argentina

The distance between Bahía Blanca and San Martín de los Andes is around 960km (597 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bahía Blanca to San Martín de los Andes by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out San Martín de los AndesBahía Blanca if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Bahia Blanca (BHI) to Chapelco (CPC).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 48,775($385)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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Bus

Take the bus to Allen and then to San Martín de los Andes.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ARS 3,440($27)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to San Martín de los Andes.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Distance960km (597 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bahía Blanca and San Martín de los Andes

There are several options for getting from Bahía Blanca to San Martín de los Andes by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 3,440 ($27) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 48,775 ($385).

The distance between Bahía Blanca and San Martín de los Andes is around 960km (597 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 786km (488 miles)

It takes around 14h 30m to get from Bahía Blanca and San Martín de los Andes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bahía Blanca to San Martín de los Andes is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ARS 48,775 ($385).

The cheapest way to travel between Bahía Blanca and San Martín de los Andes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 3,440 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bahía Blanca and San Martín de los Andes. We recommend that you fly from Bahia Blanca (BHI) to Chapelco (CPC). instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bahía Blanca and San Martín de los Andes. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bahía Blanca to San Martín de los Andes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Allen. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.

El Valle, Chevallier and Via Bariloche run regular bus services between Bahía Blanca and San Martín de los Andes. Buses run twice a week and take around 14h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bahía Blanca and San Martín de los Andes. Flights depart from Bahia Blanca (BHI) and arrive at Chapelco (CPC) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Bahía Blanca to San Martín de los Andes. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Bahía Blanca to San Martín de los Andes typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Bahia Blanca (BHI) and and arrive into Chapelco (CPC).

The closest major airport to San Martín de los Andes is Aviador Carlos Campos Airport (CPC) (CPC) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from San Martín de los Andes. San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC) (BRC) and Presidente Perón International Airport (NQN) (NQN) 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 San Martín de los Andes. The distance is around 960km (597 miles) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bahía Blanca to San Martín de los Andes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 14h 30m and will usually cost around ARS 3,440 ($27).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bahía Blanca and San Martín de los Andes

Transport options from Bahía Blanca to San Martín de los Andes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4hrs
ARS 48,775($385)
on demand1,889km (1,174 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 30m
ARS 3,440($27)
twice a week982km (610 miles)
Bus via Bariloche17h 35m
ARS 7,515($59)
twice daily1,160km (720 miles)
Drive
11hrs
ARS 13,245($105)
on demand960km (597 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bahía Blanca and San Martín de los Andes

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Airlines

Airports near San Martín de los Andes

The following major airports near San Martín de los Andes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.

CPC
Aviador Carlos Campos Airport (CPC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from San Martín de los Andes
BRC
San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from San Martín de los Andes
NQN
Presidente Perón International Airport (NQN)
International Airport
Distance
296km (184 miles) from San Martín de los Andes