How to travel from Bahía Blanca to Ushuaia, Argentina

The distance between Bahía Blanca and Ushuaia is around 2,449km (1,522 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 5m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Fly

Fly from Bahia Blanca (BHI) to Ushuaia (USH).

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time4h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 52,210($410)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Río Colorado then Río Gallegos and then to Ushuaia.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 15,025($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Punta Delgada then take a ferry to Bahía Azul then drive to Ushuaia.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ARS 34,000($265)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bahía Blanca and Ushuaia

There are several options for getting from Bahía Blanca to Ushuaia by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 15,025 ($120) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 52,210 ($410).

The distance between Bahía Blanca and Ushuaia is around 2,449km (1,522 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,846km (1,147 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Bahía Blanca and Ushuaia by plane.

The quickest way to get from Bahía Blanca to Ushuaia is to fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx ARS 52,210 ($410).

The cheapest way to travel between Bahía Blanca and Ushuaia is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 15,025 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bahía Blanca and Ushuaia. We recommend that you fly from Bahia Blanca (BHI) to Ushuaia (USH). instead which will take 5h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bahía Blanca and Ushuaia. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bahía Blanca to Ushuaia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Río Colorado and Río Gallegos. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.

El Valle, Via Bariloche, Viatac, Tramat, Marga Taqsa, Tecni-Austral, Don Otto and Andesmar run regular bus services between Bahía Blanca and Ushuaia. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bahía Blanca and Ushuaia. Flights depart from Bahia Blanca (BHI) and arrive at Ushuaia (USH) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 4h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Bahía Blanca to Ushuaia. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 5h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bahía Blanca to Ushuaia typically takes around 4h 45m. Flights depart from Bahia Blanca (BHI) and and arrive into Ushuaia (USH).

The closest major airport to Ushuaia is Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH) (USH) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Ushuaia. Rio Grande Airport (RGA) (RGA) and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) (RGL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bahía Blanca to Ushuaia. We recommend that you fly from Bahia Blanca (BHI) to Ushuaia (USH). instead which will take 5h 5m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bahía Blanca to Ushuaia is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around ARS 52,210 ($410).

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Transport options from Bahía Blanca to Ushuaia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5h 5m
ARS 52,210($410)
on demand2,970km (1,846 miles)
Plane and Bus7h 55m
ARS 59,595($470)
once daily3,057km (1,900 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 14h
ARS 15,025($120)
once daily2,508km (1,559 miles)
Bus via San Antonio Oeste2 days
ARS 23,940($190)
once daily2,641km (1,641 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 5h
ARS 34,000($265)
hourly2,449km (1,522 miles)

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Airports near Ushuaia

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

USH
Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH)
International Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Ushuaia
RGA
Rio Grande Airport (RGA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Ushuaia
RGL
Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)
International Airport
Distance
360km (224 miles) from Ushuaia