How to travel from Bariloche to El Calafate, Argentina

There are several options for getting from Bariloche to El Calafate by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 3,820 ($30) and will take around 23hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 33,620 ($265).

The distance between Bariloche and El Calafate is around 1,051km (653 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,026km (638 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Bariloche and El Calafate by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bariloche to El Calafate is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ARS 33,620 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Bariloche and El Calafate, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 3,820 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Bariloche and El Calafate. We recommend that you fly from San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC) to El Calafate (FTE). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bariloche and El Calafate. It typically takes around 23hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bariloche and El Calafate with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 23hrs.

Chalten Travel run regular bus services between Bariloche and El Calafate. Buses run once daily and take around 23hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Yes you can fly from Bariloche and El Calafate. Flights depart from San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC) and arrive at El Calafate (FTE). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bariloche and El Calafate with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.

Aerolíneas Argentinas fly between Bariloche and El Calafate. Flights depart from San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC) and and arrive into El Calafate (FTE). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.

The flight from Bariloche to El Calafate typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC) and and arrive into El Calafate (FTE).

The closest major airport to El Calafate is Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) (FTE) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from El Calafate. Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) (RGL) and Rio Grande Airport (RGA) (RGA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Yes it is possible to drive from Bariloche and El Calafate. The distance is around 1,480km (919 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bariloche to El Calafate is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ARS 33,620 ($265).