How to travel from Bariloche to Mar del Plata, Argentina

The distance between Bariloche and Mar del Plata is around 1,457km (906 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bariloche to Mar del Plata by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC) to Mar del Plata (MDQ).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ARS 42,405($335)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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Bus

Take the bus to Mar del Plata.

  • Duration19h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 12,735($100)
Operated by

Via Bariloche

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Drive

Drive to Mar del Plata.

  • Duration17h 40m
  • Distance1,491km (926 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bariloche and Mar del Plata

There are several options for getting from Bariloche to Mar del Plata by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 12,735 ($100) and will take around 19h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 42,405 ($335).

The distance between Bariloche and Mar del Plata is around 1,457km (906 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,229km (763 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Bariloche and Mar del Plata by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bariloche to Mar del Plata is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ARS 42,405 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Bariloche and Mar del Plata, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 12,735 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bariloche and Mar del Plata. We recommend that you fly from San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC) to Mar del Plata (MDQ). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bariloche and Mar del Plata. It typically takes around 19h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bariloche and Mar del Plata with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 19h 50m.

Via Bariloche run regular bus services between Bariloche and Mar del Plata. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bariloche and Mar del Plata. Flights depart from San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC) and arrive at Mar del Plata (MDQ) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Bariloche to Mar del Plata. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bariloche to Mar del Plata typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC) and and arrive into Mar del Plata (MDQ).

The closest major airport to Mar del Plata is Astor Piazzolla International Airport (MDQ) (MDQ) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Mar del Plata. Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) (EZE) and Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) (AEP) 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 Bariloche and Mar del Plata. The distance is around 1,491km (926 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bariloche to Mar del Plata is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ARS 42,405 ($335).

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Transport options from Bariloche to Mar del Plata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 30m
ARS 42,405($335)
every 2 hours1,740km (1,081 miles)
Bus
19h 50m
ARS 12,735($100)
once daily1,457km (906 miles)
Drive
17h 40m
ARS 16,935($135)
on demand1,491km (926 miles)

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Airports near Mar del Plata

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

MDQ
Astor Piazzolla International Airport (MDQ)
International Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Mar del Plata
EZE
Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE)
International Airport
Distance
365km (227 miles) from Mar del Plata
AEP
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
International Airport
Distance
391km (243 miles) from Mar del Plata