How to travel from Bariloche to Salta, Argentina

The distance between Bariloche and Salta is around 1,910km (1,187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bariloche 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.

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Fly

Fly from San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC) to Salta (SLA).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 32,220($255)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to General Güemes.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 9,935($78)
Operated by

Viatac

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car
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Drive

Drive to Salta.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance2,357km (1,465 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bariloche and Salta

There are several options for getting from Bariloche to Salta by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 9,935 ($78) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 32,220 ($255).

The distance between Bariloche and Salta is around 1,910km (1,187 miles).

It takes around 3hrs to get from Bariloche and Salta by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bariloche to Salta is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ARS 32,220 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Bariloche and Salta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 9,935 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bariloche and Salta. We recommend that you fly from San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC) to Salta (SLA). instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bariloche and Salta. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bariloche to Salta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in General Güemes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Viatac, Cata International, Andesmar, Flecha Bus and El Rapido Internacional run regular bus services between Bariloche and Salta. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bariloche and Salta. Flights depart from San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC) and arrive at Salta (SLA). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bariloche and Salta with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 35m.

Aerolíneas Argentinas fly between Bariloche and Salta. Flights depart from San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC) and and arrive into Salta (SLA). These flights usually take around 2h 35m.

The flight from Bariloche to Salta typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC) 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 Bariloche and Salta. The distance is around 2,357km (1,465 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bariloche to Salta is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ARS 32,220 ($255).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bariloche and Salta

Transport options from Bariloche to Salta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3hrs
ARS 32,220($255)
every 2 hours1,910km (1,187 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 12h
ARS 9,935($78)
once daily2,546km (1,582 miles)
Bus via Mendoza1 day 12h
ARS 16,555($130)
once daily2,577km (1,602 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
ARS 32,475($255)
on demand2,357km (1,465 miles)

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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