How to travel from Buenos Aires to Humahuaca, Argentina
The distance between Buenos Aires and Humahuaca is around 1,481km (920 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Buenos Aires to Humahuaca by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Humahuaca → Buenos Aires if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Jujuy (JUJ) then take the bus to Humahuaca.
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical costARS 18,845($150)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus via San Salvador de Jujuy
Take the bus to San Salvador de Jujuy and then to Humahuaca.
- Duration24h 20m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costARS 15,790($125)
Balut
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to San Miguel de Tucumán then take the bus to Tilcara and then to Humahuaca.
- Duration1 day 15h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costARS 2,420($19)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Buenos Aires and Humahuaca
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Buenos Aires to Humahuaca by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 1,785 ($14) and will take around 24h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 18,845 ($150).
The distance between Buenos Aires and Humahuaca is around 1,481km (920 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,434km (891 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Buenos Aires and Humahuaca by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Buenos Aires to Humahuaca is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx ARS 18,845 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Buenos Aires and Humahuaca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 1,785 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Buenos Aires and Humahuaca. We recommend that you fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Jujuy (JUJ) then take the bus to Humahuaca. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Buenos Aires and Humahuaca. It typically takes around 24h 50m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Buenos Aires and Humahuaca with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 24h 50m.
La Veloz Del Norte, Balut, Flecha Bus and Cotta Norte run regular bus services between Buenos Aires and Humahuaca. Buses run twice daily and take around 24h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Buenos Aires to Humahuaca. We recommend that you fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Jujuy (JUJ) then take the bus to Humahuaca. instead which will take 5h 30m.
The closest major airport to Humahuaca is Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport (JUJ) (JUJ) which is approximately 135km (84 miles) from Humahuaca. 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 Buenos Aires and Humahuaca. The distance is around 1,710km (1,062 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Buenos Aires to Humahuaca is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ARS 18,845 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Buenos Aires and Humahuaca
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 5h 30m | ARS 18,845($150) | once daily | 1,481km (920 miles) |
| Fly to Jujuy (JUJ), Bus | 5h 35m | ARS 36,675($290) | once daily | 1,517km (943 miles) |
| Fly to Salta (SLA), Bus | 7h 25m | ARS 15,155($120) | every 4 hours | 1,550km (963 miles) |
| Fly to Salta (SLA), Bus | 7h 35m | ARS 29,160($230) | every 4 hours | 1,585km (985 miles) |
Bus via San Salvador de Jujuy + 1 similar | 24h 20m | ARS 15,790($125) | every 20 mins | 1,703km (1,058 miles) |
| Bus | 24h 50m | ARS 1,785($14) | twice daily | 1,652km (1,026 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 15h | ARS 2,420($19) | twice a week | 1,650km (1,025 miles) |
Drive | 17h 50m | ARS 23,560($185) | on demand | 1,710km (1,062 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Buenos Aires and Humahuaca
Bus companies
Flecha Bus
Balut
La Veloz Del Norte
Cotta Norte
El Rapido Internacional
Airlines
Flybondi
Aerolíneas Argentinas
Jetsmart
Train operators
Trenes Argentinos
Airports near Humahuaca
The following major airports near Humahuaca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.
Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport (JUJ)
- Distance
- 135km (84 miles) from Humahuaca
Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA)
- Distance
- 183km (113 miles) from Humahuaca
Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC)
- Distance
- 404km (251 miles) from Humahuaca