How to travel from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata, Argentina

There are several options for getting from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ARS 635 ($5) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 17,830 ($140).

The distance between Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata is around 400km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 385km (239 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata is to take a taxi which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ARS 17,830 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ARS 635 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 5h 45m.

Trenes Argentinos run train services between Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 5hrs.

Flecha Bus, Tony Tur, El Pulqui, Platabus and Micromar run regular bus services between Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata. We recommend that you take the bus to Mar del Plata. instead which will take 5hrs.

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.

Yes it is possible to drive from Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata. The distance is around 411km (256 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ARS 1,020 ($8).