How to travel from Córdoba to El Calafate, Argentina

The distance between Córdoba and El Calafate is around 2,240km (1,392 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Córdoba to El Calafate by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out El CalafateCórdoba if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Cordoba (COR) to El Calafate (FTE).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 38,840($305)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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Bus

Take the bus to Río Gallegos and then to El Calafate.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 14,010($110)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to El Calafate.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Distance2,830km (1,758 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Córdoba and El Calafate

There are several options for getting from Córdoba to El Calafate by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 14,010 ($110) and will take around 1 day 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 38,840 ($305).

The distance between Córdoba and El Calafate is around 2,240km (1,392 miles).

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Córdoba and El Calafate by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 9h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Córdoba to El Calafate is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ARS 38,840 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Córdoba and El Calafate, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 14,010 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Córdoba and El Calafate. We recommend that you fly from Cordoba (COR) to El Calafate (FTE). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Córdoba and El Calafate. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Córdoba to El Calafate. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Río Gallegos. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.

Viatac, Tramat, Marga Taqsa and Andesmar run regular bus services between Córdoba and El Calafate. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Córdoba and El Calafate. Flights depart from Cordoba (COR) and arrive at El Calafate (FTE). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Córdoba and El Calafate with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 20m.

Aerolíneas Argentinas fly between Córdoba and El Calafate. Flights depart from Cordoba (COR) and and arrive into El Calafate (FTE). These flights usually take around 3h 20m.

The flight from Córdoba to El Calafate typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Cordoba (COR) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Córdoba and El Calafate. The distance is around 2,830km (1,758 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 9h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Córdoba to El Calafate is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ARS 38,840 ($305).

How do I get from Córdoba to El Calafate

Compare travel optionsbetween Córdoba and El Calafate

Transport options from Córdoba to El Calafate
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 10m
ARS 38,840($305)
5 times a day2,240km (1,392 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 16h
ARS 14,010($110)
once daily2,940km (1,827 miles)
Bus via San Agustín1 day 20h
ARS 39,730($310)
once daily2,977km (1,850 miles)
Drive
1 day 9h
ARS 38,970($305)
on demand2,830km (1,758 miles)

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Airports near El Calafate

The following major airports near El Calafate offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.

FTE
Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE)
International Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from El Calafate
RGL
Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)
International Airport
Distance
253km (157 miles) from El Calafate
RGA
Rio Grande Airport (RGA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
492km (305 miles) from El Calafate