How to travel from El Calafate to Bahía Blanca, Argentina

The distance between El Calafate and Bahía Blanca is around 2,114km (1,313 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from El Calafate to Bahía Blanca 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 Bahía BlancaEl Calafate if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Bahia Blanca (BHI).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time4h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 38,330($300)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Río Gallegos then Río Colorado and then to Bahía Blanca.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 11,205($88)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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car
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Drive

Drive to Bahía Blanca.

  • Duration24h 40m
  • Distance2,114km (1,313 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between El Calafate and Bahía Blanca

There are several options for getting from El Calafate to Bahía Blanca by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 10,190 ($80) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 38,330 ($300).

The distance between El Calafate and Bahía Blanca is around 2,114km (1,313 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,513km (940 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from El Calafate and Bahía Blanca by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from El Calafate to Bahía Blanca is to fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ARS 38,330 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between El Calafate and Bahía Blanca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 10,190 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between El Calafate and Bahía Blanca. We recommend that you fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Bahia Blanca (BHI). instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from El Calafate and Bahía Blanca. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from El Calafate to Bahía Blanca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Río Gallegos and Río Colorado. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Marga Taqsa, Viatac, Tramat, El Valle, Chalten Travel, Via Bariloche, Cooperativa de Trabajo Transportes la Union LTAD, Don Otto, Condor Estrella and Andesmar run regular bus services between El Calafate and Bahía Blanca. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from El Calafate and Bahía Blanca. Flights depart from El Calafate (FTE) and arrive at Bahia Blanca (BHI) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 4h 20m.

There is no direct flight from El Calafate to Bahía Blanca. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 4h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from El Calafate to Bahía Blanca typically takes around 4h 20m. Flights depart from El Calafate (FTE) and and arrive into Bahia Blanca (BHI).

The closest major airport to Bahía Blanca is Comandante Espora Airport (BHI) (BHI) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Bahía Blanca. Gobernador Edgardo Castello Airport (VDM) (VDM) and Astor Piazzolla International Airport (MDQ) (MDQ) 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 El Calafate and Bahía Blanca. The distance is around 2,114km (1,313 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from El Calafate to Bahía Blanca is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around ARS 38,330 ($300).

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Transport options from El Calafate to Bahía Blanca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 55m
ARS 38,330($300)
on demand2,674km (1,662 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
1 day 5h
ARS 11,205($88)
once daily2,218km (1,378 miles)
Bus via Bariloche1 day 11h
ARS 10,190($80)
once daily2,451km (1,523 miles)
Bus via Perito Moreno1 day 22h
ARS 16,300($130)
once daily2,570km (1,597 miles)
Drive
24h 40m
ARS 29,160($230)
on demand2,114km (1,313 miles)

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Airports near Bahía Blanca

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

BHI
Comandante Espora Airport (BHI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Bahía Blanca
VDM
Gobernador Edgardo Castello Airport (VDM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
247km (154 miles) from Bahía Blanca
MDQ
Astor Piazzolla International Airport (MDQ)
International Airport
Distance
419km (260 miles) from Bahía Blanca