How to travel from El Calafate to Córdoba, Argentina

The distance between El Calafate and Córdoba is around 2,241km (1,392 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from El Calafate to Córdoba 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 CórdobaEl Calafate if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 38,970($305)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Río Gallegos and then to Córdoba.

  • 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 Córdoba.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Distance2,830km (1,759 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between El Calafate and Córdoba

There are several options for getting from El Calafate to Córdoba 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 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 38,970 ($305).

The distance between El Calafate and Córdoba is around 2,241km (1,392 miles).

It takes around 4h 15m to get from El Calafate and Córdoba by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 9h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from El Calafate to Córdoba is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ARS 38,970 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between El Calafate and Córdoba, 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 El Calafate and Córdoba. We recommend that you fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Cordoba (COR). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from El Calafate to Córdoba. 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.

Marga Taqsa, Viatac, Tramat and Andesmar run regular bus services between El Calafate and Córdoba. 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 El Calafate and Córdoba. Flights depart from El Calafate (FTE) and arrive at Cordoba (COR). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

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

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

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

The closest major airport to Córdoba is Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport (COR) (COR) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Córdoba. San Luis Airport (LUQ) (LUQ) and Santa Fe Airport (SFN) (SFN) 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 Córdoba. The distance is around 2,830km (1,759 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 El Calafate to Córdoba is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ARS 38,970 ($305).

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Compare travel optionsbetween El Calafate and Córdoba

Transport options from El Calafate to Córdoba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 15m
ARS 38,970($305)
5 times a day2,241km (1,392 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 16h
ARS 14,010($110)
once daily2,939km (1,826 miles)
Bus via Río Gallegos1 day 18h
ARS 39,730($310)
once daily2,976km (1,849 miles)
Drive
1 day 9h
ARS 38,970($305)
on demand2,830km (1,759 miles)

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Airports near Córdoba

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

COR
Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport (COR)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Córdoba
LUQ
San Luis Airport (LUQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
291km (181 miles) from Córdoba
SFN
Santa Fe Airport (SFN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
321km (199 miles) from Córdoba