How to travel from El Calafate to Iguazú Falls, Argentina

There are several options for getting from El Calafate to Iguazú Falls by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 19,230 ($150) and will take around 2 days 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 24,705 ($195).

The distance between El Calafate and Iguazú Falls is around 3,152km (1,959 miles).

It takes around 5h 20m to get from El Calafate and Iguazú Falls by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 23h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from El Calafate to Iguazú Falls is to fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx ARS 24,705 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between El Calafate and Iguazú Falls, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 19,230 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between El Calafate and Iguazú Falls. We recommend that you fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Iguazu (IGR). instead which will take 5h 20m.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from El Calafate and Iguazú Falls. It typically takes around 2 days 15h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from El Calafate to Iguazú Falls. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Río Gallegos, Córdoba, Córdoba and Puerto Iguazú. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 15h.

Marga Taqsa, Viatac, Tramat, Expreso Singer, Chalten Travel, Flecha Bus, Crucero Del Norte, Rio Uruguay and Via Bariloche run regular bus services between El Calafate and Iguazú Falls. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 2 days 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Yes you can fly from El Calafate and Iguazú Falls. Flights depart from El Calafate (FTE) and arrive at Iguazu (IGR) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 4h 45m.

There is no direct flight from El Calafate to Iguazú Falls. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 5h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from El Calafate to Iguazú Falls typically takes around 4h 45m. Flights depart from El Calafate (FTE) and and arrive into Iguazu (IGR).

The closest major airport to Iguazú Falls is Posadas Airport (PSS) (PSS) which is approximately 242km (150 miles) from Iguazú Falls. Formosa International Airport (FMA) (FMA) and Camba Punta Airport (CNQ) (CNQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Yes it is possible to drive from El Calafate and Iguazú Falls. The distance is around 3,988km (2,478 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 23h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from El Calafate to Iguazú Falls is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ARS 24,705 ($195).