How to travel from El Calafate to Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL), Argentina

The distance between El Calafate and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) is around 300km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 4hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from El Calafate to Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)El Calafate if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Río Gallegos.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 4,200($33)
Operated by

Marga Taqsa

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Drive

Drive to Rio Gallegos Airport (RGL).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance300km (187 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between El Calafate and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)

There are several options for getting from El Calafate to Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 4,200 ($33) and will take around 4hrs.

The distance between El Calafate and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) is around 300km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from El Calafate and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from El Calafate to Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) is to take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ARS 4,200 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between El Calafate and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 4,200 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between El Calafate and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL). We recommend that you take the bus to Río Gallegos. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from El Calafate and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL). It typically takes around 4hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from El Calafate to Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Río Gallegos. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Marga Taqsa run regular bus services between El Calafate and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL). Buses run twice daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) from El Calafate is to take the bus which will take 4hrs and cost around ARS 4,200 ($33).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from El Calafate to Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL). We recommend that you take the bus to Río Gallegos. instead which will take 4hrs.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from El Calafate and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL). The distance is around 300km (187 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from El Calafate to Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ARS 4,200 ($33).

How do I get from El Calafate to Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)

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Transport options from El Calafate to Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4hrs
ARS 4,200($33)
twice daily309km (192 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
ARS 4,200($33)
on demand300km (187 miles)

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