How to travel from El Calafate to Rosario, Argentina

The distance between El Calafate and Rosario is around 2,392km (1,486 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 Rosario 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 RosarioEl Calafate if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Rosario (ROS).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 119,195($935)
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 Rosario.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 12,860($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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

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car
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Drive

Drive to Rosario.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Distance2,872km (1,785 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between El Calafate and Rosario

There are several options for getting from El Calafate to Rosario by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 7,515 ($59) and will take around 1 day 23h. 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 119,195 ($935).

The distance between El Calafate and Rosario is around 2,392km (1,486 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,154km (1,338 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from El Calafate and Rosario by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 10h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from El Calafate to Rosario is to fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ARS 119,195 ($935).

The cheapest way to travel between El Calafate and Rosario, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 7,515 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from El Calafate and Rosario. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from El Calafate to Rosario. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Río Gallegos, Río Colorado and Río Colorado. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

Marga Taqsa, Viatac, Tramat, Flecha Bus, Andesmar and Chalten Travel run regular bus services between El Calafate and Rosario. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from El Calafate and Rosario. Flights depart from El Calafate (FTE) and arrive at Rosario (ROS) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 3h 50m.

There is no direct flight from El Calafate to Rosario. 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 Rosario typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from El Calafate (FTE) and and arrive into Rosario (ROS).

The closest major airport to Rosario is Rosario – Islas Malvinas International Airport (ROS) (ROS) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Rosario. General Justo Jose de Urquiza Airport (PRA) (PRA) 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 Rosario. The distance is around 2,872km (1,785 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 10h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from El Calafate to Rosario is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around ARS 119,195 ($935).

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Transport options from El Calafate to Rosario
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 55m
ARS 119,195($935)
every 2 hours2,392km (1,486 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
1 day 15h
ARS 12,860($100)
once daily2,961km (1,840 miles)
Bus via Río Gallegos1 day 18h
ARS 19,995($155)
5 times a week3,056km (1,899 miles)
Bus via Bariloche1 day 23h
ARS 7,515($59)
once daily3,198km (1,987 miles)
Drive
1 day 10h
ARS 39,605($310)
on demand2,872km (1,785 miles)

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Airports near Rosario

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

ROS
Rosario – Islas Malvinas International Airport (ROS)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Rosario
PRA
General Justo Jose de Urquiza Airport (PRA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
131km (81 miles) from Rosario
SFN
Santa Fe Airport (SFN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
139km (86 miles) from Rosario