How to travel from El Calafate to Valdes Peninsula, Argentina

The distance between El Calafate and Valdes Peninsula is around 1,152km (716 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from El Calafate to Valdes Peninsula by plane, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Valdes PeninsulaEl Calafate if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Trelew (REL) then take a taxi to Valdes Peninsula.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 46,355($365)
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Bus and Taxi

Take the bus to Río Gallegos and then to Puerto Madryn then take a taxi to Valdes Peninsula.

  • Duration23hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 17,830($140)
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Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Valdes Peninsula.

  • Duration20h 50m
  • Distance1,585km (985 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between El Calafate and Valdes Peninsula

There are several options for getting from El Calafate to Valdes Peninsula by plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around ARS 17,830 ($140) and will take around 23hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 46,355 ($365).

The distance between El Calafate and Valdes Peninsula is around 1,152km (716 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,074km (667 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from El Calafate and Valdes Peninsula by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from El Calafate to Valdes Peninsula is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx ARS 46,355 ($365).

The cheapest way to travel between El Calafate and Valdes Peninsula, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ARS 17,830 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between El Calafate and Valdes Peninsula. We recommend that you fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Trelew (REL) then take a taxi to Valdes Peninsula. instead which will take 5h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between El Calafate and Valdes Peninsula. We recommend that you fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Trelew (REL) then take a taxi to Valdes Peninsula. instead which will take 5h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from El Calafate to Valdes Peninsula. We recommend that you fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Trelew (REL) then take a taxi to Valdes Peninsula. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Valdes Peninsula is El Tehuelche Airport (PMY) (PMY) which is approximately 83km (52 miles) from Valdes Peninsula. Trelew Airport (REL) (REL) and General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) (CRD) 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 Valdes Peninsula. The distance is around 1,585km (985 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from El Calafate to Valdes Peninsula is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ARS 46,355 ($365).

How do I get from El Calafate to Valdes Peninsula

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Transport options from El Calafate to Valdes Peninsula
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 1 similar
5h 30m
ARS 46,355($365)
on demand1,152km (716 miles)
Fly to El Tehuelche (PMY), Taxi8h 20m
ARS 38,715($305)
on demand3,303km (2,052 miles)
Bus and Taxi + 1 similar
23hrs
ARS 17,830($140)
once daily1,655km (1,029 miles)
Bus to Río Gallegos, taxi1 day 8h
ARS 25,470($200)
once daily1,742km (1,082 miles)
Drive
20h 50m
ARS 21,905($170)
on demand1,585km (985 miles)

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Airports near Valdes Peninsula

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

PMY
El Tehuelche Airport (PMY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Valdes Peninsula
REL
Trelew Airport (REL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
130km (81 miles) from Valdes Peninsula
CRD
General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD)
International Airport
Distance
455km (283 miles) from Valdes Peninsula