How to travel from El Chaltén to Humahuaca, Argentina

The distance between El Chaltén and Humahuaca is around 3,395km (2,109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 10h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from El Chaltén to Humahuaca by bus, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus to El Calafate, plane

Take the bus to El Calafate then fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Jujuy (JUJ) then take the bus to Humahuaca.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Flight time5h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 45,970($360)
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Bus

Take the bus to San Carlos de Bariloche, San Salvador de Jujuy then Maimará and then to Humahuaca.

  • Duration2 days 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 14,900($115)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Humahuaca.

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Distance3,711km (2,306 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between El Chaltén and Humahuaca

There are several options for getting from El Chaltén to Humahuaca by bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 14,900 ($115) and will take around 2 days 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 10h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 45,970 ($360).

The distance between El Chaltén and Humahuaca is around 3,395km (2,109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,979km (1,851 miles)

It takes around 12h 10m to get from El Chaltén and Humahuaca by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 21h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from El Chaltén to Humahuaca is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 10h 60m and will set you back approx ARS 45,970 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between El Chaltén and Humahuaca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 14,900 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between El Chaltén and Humahuaca. We recommend that you take the bus to El Calafate then fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Jujuy (JUJ) then take the bus to Humahuaca. instead which will take 10h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from El Chaltén and Humahuaca. It typically takes around 2 days 10h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from El Chaltén to Humahuaca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Carlos de Bariloche, San Salvador de Jujuy and Maimará. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 10h.

Chalten Travel, Marga Taqsa, Viatac, Balut, Panamericano de Jujuy, Cotta Norte, Caltur, El Quiaqueño, Andesmar and Tramat run regular bus services between El Chaltén and Humahuaca. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from El Chaltén to Humahuaca. We recommend that you take the bus to El Calafate then fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Salta (SLA) then take the bus to Humahuaca. instead which will take 12h 10m.

The closest major airport to Humahuaca is Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport (JUJ) (JUJ) which is approximately 135km (84 miles) from Humahuaca. Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA) (SLA) and Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC) (TUC) 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 Chaltén and Humahuaca. The distance is around 3,711km (2,306 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 21h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from El Chaltén to Humahuaca is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 12h 10m and will usually cost around ARS 41,005 ($320).

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Transport options from El Chaltén to Humahuaca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to El Calafate, plane + 1 similar
10h 60m
ARS 45,970($360)
once daily3,766km (2,340 miles)
Bus and Plane12h 10m
ARS 41,005($320)
5 times a day3,395km (2,109 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
2 days 10h
ARS 14,900($115)
once daily4,146km (2,576 miles)
Bus via El Calafate2 days 11h
ARS 20,505($160)
once daily4,230km (2,628 miles)
Bus via El Calafate2 days 15h
ARS 48,520($380)
once daily4,264km (2,649 miles)
Drive
1 day 21h
ARS 51,065($400)
on demand3,711km (2,306 miles)

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Airports near Humahuaca

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

JUJ
Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport (JUJ)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Humahuaca
SLA
Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA)
International Airport
Distance
183km (113 miles) from Humahuaca
TUC
Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC)
International Airport
Distance
404km (251 miles) from Humahuaca