How to travel from El Chaltén to Iguazú Falls, Argentina

The distance between El Chaltén and Iguazú Falls is around 3,360km (2,088 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 60m.

5 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Iguazú FallsEl Chaltén if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to El Calafate then fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Iguazu (IGR).

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Flight time4h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 27,250($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to San Carlos de Bariloche then Retiro and then to Puerto Iguazú.

  • Duration2 days 11h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 14,770($115)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Iguazu Falls.

  • Duration2 days
  • Distance3,842km (2,387 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between El Chaltén and Iguazú Falls

There are several options for getting from El Chaltén to Iguazú Falls by bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 14,770 ($115) and will take around 2 days 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 27,250 ($215).

The distance between El Chaltén and Iguazú Falls is around 3,360km (2,088 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,073km (1,909 miles)

It takes around 7h 60m to get from El Chaltén and Iguazú Falls by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days to drive there.

The quickest way to get from El Chaltén to Iguazú Falls is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 60m and will set you back approx ARS 27,250 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between El Chaltén and Iguazú Falls, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 14,770 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between El Chaltén and Iguazú Falls. We recommend that you take the bus to El Calafate then fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Iguazu (IGR). instead which will take 7h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from El Chaltén and Iguazú Falls. It typically takes around 2 days 11h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from El Chaltén to Iguazú Falls. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Carlos de Bariloche, Retiro and Puerto Iguazú. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 11h.

Chalten Travel, Marga Taqsa, Crucero Del Norte, Rio Uruguay, Flecha Bus, Expreso Singer and Via Bariloche run regular bus services between El Chaltén and Iguazú Falls. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 11h 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 Iguazú Falls. We recommend that you take the bus to El Calafate then fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Iguazu (IGR). instead which will take 7h 60m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from El Chaltén and Iguazú Falls. The distance is around 3,842km (2,387 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from El Chaltén to Iguazú Falls is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 60m and will usually cost around ARS 27,250 ($215).

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Transport options from El Chaltén to Iguazú Falls
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
7h 60m
ARS 27,250($215)
5 times a day3,360km (2,088 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
2 days 11h
ARS 14,770($115)
once daily4,359km (2,709 miles)
Bus via San Carlos de Bariloche2 days 12h
ARS 19,355($150)
once daily4,401km (2,734 miles)
Bus via El Hoyo2 days 16h
ARS 36,295($285)
once daily4,502km (2,797 miles)
Drive
2 days
ARS 52,850($415)
on demand3,842km (2,387 miles)

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Airports near Iguazú Falls

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

PSS
Posadas Airport (PSS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
242km (150 miles) from Iguazú Falls
FMA
Formosa International Airport (FMA)
International Airport
Distance
384km (238 miles) from Iguazú Falls
CNQ
Camba Punta Airport (CNQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
472km (293 miles) from Iguazú Falls