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

The distance between El Chaltén and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) is around 450km (280 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 60m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from El Chaltén 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 Chaltén if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
1
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to El Calafate and then to Río Gallegos.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 6,875($54)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
2
car
+

Drive

Drive to Rio Gallegos Airport (RGL).

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance450km (280 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between El Chaltén and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)

There are several options for getting from El Chaltén to Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 6,875 ($54) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 6,240 ($49).

The distance between El Chaltén and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) is around 450km (280 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 361km (224 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from El Chaltén and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from El Chaltén to Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) is to drive which takes around 6h 60m and will set you back approx ARS 6,240 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between El Chaltén and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 6,875 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between El Chaltén and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL). We recommend that you drive to Rio Gallegos Airport (RGL). instead which will take 6h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from El Chaltén and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL). It typically takes around 7hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from El Chaltén to Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in El Calafate and Río Gallegos. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Chalten Travel, Caltur and Marga Taqsa run regular bus services between El Chaltén and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL). Buses run twice daily and take around 7hrs 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 Chaltén is to drive which will take 6h 60m and cost around ARS 6,240 ($49).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from El Chaltén to Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL). We recommend that you take the bus to El Calafate and then to Río Gallegos. instead which will take 7hrs.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from El Chaltén and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL). The distance is around 450km (280 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from El Chaltén to Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around ARS 6,875 ($54).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween El Chaltén and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)

Transport options from El Chaltén to Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
7hrs
ARS 6,875($54)
twice daily522km (324 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
ARS 6,240($49)
on demand450km (280 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between El Chaltén and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)

Bus companies