How to travel from El Chaltén to Rosario, Argentina

The distance between El Chaltén and Rosario is around 2,599km (1,615 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from El Chaltén to Rosario 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 RosarioEl 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 Rosario (ROS).

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 121,740($955)
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Bus

Take the bus to San Carlos de Bariloche and then to Rosario.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 7,640($60)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Rosario.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Distance2,726km (1,694 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between El Chaltén and Rosario

There are several options for getting from El Chaltén to Rosario by bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 7,640 ($60) and will take around 1 day 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 121,740 ($955).

The distance between El Chaltén and Rosario is around 2,599km (1,615 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,082km (1,294 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from El Chaltén and Rosario by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 10h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from El Chaltén to Rosario is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx ARS 121,740 ($955).

The cheapest way to travel between El Chaltén and Rosario, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 7,640 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between El Chaltén and Rosario. We recommend that you take the bus to El Calafate then fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Rosario (ROS). instead which will take 7h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from El Chaltén and Rosario. It typically takes around 1 day 19h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from El Chaltén to Rosario. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Carlos de Bariloche. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 19h.

Chalten Travel, Marga Taqsa, Flecha Bus, Don Otto and Tramat run regular bus services between El Chaltén and Rosario. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 19h 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 Rosario. We recommend that you take the bus to El Calafate then fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Rosario (ROS). instead which will take 7h 35m.

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 Chaltén and Rosario. The distance is around 2,726km (1,694 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 Chaltén to Rosario is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around ARS 121,740 ($955).

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Transport options from El Chaltén to Rosario
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
7h 35m
ARS 121,740($955)
5 times a day2,599km (1,615 miles)
Bus to El Calafate, plane9h 20m
ARS 40,370($315)
once daily2,852km (1,772 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 19h
ARS 7,640($60)
once daily3,159km (1,963 miles)
Bus via Tecka1 day 23h
ARS 32,475($255)
5 times a week3,281km (2,039 miles)
Drive
1 day 10h
ARS 37,565($295)
on demand2,726km (1,694 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