How to travel from El Chaltén to Valdes Peninsula, Argentina
The distance between El Chaltén and Valdes Peninsula is around 1,360km (845 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 8h 5m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from El Chaltén to Valdes Peninsula by bus, plane, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Valdes Peninsula → El Chaltén if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Taxi
Take the bus to El Calafate then fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Trelew (REL) then take a taxi to Valdes Peninsula.
- Duration8h 5m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical costARS 48,900($385)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Taxi
Take the bus to Gobernador Gregores then Puerto Santa Cruz and then to Puerto Madryn then take a taxi to Valdes Peninsula.
- Duration23h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costARS 16,935($135)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Drive
Drive to Valdes Peninsula.
- Duration21h 25m
- Distance1,439km (894 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between El Chaltén and Valdes Peninsula
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from El Chaltén to Valdes Peninsula by bus, plane, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around ARS 15,280 ($120) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 8h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 48,900 ($385).
The distance between El Chaltén and Valdes Peninsula is around 1,360km (845 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,019km (633 miles)
It takes around 8h 5m to get from El Chaltén and Valdes Peninsula by bus, plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from El Chaltén to Valdes Peninsula is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 8h 5m and will set you back approx ARS 48,900 ($385).
The cheapest way to travel between El Chaltén and Valdes Peninsula, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ARS 15,280 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between El Chaltén and Valdes Peninsula. We recommend that you take the bus to El Calafate then fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Trelew (REL) then take a taxi to Valdes Peninsula. instead which will take 8h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between El Chaltén and Valdes Peninsula. We recommend that you take the bus to El Calafate then fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Trelew (REL) then take a taxi to Valdes Peninsula. instead which will take 8h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from El Chaltén to Valdes Peninsula. We recommend that you take the bus to El Calafate then fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Trelew (REL) then take a taxi to Valdes Peninsula. instead which will take 8h 5m.
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 Chaltén and Valdes Peninsula. The distance is around 1,439km (894 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from El Chaltén to Valdes Peninsula is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 8h 5m and will usually cost around ARS 48,900 ($385).
Compare travel optionsbetween El Chaltén and Valdes Peninsula
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Taxi + 1 similar | 8h 5m | ARS 48,900($385) | 5 times a day | 1,360km (845 miles) |
| Bus to El Calafate, plane and taxi | 10h 55m | ARS 41,260($325) | 5 times a day | 3,510km (2,181 miles) |
Bus and Taxi + 3 similar | 23h 45m | ARS 16,935($135) | once daily | 1,681km (1,044 miles) |
| Bus to Bajo Caracoles, taxi | 1 day 2h | ARS 22,030($175) | twice daily | 1,605km (998 miles) |
| Bus to Tecka, taxi | 1 day 5h | ARS 25,595($200) | once daily | 1,949km (1,211 miles) |
| Bus to Perito Moreno, taxi | 1 day 11h | ARS 15,280($120) | once daily | 1,607km (999 miles) |
Drive | 21h 25m | ARS 19,865($155) | on demand | 1,439km (894 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between El Chaltén and Valdes Peninsula
Bus companies
Marga Taqsa
Always Glaciers
Chalten Travel
Viatac
Tramat
Airlines
Aerolíneas Argentinas
Jetsmart
Airports near Valdes Peninsula
The following major airports near Valdes Peninsula offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.
El Tehuelche Airport (PMY)
- Distance
- 83km (52 miles) from Valdes Peninsula
Trelew Airport (REL)
- Distance
- 130km (81 miles) from Valdes Peninsula
General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD)
- Distance
- 455km (283 miles) from Valdes Peninsula