How to travel from General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) to El Chaltén, Argentina

The distance between General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) and El Chaltén is around 887km (551 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) to El Chaltén by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out El ChalténGeneral Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Rio Gallegos (RGL), bus

Fly from Comodoro Rivadavia (CRD) to Rio Gallegos (RGL) then take the bus to El Calafate and then to El Chaltén.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 33,620($265)
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Take the bus to Perito Moreno and then to El Chaltén.

  • Duration17h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 6,115($48)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to El Chaltén.

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Distance887km (551 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) and El Chaltén

There are several options for getting from General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) to El Chaltén by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 2,675 ($21) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 33,620 ($265).

The distance between General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) and El Chaltén is around 887km (551 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 566km (352 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) and El Chaltén by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) to El Chaltén is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 20m and will set you back approx ARS 33,620 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) and El Chaltén, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 2,675 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) and El Chaltén. We recommend that you fly from Comodoro Rivadavia (CRD) to Rio Gallegos (RGL) then take the bus to El Calafate and then to El Chaltén. instead which will take 8h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) and El Chaltén. It typically takes around 17h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) to El Chaltén. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Comodoro Rivadavia, Perito Moreno and Perito Moreno. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 35m.

Cooperativa Sportman, Chalten Travel, Marga Taqsa and Cooperativa de Trabajo Transportes la Union LTAD run regular bus services between General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) and El Chaltén. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to El Chaltén from General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) is to fly and then take the bus which will take 8h 20m and cost around ARS 33,620 ($265).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) to El Chaltén. We recommend that you fly from Comodoro Rivadavia (CRD) to El Calafate (FTE) then take the bus to El Chaltén. instead which will take 8h 45m.

The closest major airport to El Chaltén is Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) (FTE) which is approximately 122km (76 miles) from El Chaltén. Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) (RGL) 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 General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) and El Chaltén. The distance is around 887km (551 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) to El Chaltén is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around ARS 51,575 ($405).

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Transport options from General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) to El Chaltén
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Rio Gallegos (RGL), bus + 2 similar
8h 20m
ARS 33,620($265)
twice daily1,184km (736 miles)
Plane and Bus8h 45m
ARS 51,575($405)
5 times a day3,769km (2,342 miles)
Fly to Punta Arenas (PUQ), bus12h 50m
ARS 31,200($245)
5 times a day1,559km (968 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
17h 35m
ARS 6,115($48)
twice daily1,051km (653 miles)
Bus via Perito Moreno1 day 2h
ARS 2,675($21)
once daily1,051km (653 miles)
Drive
14h 10m
ARS 12,225($95)
on demand887km (551 miles)

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Airports near El Chaltén

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

FTE
Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from El Chaltén
RGL
Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)
International Airport
Distance
361km (224 miles) from El Chaltén
CRD
General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD)
International Airport
Distance
566km (352 miles) from El Chaltén