How to travel from Humahuaca to El Calafate, Argentina

The distance between Humahuaca and El Calafate is around 3,167km (1,968 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Humahuaca to El Calafate 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 El CalafateHumahuaca if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Ciudad Perico then fly from Jujuy (JUJ) to El Calafate (FTE).

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Flight time4h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 39,475($310)
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Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to San Salvador de Jujuy then Río Gallegos and then to El Calafate.

  • Duration2 days 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 17,830($140)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to El Calafate.

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Distance3,856km (2,396 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Humahuaca and El Calafate

There are several options for getting from Humahuaca to El Calafate by bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 14,010 ($110) and will take around 2 days 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 39,475 ($310).

The distance between Humahuaca and El Calafate is around 3,167km (1,968 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,076km (1,911 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Humahuaca and El Calafate by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 21h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Humahuaca to El Calafate is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 55m and will set you back approx ARS 39,475 ($310).

The cheapest way to travel between Humahuaca and El Calafate, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 14,010 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Humahuaca and El Calafate. We recommend that you take the bus to Ciudad Perico then fly from Jujuy (JUJ) to El Calafate (FTE). instead which will take 7h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Humahuaca and El Calafate. It typically takes around 2 days 8h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Humahuaca to El Calafate. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Salvador de Jujuy and Río Gallegos. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 8h.

El Quiaqueño, Balut, Panamericano de Jujuy, Viatac, Marga Taqsa, Cotta Norte, Flecha Bus, Tramat and Chalten Travel run regular bus services between Humahuaca and El Calafate. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Humahuaca to El Calafate. We recommend that you take the bus to Ciudad Perico then fly from Jujuy (JUJ) to El Calafate (FTE). instead which will take 7h 55m.

The closest major airport to El Calafate is Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) (FTE) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from El Calafate. Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) (RGL) and Rio Grande Airport (RGA) (RGA) 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 Humahuaca and El Calafate. The distance is around 3,856km (2,396 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 21h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Humahuaca to El Calafate is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around ARS 39,475 ($310).

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Transport options from Humahuaca to El Calafate
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
7h 55m
ARS 39,475($310)
once daily3,167km (1,968 miles)
Bus to Salta, Fly9h 30m
ARS 38,460($300)
5 times a day3,184km (1,978 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
2 days 8h
ARS 17,830($140)
once daily4,013km (2,493 miles)
Bus via San Salvador de Jujuy2 days 13h
ARS 45,970($360)
once daily4,055km (2,519 miles)
Bus via San Salvador de Jujuy2 days 15h
ARS 14,010($110)
once daily4,178km (2,596 miles)
Drive
1 day 21h
ARS 53,105($415)
on demand3,856km (2,396 miles)

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Airports near El Calafate

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

FTE
Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE)
International Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from El Calafate
RGL
Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)
International Airport
Distance
253km (157 miles) from El Calafate
RGA
Rio Grande Airport (RGA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
492km (305 miles) from El Calafate