How to travel from Humahuaca to El Chaltén, Argentina

The distance between Humahuaca and El Chaltén is around 3,380km (2,100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 10h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Humahuaca to El Chaltén by bus, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

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

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Flight time4h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 42,150($330)
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Bus

Take the bus to San Salvador de Jujuy, Comandante Luis Piedra Buena then Gobernador Gregores and then to El Chaltén.

  • Duration2 days 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 15,920($125)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to El Chaltén.

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Distance3,710km (2,305 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Humahuaca and El Chaltén

There are several options for getting from Humahuaca to El Chaltén by bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 14,135 ($110) and will take around 2 days 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 10h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 42,150 ($330).

The distance between Humahuaca and El Chaltén is around 3,380km (2,100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,979km (1,851 miles)

It takes around 10h 55m to get from Humahuaca and El Chaltén 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 Chaltén is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 10h 55m and will set you back approx ARS 42,150 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Humahuaca and El Chaltén, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 14,135 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Humahuaca and El Chaltén. We recommend that you take the bus to Ciudad Perico then fly from Jujuy (JUJ) to El Calafate (FTE) then take the bus to El Chaltén. instead which will take 10h 55m.

Bus travel

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

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

El Quiaqueño, Balut, Panamericano de Jujuy, Viatac, Marga Taqsa, Chalten Travel, Cotta Norte, Flecha Bus and Tramat run regular bus services between Humahuaca and El Chaltén. 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 Chaltén. We recommend that you take the bus to Ciudad Perico then fly from Jujuy (JUJ) to El Calafate (FTE) then take the bus to El Chaltén. instead which will take 10h 55m.

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 Humahuaca and El Chaltén. The distance is around 3,710km (2,305 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 Chaltén is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 10h 55m and will usually cost around ARS 42,150 ($330).

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Transport options from Humahuaca to El Chaltén
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
10h 55m
ARS 42,150($330)
once daily3,380km (2,100 miles)
Bus to Salta, plane12h 30m
ARS 41,130($325)
5 times a day3,397km (2,111 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
2 days 8h
ARS 15,920($125)
once daily3,961km (2,461 miles)
Bus via San Salvador de Jujuy2 days 11h
ARS 14,135($110)
once daily4,140km (2,572 miles)
Bus via San Salvador de Jujuy2 days 13h
ARS 45,335($355)
once daily4,003km (2,488 miles)
Drive
1 day 21h
ARS 51,065($400)
on demand3,710km (2,305 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