How to travel from Iguazú Falls to El Calafate, Argentina

The distance between Iguazú Falls and El Calafate is around 3,152km (1,959 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Iguazú Falls to El Calafate 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 CalafateIguazú Falls if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Iguazu (IGR) to El Calafate (FTE).

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time5h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 24,705($195)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Córdoba then Río Gallegos and then to El Calafate.

  • Duration2 days 14h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ARS 28,145($220)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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car
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Drive

Drive to El Calafate.

  • Duration1 day 23h
  • Distance3,987km (2,477 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iguazú Falls and El Calafate

There are several options for getting from Iguazú Falls to El Calafate by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 17,320 ($135) and will take around 2 days 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 24,705 ($195).

The distance between Iguazú Falls and El Calafate is around 3,152km (1,959 miles).

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Iguazú Falls and El Calafate by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 23h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Iguazú Falls to El Calafate is to fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx ARS 24,705 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Iguazú Falls and El Calafate, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 17,320 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Iguazú Falls and El Calafate. We recommend that you fly from Iguazu (IGR) to El Calafate (FTE). instead which will take 5h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Iguazú Falls and El Calafate. It typically takes around 2 days 14h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Iguazú Falls to El Calafate. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Puerto Iguazú, Córdoba, Córdoba and Río Gallegos. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 14h.

Expreso Singer, Viatac, Tramat, Marga Taqsa, Flecha Bus, Chalten Travel, Via Bariloche and Cooperativa de Trabajo Transportes la Union LTAD run regular bus services between Iguazú Falls and El Calafate. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 2 days 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Iguazú Falls and El Calafate. Flights depart from Iguazu (IGR) and arrive at El Calafate (FTE) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 5h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Iguazú Falls to El Calafate. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 5h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Iguazú Falls to El Calafate typically takes around 5h 10m. Flights depart from Iguazu (IGR) and and arrive into El Calafate (FTE).

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 Iguazú Falls and El Calafate. The distance is around 3,987km (2,477 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 23h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iguazú Falls to El Calafate is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around ARS 24,705 ($195).

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Transport options from Iguazú Falls to El Calafate
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 45m
ARS 24,705($195)
on demand3,152km (1,959 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
2 days 14h
ARS 28,145($220)
4 times a week4,395km (2,731 miles)
Bus via Paraná2 days 18h
ARS 17,320($135)
4 times a week4,465km (2,775 miles)
Bus via Dellepiane3 days 5h
ARS 23,560($185)
once daily4,462km (2,773 miles)
Drive
1 day 23h
ARS 54,885($430)
on demand3,987km (2,477 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