How to travel from Iguazú Falls to El Chaltén, Argentina

The distance between Iguazú Falls and El Chaltén is around 3,365km (2,091 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 45m.

5 routes found

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Iguazu (IGR) to El Calafate (FTE) then take the bus to El Chaltén.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Flight time5h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 27,380($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Retiro then Bariloche and then to El Chaltén.

  • Duration2 days 11h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 14,770($115)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to El Chaltén.

  • Duration2 days
  • Distance3,841km (2,387 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iguazú Falls and El Chaltén

There are several options for getting from Iguazú Falls to El Chaltén by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 14,770 ($115) and will take around 2 days 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 27,380 ($215).

The distance between Iguazú Falls and El Chaltén is around 3,365km (2,091 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,073km (1,909 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from Iguazú Falls and El Chaltén by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Iguazú Falls to El Chaltén is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 45m and will set you back approx ARS 27,380 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Iguazú Falls and El Chaltén, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 14,770 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Iguazú Falls and El Chaltén. We recommend that you fly from Iguazu (IGR) to El Calafate (FTE) then take the bus to El Chaltén. instead which will take 8h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Iguazú Falls and El Chaltén. It typically takes around 2 days 11h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Iguazú Falls to El Chaltén. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Puerto Iguazú, Retiro and Bariloche. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 11h.

Rio Uruguay, Crucero Del Norte, Chalten Travel, Marga Taqsa, Expreso Singer, Flecha Bus and Via Bariloche run regular bus services between Iguazú Falls and El Chaltén. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Iguazú Falls to El Chaltén. We recommend that you fly from Iguazu (IGR) 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 Iguazú Falls and El Chaltén. The distance is around 3,841km (2,387 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iguazú Falls to El Chaltén is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around ARS 27,380 ($215).

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Transport options from Iguazú Falls to El Chaltén
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
8h 45m
ARS 27,380($215)
5 times a day3,365km (2,091 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
2 days 11h
ARS 14,770($115)
once daily4,358km (2,708 miles)
Bus via Paraná2 days 15h
ARS 17,445($135)
4 times a week4,427km (2,751 miles)
Bus via Dellepiane2 days 20h
ARS 35,400($280)
once daily4,549km (2,827 miles)
Drive
2 days
ARS 52,850($415)
on demand3,841km (2,387 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