The distance between Iguazú Falls and Mar del Plata is around 1,454km (904 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Iguazú Falls to Mar del Plata by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mar del Plata → Iguazú Falls if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Iguazu (IGR) to Mar del Plata (MDQ).
Aerolíneas Argentinas
+ 2 othersTake the bus to Retiro and then to Mar del Plata.
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Take the bus to Retiro then take the train to Mar del Plata.
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Drive to Mar del Plata.
There are several options for getting from Iguazú Falls to Mar del Plata by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ARS 2,420 ($19) and will take around 23h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 25,980 ($205).
The distance between Iguazú Falls and Mar del Plata is around 1,454km (904 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,399km (869 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Iguazú Falls and Mar del Plata by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Iguazú Falls to Mar del Plata is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ARS 25,980 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Iguazú Falls and Mar del Plata, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ARS 2,420 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Iguazú Falls and Mar del Plata. We recommend that you fly from Iguazu (IGR) to Mar del Plata (MDQ). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Iguazú Falls and Mar del Plata. It typically takes around 22h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Iguazú Falls to Mar del Plata. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Puerto Iguazú and Retiro. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 22h 40m.
Rio Uruguay, Flecha Bus, Tony Tur, El Pulqui, Platabus, Micromar and Via Bariloche run regular bus services between Iguazú Falls and Mar del Plata. Buses run twice daily and take around 22h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Iguazú Falls and Mar del Plata. Flights depart from Iguazu (IGR) and arrive at Mar del Plata (MDQ) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 2h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Iguazú Falls to Mar del Plata. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Iguazú Falls to Mar del Plata typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Iguazu (IGR) and and arrive into Mar del Plata (MDQ).
The closest major airport to Mar del Plata is Astor Piazzolla International Airport (MDQ) (MDQ) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Mar del Plata. Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) (EZE) and Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) (AEP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Iguazú Falls and Mar del Plata. The distance is around 1,686km (1,047 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iguazú Falls to Mar del Plata is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ARS 25,980 ($205).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 20m | ARS 25,980($205) | on demand | 1,454km (904 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 22h 40m | ARS 2,675($21) | twice daily | 1,747km (1,085 miles) |
Bus via La Plata | 24h 35m | ARS 12,225($95) | once daily | 1,804km (1,121 miles) |
Bus and Train | 23h 50m | ARS 2,420($19) | twice daily | 1,742km (1,082 miles) |
Drive | 20h 25m | ARS 23,175($180) | on demand | 1,686km (1,047 miles) |
Crucero Del Norte
Flecha Bus
Tony Tur
El Pulqui
Platabus
Aerolíneas Argentinas
Jetsmart
Flybondi
Trenes Argentinos
The following major airports near Mar del Plata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.