How to travel from Iguazú Falls to Puerto Madryn, Argentina

The distance between Iguazú Falls and Puerto Madryn is around 2,151km (1,336 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Iguazú Falls to Puerto Madryn 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 Puerto MadrynIguazú Falls if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Iguazu (IGR) to El Tehuelche (PMY).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time3h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 38,840($305)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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Bus

Take the bus to Retiro and then to Puerto Madryn.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 6,240($49)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Puerto Madryn.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Distance2,540km (1,578 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iguazú Falls and Puerto Madryn

There are several options for getting from Iguazú Falls to Puerto Madryn by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 6,240 ($49) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 38,840 ($305).

The distance between Iguazú Falls and Puerto Madryn is around 2,151km (1,336 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (131 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Iguazú Falls and Puerto Madryn by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Iguazú Falls to Puerto Madryn is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ARS 38,840 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Iguazú Falls and Puerto Madryn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 6,240 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Iguazú Falls and Puerto Madryn. We recommend that you fly from Iguazu (IGR) to El Tehuelche (PMY). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Iguazú Falls and Puerto Madryn. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Iguazú Falls to Puerto Madryn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Puerto Iguazú and Retiro. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Rio Uruguay, Condor Estrella, Andesmar, Via Bariloche and Tramat run regular bus services between Iguazú Falls and Puerto Madryn. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Iguazú Falls and Puerto Madryn. Flights depart from Iguazu (IGR) and arrive at El Tehuelche (PMY) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 3h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Iguazú Falls to Puerto Madryn. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Iguazú Falls to Puerto Madryn typically takes around 3h 55m. Flights depart from Iguazu (IGR) and and arrive into El Tehuelche (PMY).

The closest major airport to Puerto Madryn is Posadas Airport (PSS) (PSS) which is approximately 86km (53 miles) from Puerto Madryn. Formosa International Airport (FMA) (FMA) and Camba Punta Airport (CNQ) (CNQ) 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 Puerto Madryn. The distance is around 2,540km (1,578 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iguazú Falls to Puerto Madryn is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ARS 38,840 ($305).

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Transport options from Iguazú Falls to Puerto Madryn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 20m
ARS 38,840($305)
on demand2,151km (1,336 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 15m
ARS 22,415($175)
hourly2,261km (1,405 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
1 day 12h
ARS 6,240($49)
once daily2,693km (1,673 miles)
Bus via Dellepiane1 day 19h
ARS 17,320($135)
4 times a day2,665km (1,656 miles)
Bus via Corrientes1 day 19h
ARS 25,470($200)
5 times a week2,958km (1,838 miles)
Drive
1 day 5h
ARS 35,020($275)
on demand2,540km (1,578 miles)

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Airports near Puerto Madryn

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

PSS
Posadas Airport (PSS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (53 miles) from Puerto Madryn
FMA
Formosa International Airport (FMA)
International Airport
Distance
341km (212 miles) from Puerto Madryn
CNQ
Camba Punta Airport (CNQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
361km (224 miles) from Puerto Madryn