How to travel from Iguazú Falls to San Martín de los Andes, Argentina

The distance between Iguazú Falls and San Martín de los Andes is around 2,366km (1,470 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Iguazú Falls to San Martín de los Andes 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 San Martín de los AndesIguazú Falls if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Iguazu (IGR) to Chapelco (CPC).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time4h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 49,155($385)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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Bus

Take the bus to Retiro and then to San Martín de los Andes.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ARS 6,750($53)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to San Martín de los Andes.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Distance2,754km (1,711 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iguazú Falls and San Martín de los Andes

There are several options for getting from Iguazú Falls to San Martín de los Andes by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 6,750 ($53) and will take around 1 day 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 49,155 ($385).

The distance between Iguazú Falls and San Martín de los Andes is around 2,366km (1,470 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,236km (1,389 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Iguazú Falls and San Martín de los Andes by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 8h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Iguazú Falls to San Martín de los Andes is to fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ARS 49,155 ($385).

The cheapest way to travel between Iguazú Falls and San Martín de los Andes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 6,750 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Iguazú Falls and San Martín de los Andes. We recommend that you fly from Iguazu (IGR) to Chapelco (CPC). instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Iguazú Falls and San Martín de los Andes. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Iguazú Falls to San Martín de los Andes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Puerto Iguazú and Retiro. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.

Rio Uruguay, Chevallier, Via Bariloche, Expreso Singer, Flecha Bus and Albus run regular bus services between Iguazú Falls and San Martín de los Andes. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 17h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Iguazú Falls and San Martín de los Andes. Flights depart from Iguazu (IGR) and arrive at Chapelco (CPC) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 4h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Iguazú Falls to San Martín de los Andes. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 4h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Iguazú Falls to San Martín de los Andes typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Iguazu (IGR) and and arrive into Chapelco (CPC).

The closest major airport to San Martín de los Andes is Aviador Carlos Campos Airport (CPC) (CPC) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from San Martín de los Andes. San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC) (BRC) and Presidente Perón International Airport (NQN) (NQN) 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 San Martín de los Andes. The distance is around 2,754km (1,711 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 8h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iguazú Falls to San Martín de los Andes is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ARS 49,155 ($385).

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Transport options from Iguazú Falls to San Martín de los Andes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 50m
ARS 49,155($385)
on demand2,366km (1,470 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
1 day 17h
ARS 6,750($53)
twice a week2,971km (1,846 miles)
Bus via Dellepiane1 day 17h
ARS 18,590($145)
every 20 mins2,957km (1,837 miles)
Bus via Paraná1 day 23h
ARS 15,790($125)
4 times a week3,170km (1,970 miles)
Drive
1 day 8h
ARS 37,950($300)
on demand2,754km (1,711 miles)

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Airports near San Martín de los Andes

The following major airports near San Martín de los Andes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.

CPC
Aviador Carlos Campos Airport (CPC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from San Martín de los Andes
BRC
San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from San Martín de los Andes
NQN
Presidente Perón International Airport (NQN)
International Airport
Distance
296km (184 miles) from San Martín de los Andes