How to travel from Iguazu National Park to Buenos Aires, Argentina

The distance between Iguazu National Park and Buenos Aires is around 1,137km (706 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Iguazu National Park to Buenos Aires by plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Iguazu (IGR) to Ezeiza (EZE).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 29,415($230)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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Bus

Take the bus to Buenos Aires - Retiro.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 7,385($58)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iguazu National Park and Buenos Aires

There are several options for getting from Iguazu National Park to Buenos Aires by plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 1,655 ($13) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 29,415 ($230).

The distance between Iguazu National Park and Buenos Aires is around 1,137km (706 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,073km (667 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Iguazu National Park and Buenos Aires by plane.

The quickest way to get from Iguazu National Park to Buenos Aires is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ARS 29,415 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Iguazu National Park and Buenos Aires is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 1,655 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Iguazu National Park and Buenos Aires. We recommend that you fly from Iguazu (IGR) to Ezeiza (EZE). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Iguazu National Park and Buenos Aires. It typically takes around 12h 35m and departs on demand.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Iguazu National Park to Buenos Aires. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ciudad del Este. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 12h 35m.

Crucero Del Norte, Rio Uruguay and Via Bariloche run regular bus services between Iguazu National Park and Buenos Aires. Buses run on demand and take around 12h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Iguazu National Park and Buenos Aires. Flights depart from Iguazu (IGR) and arrive at Ezeiza (EZE). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Iguazu National Park and Buenos Aires with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 55m.

Aerolíneas Argentinas and Jetsmart fly between Iguazu National Park and Buenos Aires. Flights depart from Iguazu (IGR) and and arrive into Ezeiza (EZE). These flights usually take around 1h 55m.

The flight from Iguazu National Park to Buenos Aires typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Iguazu (IGR) and and arrive into Ezeiza (EZE).

The closest major airport to Buenos Aires is Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) (AEP) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Buenos Aires. Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) (EZE) and Rosario – Islas Malvinas International Airport (ROS) (ROS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Iguazu National Park to Buenos Aires. We recommend that you fly from Iguazu (IGR) to Ezeiza (EZE). instead which will take 2h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iguazu National Park to Buenos Aires is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ARS 29,415 ($230).

How do I get from Iguazu National Park to Buenos Aires

Compare travel optionsbetween Iguazu National Park and Buenos Aires

Transport options from Iguazu National Park to Buenos Aires
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 50m
ARS 29,415($230)
every 3 hours1,137km (706 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
12h 35m
ARS 7,385($58)
twice daily1,326km (824 miles)
Bus to Retiro18hrs
ARS 1,655($13)
twice daily1,355km (842 miles)
Bus to Dellepiane20h 10m
ARS 8,530($67)
5 times a day1,407km (874 miles)

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Airports near Buenos Aires

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

AEP
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Buenos Aires
EZE
Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE)
International Airport
Distance
25km (15 miles) from Buenos Aires
ROS
Rosario – Islas Malvinas International Airport (ROS)
International Airport
Distance
286km (178 miles) from Buenos Aires