How to travel from Iguazu National Park to El Chaltén, Argentina
The distance between Iguazu National Park and El Chaltén is around 3,378km (2,099 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Iguazu National Park to El Chaltén by plane, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out El Chaltén → Iguazu National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Iguazu (IGR) to El Calafate (FTE) then take the bus to El Chaltén.
- Duration8h 55m
- Flight time5h 10m
- Typical costARS 26,105($205)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Buenos Aires - Retiro then Bariloche and then to El Chaltén.
- Duration2 days 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costARS 20,505($160)
Multiple bus operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Buenos Aires - Retiro and then to Viedma then take the train to San Carlos de Bariloche then take the bus to El Chaltén.
- Duration2 days 14h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costARS 22,795($180)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iguazu National Park and El Chaltén
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Iguazu National Park to El Chaltén by plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 17,445 ($135) and will take around 2 days 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 26,105 ($205).
The distance between Iguazu National Park and El Chaltén is around 3,378km (2,099 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,084km (1,916 miles)
It takes around 8h 55m to get from Iguazu National Park and El Chaltén by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Iguazu National Park to El Chaltén is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 55m and will set you back approx ARS 26,105 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Iguazu National Park and El Chaltén is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 17,445 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Iguazu National Park 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 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Iguazu National Park and El Chaltén. It typically takes around 2 days 6h and departs on demand.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Iguazu National Park to El Chaltén. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ciudad del Este, Buenos Aires - Retiro and Bariloche. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 2 days 6h.
Crucero Del Norte, Chalten Travel, Marga Taqsa, Expreso Singer, Flecha Bus and Via Bariloche run regular bus services between Iguazu National Park and El Chaltén. Buses run on demand and take around 2 days 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Iguazu National Park 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 55m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Iguazu National Park 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 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iguazu National Park to El Chaltén is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around ARS 26,105 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Iguazu National Park and El Chaltén
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 55m | ARS 26,105($205) | 5 times a day | 3,378km (2,099 miles) |
| Fly to El Calafate (FTE), Bus | 11h 40m | ARS 87,230($685) | 5 times a day | 4,870km (3,026 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 2 days 6h | ARS 20,505($160) | once daily | 4,350km (2,703 miles) |
| Bus via Paraná | 2 days 15h | ARS 17,445($135) | 4 times a week | 4,448km (2,764 miles) |
| Bus via Dellepiane | 2 days 21h | ARS 35,400($280) | once daily | 4,570km (2,840 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 14h | ARS 22,795($180) | once a week | 4,528km (2,814 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Iguazu National Park and El Chaltén
Bus companies
Chalten Travel
Caltur
Crucero Del Norte
Marga Taqsa
Andesmar
Airlines
Aerolíneas Argentinas
Jetsmart
Gol Transportes Aéreos
LATAM Chile
Azul
Train operators
Tren Patagonico
Airports near El Chaltén
The following major airports near El Chaltén offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.
Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from El Chaltén
Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)
- Distance
- 361km (224 miles) from El Chaltén
General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD)
- Distance
- 566km (352 miles) from El Chaltén