How to travel from Iguazu National Park to Salta, Argentina

The distance between Iguazu National Park and Salta is around 1,145km (711 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Iguazu National Park to Salta by plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SaltaIguazu National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Iguazu (IGR) to Salta (SLA).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ARS 22,030($175)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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Bus

Take the bus to Corrientes and then to Salta.

  • Duration24h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 3,310($26)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iguazu National Park and Salta

There are several options for getting from Iguazu National Park to Salta by plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 3,310 ($26) and will take around 24h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 22,030 ($175).

The distance between Iguazu National Park and Salta is around 1,145km (711 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,013km (629 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Iguazu National Park and Salta by plane.

The quickest way to get from Iguazu National Park to Salta is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ARS 22,030 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Iguazu National Park and Salta is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 3,310 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Iguazu National Park and Salta. We recommend that you fly from Iguazu (IGR) to Salta (SLA). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Iguazu National Park and Salta. It typically takes around 24h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Iguazu National Park to Salta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cataratas Argentinas, Puerto Iguazú and Corrientes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 45m.

Rio Uruguay, Crucero Del Norte, El Norte Bis, Andesmar and Flecha Bus run regular bus services between Iguazu National Park and Salta. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Iguazu National Park and Salta. Flights depart from Iguazu (IGR) and arrive at Salta (SLA). The flight takes around 2hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Iguazu National Park and Salta with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.

Aerolíneas Argentinas and Jetsmart fly between Iguazu National Park and Salta. Flights depart from Iguazu (IGR) and and arrive into Salta (SLA). These flights usually take around 2hrs.

The flight from Iguazu National Park to Salta typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Iguazu (IGR) and and arrive into Salta (SLA).

The closest major airport to Salta is Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport (JUJ) (JUJ) which is approximately 108km (67 miles) from Salta. Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA) (SLA) and Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC) (TUC) 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 Salta. We recommend that you fly from Iguazu (IGR) to Salta (SLA). instead which will take 2h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iguazu National Park to Salta is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ARS 22,030 ($175).

How do I get from Iguazu National Park to Salta

Compare travel optionsbetween Iguazu National Park and Salta

Transport options from Iguazu National Park to Salta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 40m
ARS 22,030($175)
on demand1,145km (711 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
24h 45m
ARS 3,310($26)
once daily1,593km (990 miles)
Bus via San Miguel de Tucumán1 day 2h
ARS 14,900($115)
once daily1,767km (1,098 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Iguazu National Park and Salta

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Airlines

Airports near Salta

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

JUJ
Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport (JUJ)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Salta
SLA
Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA)
International Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Salta
TUC
Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC)
International Airport
Distance
207km (128 miles) from Salta