How to travel from Iguazu National Park to San Martín de los Andes, Argentina

The distance between Iguazu National Park and San Martín de los Andes is around 2,379km (1,478 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Iguazu National Park to San Martín de los Andes 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 San Martín de los AndesIguazu National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

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

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time4h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 47,880($375)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ARS 12,480($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iguazu National Park and San Martín de los Andes

There are several options for getting from Iguazu National Park to San Martín de los Andes by plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 12,480 ($100) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 47,880 ($375).

The distance between Iguazu National Park and San Martín de los Andes is around 2,379km (1,478 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,250km (1,398 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Iguazu National Park and San Martín de los Andes by plane.

The quickest way to get from Iguazu National Park to San Martín de los Andes is to fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ARS 47,880 ($375).

The cheapest way to travel between Iguazu National Park and San Martín de los Andes is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 12,480 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Iguazu National Park and San Martín de los Andes. We recommend that you fly from Iguazu (IGR) to Chapelco (CPC). instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Iguazu National Park and San Martín de los Andes. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs on demand.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Iguazu National Park to San Martín de los Andes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ciudad del Este and Buenos Aires - Retiro. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Crucero Del Norte, Chevallier, Via Bariloche, Expreso Singer, Flecha Bus and Albus run regular bus services between Iguazu National Park and San Martín de los Andes. Buses run on demand and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Iguazu National Park 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 Iguazu National Park 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 5hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Iguazu National Park 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Iguazu National Park to San Martín de los Andes. We recommend that you fly from Iguazu (IGR) to Chapelco (CPC). instead which will take 5hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iguazu National Park to San Martín de los Andes is to fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ARS 47,880 ($375).

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Transport options from Iguazu National Park to San Martín de los Andes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5hrs
ARS 47,880($375)
on demand2,379km (1,478 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
1 day 12h
ARS 12,480($100)
twice a week2,963km (1,841 miles)
Bus via Dellepiane1 day 18h
ARS 18,590($145)
every 20 mins2,978km (1,850 miles)
Bus via Paraná2 days
ARS 15,790($125)
4 times a week3,191km (1,983 miles)

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Airlines

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