How to travel from Mar del Plata to Bariloche, Argentina

The distance between Mar del Plata and Bariloche is around 1,492km (927 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mar del Plata to Bariloche by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BarilocheMar del Plata if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Mar del Plata (MDQ) to San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 39,985($315)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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Bus

Take the bus to Bariloche.

  • Duration20hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 7,640($60)
Operated by

Via Bariloche

💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Viedma then take the train to San Carlos de Bariloche.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ARS 4,455($35)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Bariloche.

  • Duration17h 40m
  • Distance1,492km (927 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mar del Plata and Bariloche

There are several options for getting from Mar del Plata to Bariloche by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ARS 4,455 ($35) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 39,985 ($315).

The distance between Mar del Plata and Bariloche is around 1,492km (927 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,229km (763 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Mar del Plata and Bariloche by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mar del Plata to Bariloche is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ARS 39,985 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Mar del Plata and Bariloche, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ARS 4,455 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mar del Plata and Bariloche. We recommend that you fly from Mar del Plata (MDQ) to San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mar del Plata and Bariloche. It typically takes around 20hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Mar del Plata and Bariloche with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 20hrs.

Via Bariloche run regular bus services between Mar del Plata and Bariloche. Buses run twice daily and take around 20hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mar del Plata and Bariloche. Flights depart from Mar del Plata (MDQ) and arrive at San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Mar del Plata to Bariloche. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mar del Plata to Bariloche typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Mar del Plata (MDQ) and and arrive into San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC).

The closest major airport to Bariloche is San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC) (BRC) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Bariloche. Aviador Carlos Campos Airport (CPC) (CPC) and Esquel Airport (EQS) (EQS) 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 Mar del Plata and Bariloche. The distance is around 1,492km (927 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mar del Plata to Bariloche is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ARS 39,985 ($315).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mar del Plata and Bariloche

Transport options from Mar del Plata to Bariloche
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 55m
ARS 39,985($315)
every 2 hours1,743km (1,083 miles)
Plane and Bus7h 35m
ARS 49,535($390)
4 times a day1,884km (1,171 miles)
Bus
20hrs
ARS 7,640($60)
twice daily1,496km (930 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 4h
ARS 4,455($35)
once a week1,596km (992 miles)
Drive
17h 40m
ARS 20,630($160)
on demand1,492km (927 miles)

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Airports near Bariloche

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

BRC
San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Bariloche
CPC
Aviador Carlos Campos Airport (CPC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Bariloche
EQS
Esquel Airport (EQS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Bariloche