The distance between Mar del Plata and Iguazu National Park is around 1,467km (912 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Mar del Plata to Iguazu National Park 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 Iguazu National Park → Mar del Plata if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Mar del Plata (MDQ) to Iguazu (IGR).
Aerolíneas Argentinas
Take the bus to Retiro and then to Ciudad del Este.
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Take the train to Constitución Station then take the bus to Ciudad del Este.
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There are several options for getting from Mar del Plata to Iguazu National Park by plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ARS 2,420 ($19) and will take around 24h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 24,705 ($195).
The distance between Mar del Plata and Iguazu National Park is around 1,467km (912 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,407km (874 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Mar del Plata and Iguazu National Park by plane.
The quickest way to get from Mar del Plata to Iguazu National Park is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ARS 24,705 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Mar del Plata and Iguazu National Park is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 2,420 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Mar del Plata and Iguazu National Park. We recommend that you fly from Mar del Plata (MDQ) to Iguazu (IGR). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mar del Plata and Iguazu National Park. It typically takes around 17h 35m and departs on demand.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mar del Plata to Iguazu National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Retiro and Ciudad del Este. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 17h 35m.
Flecha Bus, Tony Tur, Platabus, El Pulqui, Micromar, Crucero Del Norte and Via Bariloche run regular bus services between Mar del Plata and Iguazu National Park. Buses run on demand and take around 17h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Mar del Plata and Iguazu National Park. Flights depart from Mar del Plata (MDQ) and arrive at Iguazu (IGR) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Mar del Plata to Iguazu National Park. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Mar del Plata to Iguazu National Park typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Mar del Plata (MDQ) and and arrive into Iguazu (IGR).
The closest major airport to Iguazu National Park is Posadas Airport (PSS) (PSS) which is approximately 255km (159 miles) from Iguazu National Park. Formosa International Airport (FMA) (FMA) and Camba Punta Airport (CNQ) (CNQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Mar del Plata to Iguazu National Park. We recommend that you fly from Mar del Plata (MDQ) to Iguazu (IGR). instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mar del Plata to Iguazu National Park is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ARS 24,705 ($195).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 25m | ARS 24,705($195) | on demand | 1,467km (912 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 17h 35m | ARS 8,405($66) | twice daily | 1,738km (1,080 miles) |
Bus via La Plata | 24h 60m | ARS 12,225($95) | once daily | 1,793km (1,114 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 18h 55m | ARS 8,150($64) | twice daily | 1,732km (1,076 miles) |
Train to Constitución Station, Bus | 24h 20m | ARS 2,420($19) | twice daily | 1,764km (1,096 miles) |
Flecha Bus
Tony Tur
Platabus
El Pulqui
Micromar
Aerolíneas Argentinas
Trenes Argentinos
The following major airports near Iguazu National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.