How to travel from Mar del Plata to Puerto Madryn, Argentina

The distance between Mar del Plata and Puerto Madryn is around 1,052km (654 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Mar del Plata to Puerto Madryn by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Mar del Plata (MDQ) to El Tehuelche (PMY).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ARS 36,805($290)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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Bus

Take the bus to Puerto Madryn.

  • Duration17h 5m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ARS 2,545($20)
Operated by

Don Otto

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Drive

Drive to Puerto Madryn.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Distance1,195km (742 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mar del Plata and Puerto Madryn

There are several options for getting from Mar del Plata to Puerto Madryn by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 2,545 ($20) and will take around 17h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 36,805 ($290).

The distance between Mar del Plata and Puerto Madryn is around 1,052km (654 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,191km (740 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Mar del Plata and Puerto Madryn by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mar del Plata to Puerto Madryn is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ARS 36,805 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Mar del Plata and Puerto Madryn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 2,545 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mar del Plata and Puerto Madryn. We recommend that you fly from Mar del Plata (MDQ) to El Tehuelche (PMY). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mar del Plata and Puerto Madryn. It typically takes around 17h 5m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Mar del Plata and Puerto Madryn with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 17h 5m.

Don Otto run regular bus services between Mar del Plata and Puerto Madryn. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 17h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mar del Plata and Puerto Madryn. Flights depart from Mar del Plata (MDQ) and arrive at El Tehuelche (PMY) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Mar del Plata to Puerto Madryn. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mar del Plata to Puerto Madryn typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Mar del Plata (MDQ) and and arrive into El Tehuelche (PMY).

The closest major airport to Puerto Madryn is Posadas Airport (PSS) (PSS) which is approximately 86km (53 miles) from Puerto Madryn. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Mar del Plata and Puerto Madryn. The distance is around 1,195km (742 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mar del Plata to Puerto Madryn is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ARS 36,805 ($290).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mar del Plata and Puerto Madryn

Transport options from Mar del Plata to Puerto Madryn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 20m
ARS 36,805($290)
on demand1,481km (920 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 40m
ARS 21,650($170)
hourly1,052km (654 miles)
Bus
17h 5m
ARS 2,545($20)
every 20 mins1,216km (755 miles)
Drive
13h 30m
ARS 16,425($130)
on demand1,195km (742 miles)

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Airports near Puerto Madryn

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

PSS
Posadas Airport (PSS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (53 miles) from Puerto Madryn
FMA
Formosa International Airport (FMA)
International Airport
Distance
341km (212 miles) from Puerto Madryn
CNQ
Camba Punta Airport (CNQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
361km (224 miles) from Puerto Madryn