How to travel from Mendoza to Bariloche, Argentina

The distance between Mendoza and Bariloche is around 972km (604 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Mendoza to Bariloche 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 BarilocheMendoza if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Mendoza (MDZ) to San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 26,235($205)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

+ 1 others
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to San Carlos de Bariloche.

  • Duration18hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 4,455($35)
Operated by

Cata International

+ 1 others

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Bariloche.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Distance1,212km (753 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mendoza and Bariloche

There are several options for getting from Mendoza to Bariloche by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 4,455 ($35) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 26,235 ($205).

The distance between Mendoza and Bariloche is around 972km (604 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 942km (586 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Mendoza and Bariloche by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mendoza to Bariloche is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ARS 26,235 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Mendoza and Bariloche, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus 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 Mendoza and Bariloche. We recommend that you fly from Mendoza (MDZ) to San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mendoza and Bariloche. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Mendoza and Bariloche with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 18hrs.

Cata International and Andesmar run regular bus services between Mendoza and Bariloche. Buses run once daily and take around 18hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mendoza and Bariloche. Flights depart from Mendoza (MDZ) and arrive at San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Mendoza and Bariloche with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Aerolíneas Argentinas and Jetsmart fly between Mendoza and Bariloche. Flights depart from Mendoza (MDZ) and and arrive into San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Mendoza to Bariloche typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Mendoza (MDZ) 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 Mendoza and Bariloche. The distance is around 1,212km (753 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mendoza to Bariloche is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ARS 26,235 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mendoza and Bariloche

Transport options from Mendoza to Bariloche
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 25m
ARS 26,235($205)
every 2 hours972km (604 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18hrs
ARS 4,455($35)
once daily1,253km (779 miles)
Bus via Eugenio Bustos18h 60m
ARS 12,480($100)
once daily1,256km (780 miles)
Drive
14h 30m
ARS 16,680($130)
on demand1,212km (753 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