How to travel from Mendoza to Iguazu National Park, Argentina

The distance between Mendoza and Iguazu National Park is around 2,117km (1,316 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mendoza to Iguazu National Park 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 Iguazu National ParkMendoza if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Mendoza (MDZ) to Iguazu (IGR).

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 30,055($235)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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Bus

Take the bus to Buenos Aires - Hotel Sarmiento and then to Ciudad del Este.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ARS 11,205($88)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mendoza and Iguazu National Park

There are several options for getting from Mendoza to Iguazu National Park by plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 11,205 ($88) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 30,055 ($235).

The distance between Mendoza and Iguazu National Park is around 2,117km (1,316 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,623km (1,008 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Mendoza and Iguazu National Park by plane.

The quickest way to get from Mendoza to Iguazu National Park is to fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx ARS 30,055 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Mendoza and Iguazu National Park is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 11,205 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mendoza and Iguazu National Park. We recommend that you fly from Mendoza (MDZ) to Iguazu (IGR). instead which will take 4h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mendoza and Iguazu National Park. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs on demand.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mendoza to Iguazu National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buenos Aires - Hotel Sarmiento, Carlos Pellegrini, Retiro, Buenos Aires - Retiro and Ciudad del Este. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Sendas, Crucero Del Norte, Autotransportes San Juan S.A, Expreso Singer and Andesmar run regular bus services between Mendoza and Iguazu National Park. Buses run on demand and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mendoza and Iguazu National Park. Flights depart from Mendoza (MDZ) and arrive at Iguazu (IGR) - via Jujuy (JUJ). The flight takes around 3h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Mendoza to Iguazu National Park. There is however a flight that goes via Jujuy (JUJ). This services will take at least 4h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mendoza to Iguazu National Park typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Mendoza (MDZ) 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.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Mendoza to Iguazu National Park. We recommend that you fly from Mendoza (MDZ) to Iguazu (IGR). instead which will take 4h 5m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mendoza to Iguazu National Park is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around ARS 30,055 ($235).

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Transport options from Mendoza to Iguazu National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 5m
ARS 30,055($235)
on demand2,117km (1,316 miles)
Fly to Foz do Iguacu (IGU)5h 45m
ARS 77,170($605)
on demand3,300km (2,050 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
1 day 2h
ARS 11,205($88)
4 times a week2,389km (1,485 miles)
Bus via Córdoba1 day 9h
ARS 15,665($125)
4 times a week2,219km (1,379 miles)
Bus to Puerto Iguazú1 day 12h
ARS 24,325($190)
once daily2,525km (1,569 miles)

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Airports near Iguazu National Park

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

PSS
Posadas Airport (PSS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
255km (159 miles) from Iguazu National Park
FMA
Formosa International Airport (FMA)
International Airport
Distance
400km (248 miles) from Iguazu National Park
CNQ
Camba Punta Airport (CNQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
488km (303 miles) from Iguazu National Park