How to travel from Mendoza to Puerto Madryn, Argentina

The distance between Mendoza and Puerto Madryn is around 1,532km (952 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Mendoza 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.

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Fly

Fly from Mendoza (MDZ) to El Tehuelche (PMY).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 43,425($340)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Puerto Madryn.

  • Duration24hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 15,280($120)
Operated by

Andesmar

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Drive

Drive to Puerto Madryn.

  • Duration16h 50m
  • Distance1,532km (952 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mendoza and Puerto Madryn

There are several options for getting from Mendoza to Puerto Madryn by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 15,280 ($120) and will take around 24hrs. 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 43,425 ($340).

The distance between Mendoza and Puerto Madryn is around 1,532km (952 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,449km (900 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Mendoza and Puerto Madryn by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mendoza to Puerto Madryn is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ARS 43,425 ($340).

The cheapest way to travel between Mendoza and Puerto Madryn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 15,280 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mendoza and Puerto Madryn. We recommend that you fly from Mendoza (MDZ) to El Tehuelche (PMY). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mendoza and Puerto Madryn. It typically takes around 24hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Mendoza and Puerto Madryn with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 24hrs.

Andesmar run regular bus services between Mendoza and Puerto Madryn. Buses run twice daily and take around 24hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mendoza and Puerto Madryn. Flights depart from Mendoza (MDZ) and arrive at El Tehuelche (PMY) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 3h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Mendoza to Puerto Madryn. 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 Mendoza to Puerto Madryn typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Mendoza (MDZ) 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 Mendoza and Puerto Madryn. The distance is around 1,532km (952 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mendoza to Puerto Madryn is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ARS 43,425 ($340).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mendoza and Puerto Madryn

Transport options from Mendoza to Puerto Madryn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 55m
ARS 43,425($340)
on demand2,078km (1,291 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 50m
ARS 24,450($190)
hourly2,188km (1,360 miles)
Bus
24hrs
ARS 15,280($120)
twice daily1,534km (953 miles)
Drive
16h 50m
ARS 21,140($165)
on demand1,532km (952 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