How to travel from Perito Moreno to El Chaltén, Argentina

The distance between Perito Moreno and El Chaltén is around 643km (400 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 10h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Perito Moreno to El Chaltén by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out El ChalténPerito Moreno if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus via Bajo Caracoles

Take the bus to Bajo Caracoles and then to El Chaltén.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 3,565($28)
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Drive

Drive to El Chaltén.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance643km (400 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perito Moreno and El Chaltén

There are several options for getting from Perito Moreno to El Chaltén by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 890 ($7) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 10h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 8,915 ($70).

The distance between Perito Moreno and El Chaltén is around 643km (400 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 339km (210 miles)

It takes around 11hrs to get from Perito Moreno and El Chaltén by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perito Moreno to El Chaltén is to drive which takes around 10h 20m and will set you back approx ARS 8,915 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Perito Moreno and El Chaltén, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 890 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Perito Moreno and El Chaltén. We recommend that you drive to El Chaltén. instead which will take 10h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Perito Moreno and El Chaltén. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Perito Moreno and El Chaltén with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 11hrs.

Chalten Travel, Marga Taqsa and Buses Becker run regular bus services between Perito Moreno and El Chaltén. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perito Moreno to El Chaltén. We recommend that you take the bus to El Chaltén. instead which will take 11hrs.

The closest major airport to El Chaltén is Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) (FTE) which is approximately 122km (76 miles) from El Chaltén. Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) (RGL) and General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) (CRD) 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 Perito Moreno and El Chaltén. The distance is around 643km (400 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perito Moreno to El Chaltén is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11hrs and will usually cost around ARS 890 ($7).

How do I get from Perito Moreno to El Chaltén

Compare travel optionsbetween Perito Moreno and El Chaltén

Transport options from Perito Moreno to El Chaltén
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Bajo Caracoles + 1 similar
10h 30m
ARS 3,565($28)
twice daily653km (406 miles)
Bus11hrs
ARS 890($7)
every 4 hours653km (406 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
ARS 8,915($70)
on demand643km (400 miles)

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Airports near El Chaltén

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

FTE
Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from El Chaltén
RGL
Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)
International Airport
Distance
361km (224 miles) from El Chaltén
CRD
General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD)
International Airport
Distance
566km (352 miles) from El Chaltén