How to travel from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) to El Calafate, Argentina

The distance between Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and El Calafate is around 300km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 4hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) to El Calafate 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 CalafatePiloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to El Calafate.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 4,200($33)
Operated by

Marga Taqsa

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Drive

Drive to El Calafate.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance300km (186 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and El Calafate

There are several options for getting from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) to El Calafate by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 4,200 ($33) and will take around 4hrs.

The distance between Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and El Calafate is around 300km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and El Calafate by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) to El Calafate is to take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ARS 4,200 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and El Calafate, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 4,200 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and El Calafate. We recommend that you take the bus to El Calafate. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and El Calafate. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) to El Calafate. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Río Gallegos. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Marga Taqsa run regular bus services between Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and El Calafate. Buses run twice daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to El Calafate from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) is to take the bus which will take 4hrs and cost around ARS 4,200 ($33).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) to El Calafate. We recommend that you take the bus to El Calafate. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to El Calafate is Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) (FTE) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from El Calafate. Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) (RGL) and Rio Grande Airport (RGA) (RGA) 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 Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and El Calafate. The distance is around 300km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) to El Calafate is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ARS 4,200 ($33).

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Transport options from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) to El Calafate
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4hrs
ARS 4,200($33)
twice daily309km (192 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
ARS 4,200($33)
on demand300km (186 miles)

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Airports near El Calafate

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

FTE
Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE)
International Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from El Calafate
RGL
Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)
International Airport
Distance
253km (157 miles) from El Calafate
RGA
Rio Grande Airport (RGA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
492km (305 miles) from El Calafate