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

The distance between Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and El Chaltén is around 449km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 55m.

2 routes found

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

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Take the bus to El Calafate and then to El Chaltén.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 6,875($54)
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Drive

Drive to El Chaltén.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance449km (279 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and El Chaltén

There are several options for getting from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) to El Chaltén by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 6,875 ($54) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 6,240 ($49).

The distance between Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and El Chaltén is around 449km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 361km (224 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and El Chaltén by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) to El Chaltén is to drive which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx ARS 6,240 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and El Chaltén, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 6,875 ($54) 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 Chaltén. We recommend that you drive to El Chaltén. instead which will take 6h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and El Chaltén. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) to El Chaltén. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Río Gallegos and El Calafate. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Marga Taqsa, Chalten Travel and Caltur run regular bus services between Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and El Chaltén. Buses run twice daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to El Chaltén from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) is to drive which will take 6h 55m and cost around ARS 6,240 ($49).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) to El Chaltén. We recommend that you take the bus to El Calafate and then to El Chaltén. instead which will take 7hrs.

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 Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and El Chaltén. The distance is around 449km (279 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m 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 Chaltén is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around ARS 6,875 ($54).

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Transport options from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) to El Chaltén
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
7hrs
ARS 6,875($54)
twice daily523km (325 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
ARS 6,240($49)
on demand449km (279 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