How to travel from Puerto Madryn to Salta, Argentina

The distance between Puerto Madryn and Salta is around 2,253km (1,400 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Puerto Madryn to Salta 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 El Tehuelche (PMY) to Salta (SLA).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    ARS 25,215($200)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to General Güemes.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 9,295($73)
Operated by

Viatac

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car
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Drive

Drive to Salta.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance2,253km (1,400 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Puerto Madryn and Salta

There are several options for getting from Puerto Madryn to Salta by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 9,295 ($73) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 25,215 ($200).

The distance between Puerto Madryn and Salta is around 2,253km (1,400 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 959km (596 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Puerto Madryn and Salta by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Puerto Madryn to Salta is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ARS 25,215 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Puerto Madryn and Salta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 9,295 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Puerto Madryn and Salta. We recommend that you fly from El Tehuelche (PMY) to Salta (SLA). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Puerto Madryn and Salta. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Puerto Madryn to Salta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in General Güemes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

Viatac, Tramat, Balut, Trans Tours Juarez and Flecha Bus run regular bus services between Puerto Madryn and Salta. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Puerto Madryn and Salta. Flights depart from El Tehuelche (PMY) and arrive at Salta (SLA) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Puerto Madryn to Salta. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Puerto Madryn to Salta typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from El Tehuelche (PMY) and and arrive into Salta (SLA).

The closest major airport to Salta is Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport (JUJ) (JUJ) which is approximately 108km (67 miles) from Salta. Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA) (SLA) and Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC) (TUC) 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 Puerto Madryn and Salta. The distance is around 2,253km (1,400 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puerto Madryn to Salta is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ARS 25,215 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Puerto Madryn and Salta

Transport options from Puerto Madryn to Salta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 25m
ARS 25,215($200)
on demand2,377km (1,477 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 20m
ARS 24,070($190)
hourly2,488km (1,546 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 30m
ARS 33,620($265)
once daily2,488km (1,546 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 9h
ARS 9,295($73)
once daily2,335km (1,451 miles)
Bus via San Salvador de Jujuy1 day 14h
ARS 32,475($255)
once daily2,479km (1,541 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
ARS 31,070($245)
on demand2,253km (1,400 miles)

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Airports near Salta

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

JUJ
Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport (JUJ)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Salta
SLA
Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA)
International Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Salta
TUC
Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC)
International Airport
Distance
207km (128 miles) from Salta