How to travel from Puerto Madryn to San Martín de los Andes, Argentina

The distance between Puerto Madryn and San Martín de los Andes is around 1,103km (685 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Puerto Madryn to San Martín de los Andes by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out San Martín de los AndesPuerto Madryn if you're planning a return trip.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from El Tehuelche (PMY) to Chapelco (CPC).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    ARS 40,880($320)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Esquel then Villa La Angostura and then to San Martín de los Andes.

  • Duration13h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 3,310($26)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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car
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Drive

Drive to San Martín de los Andes.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Distance1,103km (685 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Puerto Madryn and San Martín de los Andes

There are several options for getting from Puerto Madryn to San Martín de los Andes by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 3,185 ($25) and will take around 18h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 40,880 ($320).

The distance between Puerto Madryn and San Martín de los Andes is around 1,103km (685 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,042km (1,269 miles)

It takes around 13h 60m to get from Puerto Madryn and San Martín de los Andes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Puerto Madryn to San Martín de los Andes is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ARS 40,880 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Puerto Madryn and San Martín de los Andes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 3,185 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Puerto Madryn and San Martín de los Andes. We recommend that you fly from El Tehuelche (PMY) to Chapelco (CPC). instead which will take 4h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Puerto Madryn and San Martín de los Andes. It typically takes around 13h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Puerto Madryn to San Martín de los Andes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Esquel and Villa La Angostura. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 60m.

Don Otto, Buses TransAustral LTDA, Albus, Andesmar, Via Bariloche and Chevallier run regular bus services between Puerto Madryn and San Martín de los Andes. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Puerto Madryn and San Martín de los Andes. Flights depart from El Tehuelche (PMY) and arrive at Chapelco (CPC) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Puerto Madryn to San Martín de los Andes. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Puerto Madryn to San Martín de los Andes typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from El Tehuelche (PMY) and and arrive into Chapelco (CPC).

The closest major airport to San Martín de los Andes is Aviador Carlos Campos Airport (CPC) (CPC) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from San Martín de los Andes. San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC) (BRC) and Presidente Perón International Airport (NQN) (NQN) 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 San Martín de los Andes. The distance is around 1,103km (685 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puerto Madryn to San Martín de los Andes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 60m and will usually cost around ARS 3,310 ($26).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Puerto Madryn and San Martín de los Andes

Transport options from Puerto Madryn to San Martín de los Andes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 40m
ARS 40,880($320)
on demand2,393km (1,487 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 35m
ARS 38,460($300)
hourly2,449km (1,522 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
13h 60m
ARS 3,310($26)
once daily1,183km (735 miles)
Bus via Neuquén17hrs
ARS 11,460($90)
twice daily1,127km (700 miles)
Bus via Bariloche18h 30m
ARS 3,185($25)
once daily1,142km (709 miles)
Drive
12h 35m
ARS 15,280($120)
on demand1,103km (685 miles)

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Airports near San Martín de los Andes

The following major airports near San Martín de los Andes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.

CPC
Aviador Carlos Campos Airport (CPC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from San Martín de los Andes
BRC
San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from San Martín de los Andes
NQN
Presidente Perón International Airport (NQN)
International Airport
Distance
296km (184 miles) from San Martín de los Andes