How to travel from Rosario to Mendoza, Argentina

The distance between Rosario and Mendoza is around 774km (481 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Rosario to Mendoza by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MendozaRosario if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Rosario (ROS) to Mendoza (MDZ).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 109,260($860)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

1 similiar route

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💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Mendoza.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 3,055($24)
Operated by

Cata International

+ 2 others

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car
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Drive

Drive to Mendoza.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance865km (538 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rosario and Mendoza

There are several options for getting from Rosario to Mendoza by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 3,055 ($24) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 109,260 ($860).

The distance between Rosario and Mendoza is around 774km (481 miles).

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Rosario and Mendoza by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rosario to Mendoza is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ARS 109,260 ($860).

The cheapest way to travel between Rosario and Mendoza, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 3,055 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rosario and Mendoza. We recommend that you fly from Rosario (ROS) to Mendoza (MDZ). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rosario and Mendoza. It typically takes around 12h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rosario and Mendoza with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 12h 15m.

Cata International, Central Argentino, EGA and Expreso Arito run regular bus services between Rosario and Mendoza. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Rosario and Mendoza. Flights depart from Rosario (ROS) and arrive at Mendoza (MDZ). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Rosario and Mendoza with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.

Aerolíneas Argentinas fly between Rosario and Mendoza. Flights depart from Rosario (ROS) and and arrive into Mendoza (MDZ). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.

The flight from Rosario to Mendoza typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Rosario (ROS) and and arrive into Mendoza (MDZ).

The closest major airport to Mendoza is Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) (MDZ) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Mendoza. San Juan Airport (UAQ) (UAQ) and San Rafael Airport (AFA) (AFA) 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 Rosario and Mendoza. The distance is around 865km (538 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rosario to Mendoza is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ARS 109,260 ($860).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rosario and Mendoza

Transport options from Rosario to Mendoza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 30m
ARS 109,260($860)
every 2 hours774km (481 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 20m
ARS 31,710($250)
once daily1,542km (958 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 15m
ARS 3,055($24)
once daily868km (539 miles)
Bus via Casilda13h 20m
ARS 3,055($24)
twice a week898km (558 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
ARS 11,970($95)
on demand865km (538 miles)

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Airports near Mendoza

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

MDZ
Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Mendoza
UAQ
San Juan Airport (UAQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
152km (94 miles) from Mendoza
AFA
San Rafael Airport (AFA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Mendoza