How to travel from Rosario to Salta, Argentina

The distance between Rosario and Salta is around 1,034km (643 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Rosario to Salta by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Rosario (ROS) to Salta (SLA).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 117,795($925)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

2 similiar routes

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Bus to General Güemes

Take the bus to General Güemes.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ARS 14,390($115)
Operated by

Balut

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to San Miguel de Tucumán then take the bus to Salta.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ARS 1,400($11)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Salta.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Distance1,262km (784 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rosario and Salta

There are several options for getting from Rosario to Salta by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ARS 1,400 ($11) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 117,795 ($925).

The distance between Rosario and Salta is around 1,034km (643 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 944km (586 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Rosario and Salta by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rosario to Salta is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ARS 117,795 ($925).

The cheapest way to travel between Rosario and Salta, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 1,400 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rosario and Salta. We recommend that you fly from Rosario (ROS) to Salta (SLA). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rosario and Salta. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rosario and Salta with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 17hrs.

Chevallier, Brown SRL and Balut run regular bus services between Rosario and Salta. Buses run once daily and take around 17hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Rosario and Salta. Flights depart from Rosario (ROS) and arrive at Salta (SLA). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Rosario and Salta with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 55m.

Aerolíneas Argentinas fly between Rosario and Salta. Flights depart from Rosario (ROS) and and arrive into Salta (SLA). These flights usually take around 1h 55m.

The flight from Rosario to Salta typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Rosario (ROS) 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 Rosario and Salta. The distance is around 1,262km (784 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rosario to Salta is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ARS 117,795 ($925).

How do I get from Rosario to Salta

Compare travel optionsbetween Rosario and Salta

Transport options from Rosario to Salta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 50m
ARS 117,795($925)
every 2 hours1,034km (643 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 5m
ARS 131,295($1,030)
once daily1,700km (1,056 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 45m
ARS 26,235($205)
once daily1,841km (1,144 miles)
Bus to General Güemes + 1 similar
16h 55m
ARS 14,390($115)
every 20 mins1,231km (765 miles)
Bus17hrs
ARS 4,455($35)
once daily1,368km (850 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 4h
ARS 1,400($11)
twice a week1,182km (734 miles)
Drive
13h 15m
ARS 17,445($135)
on demand1,262km (784 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Rosario and Salta

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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