How to travel from Salta to Bahía Blanca, Argentina

The distance between Salta and Bahía Blanca is around 1,808km (1,124 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Salta to Bahía Blanca 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 Bahía BlancaSalta if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Salta (SLA) to Bahia Blanca (BHI).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 30,565($240)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Río Colorado and then to Bahía Blanca.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 8,405($66)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Bahía Blanca.

  • Duration21h 25m
  • Distance1,808km (1,124 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salta and Bahía Blanca

There are several options for getting from Salta to Bahía Blanca by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 8,405 ($66) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 30,565 ($240).

The distance between Salta and Bahía Blanca is around 1,808km (1,124 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,526km (948 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Salta and Bahía Blanca by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salta to Bahía Blanca is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ARS 30,565 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Salta and Bahía Blanca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 8,405 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Salta and Bahía Blanca. We recommend that you fly from Salta (SLA) to Bahia Blanca (BHI). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salta and Bahía Blanca. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salta to Bahía Blanca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in General Guemes and Río Colorado. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Viatac, Tramat, El Valle and Andesmar run regular bus services between Salta and Bahía Blanca. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Salta and Bahía Blanca. Flights depart from Salta (SLA) and arrive at Bahia Blanca (BHI) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Salta to Bahía Blanca. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Salta to Bahía Blanca typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Salta (SLA) and and arrive into Bahia Blanca (BHI).

The closest major airport to Bahía Blanca is Comandante Espora Airport (BHI) (BHI) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Bahía Blanca. Gobernador Edgardo Castello Airport (VDM) (VDM) and Astor Piazzolla International Airport (MDQ) (MDQ) 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 Salta and Bahía Blanca. The distance is around 1,808km (1,124 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salta to Bahía Blanca is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ARS 30,565 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salta and Bahía Blanca

Transport options from Salta to Bahía Blanca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 50m
ARS 30,565($240)
on demand1,872km (1,163 miles)
Bus and Plane5hrs
ARS 32,600($255)
once daily1,984km (1,233 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 4h
ARS 8,405($66)
once daily1,992km (1,238 miles)
Bus to Bahía Blanca1 day 6h
ARS 18,845($150)
once daily1,884km (1,171 miles)
Drive
21h 25m
ARS 24,960($195)
on demand1,808km (1,124 miles)

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Airports near Bahía Blanca

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

BHI
Comandante Espora Airport (BHI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Bahía Blanca
VDM
Gobernador Edgardo Castello Airport (VDM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
247km (154 miles) from Bahía Blanca
MDQ
Astor Piazzolla International Airport (MDQ)
International Airport
Distance
419km (260 miles) from Bahía Blanca