How to travel from Salta to Buenos Aires, Argentina

The distance between Salta and Buenos Aires is around 1,298km (807 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Salta to Buenos Aires 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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plane
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Fly

Fly from Salta (SLA) to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ARS 14,515($115)
Operated by

Flybondi

+ 2 others

2 similiar routes

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Retiro.

  • Duration21hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 5,095($40)
Operated by

Chevallier

+ 1 others

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Buenos Aires.

  • Duration15h 55m
  • Distance1,554km (966 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salta and Buenos Aires

There are several options for getting from Salta to Buenos Aires by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 5,095 ($40) and will take around 21hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 14,515 ($115).

The distance between Salta and Buenos Aires is around 1,298km (807 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,200km (745 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Salta and Buenos Aires by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salta to Buenos Aires is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ARS 14,515 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Salta and Buenos Aires, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 5,095 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Salta and Buenos Aires. We recommend that you fly from Salta (SLA) to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salta and Buenos Aires. It typically takes around 21hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salta and Buenos Aires with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 21hrs.

Chevallier, Brown SRL and Balut run regular bus services between Salta and Buenos Aires. Buses run once daily and take around 21hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Salta and Buenos Aires. Flights depart from Salta (SLA) and arrive at Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 2hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Salta and Buenos Aires with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.

Flybondi, Aerolíneas Argentinas and Jetsmart fly between Salta and Buenos Aires. Flights depart from Salta (SLA) and and arrive into Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). These flights usually take around 2hrs.

The flight from Salta to Buenos Aires typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Salta (SLA) and and arrive into Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP).

The closest major airport to Buenos Aires is Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) (AEP) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Buenos Aires. Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) (EZE) and Rosario – Islas Malvinas International Airport (ROS) (ROS) 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 Buenos Aires. The distance is around 1,554km (966 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salta to Buenos Aires is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ARS 14,515 ($115).

How do I get from Salta to Buenos Aires

Compare travel optionsbetween Salta and Buenos Aires

Transport options from Salta to Buenos Aires
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 40m
ARS 14,515($115)
every 10 mins1,298km (807 miles)
Fly to Ezeiza (EZE)2h 40m
ARS 28,525($225)
every 3 hours1,337km (831 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 50m
ARS 19,100($150)
once daily1,410km (876 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
21hrs
ARS 5,095($40)
once daily1,671km (1,038 miles)
Bus to Buenos Aires, Retiro22h 30m
ARS 16,300($130)
every 20 mins1,554km (966 miles)
Drive
15h 55m
ARS 21,395($170)
on demand1,554km (966 miles)

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Airports near Buenos Aires

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

AEP
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Buenos Aires
EZE
Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE)
International Airport
Distance
25km (15 miles) from Buenos Aires
ROS
Rosario – Islas Malvinas International Airport (ROS)
International Airport
Distance
286km (178 miles) from Buenos Aires