How to travel from Salta to Iguazu National Park, Argentina

The distance between Salta and Iguazu National Park is around 1,145km (711 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Salta to Iguazu National Park by plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Iguazu National ParkSalta if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Salta (SLA) to Iguazu (IGR).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 22,030($175)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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Bus

Take the bus to Corrientes and then to Puerto Esperanza.

  • Duration22h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 3,185($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salta and Iguazu National Park

There are several options for getting from Salta to Iguazu National Park by plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 3,185 ($25) and will take around 22h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 22,030 ($175).

The distance between Salta and Iguazu National Park is around 1,145km (711 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,013km (629 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Salta and Iguazu National Park by plane.

The quickest way to get from Salta to Iguazu National Park is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ARS 22,030 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Salta and Iguazu National Park 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 Salta and Iguazu National Park. We recommend that you fly from Salta (SLA) to Iguazu (IGR). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salta and Iguazu National Park. It typically takes around 22h 25m and departs on demand.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salta to Iguazu National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Corrientes and Puerto Esperanza. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 22h 25m.

El Norte Bis, Rio Uruguay, Andesmar, La Veloz Del Norte, Tramat, Flecha Bus, Brown SRL, El Rapido Internacional, Fono Bus, Chevallier and Aguila Dorada Bis run regular bus services between Salta and Iguazu National Park. Buses run on demand and take around 22h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Salta and Iguazu National Park. Flights depart from Salta (SLA) and arrive at Iguazu (IGR). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Salta and Iguazu National Park with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.

Aerolíneas Argentinas and Jetsmart fly between Salta and Iguazu National Park. Flights depart from Salta (SLA) and and arrive into Iguazu (IGR). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.

The flight from Salta to Iguazu National Park typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Salta (SLA) and and arrive into Iguazu (IGR).

The closest major airport to Iguazu National Park is Posadas Airport (PSS) (PSS) which is approximately 255km (159 miles) from Iguazu National Park. Formosa International Airport (FMA) (FMA) and Camba Punta Airport (CNQ) (CNQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Salta to Iguazu National Park. We recommend that you fly from Salta (SLA) to Iguazu (IGR). instead which will take 2h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salta to Iguazu National Park is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ARS 22,030 ($175).

How do I get from Salta to Iguazu National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Salta and Iguazu National Park

Transport options from Salta to Iguazu National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 25m
ARS 22,030($175)
on demand1,145km (711 miles)
Fly to Foz do Iguacu (IGU)5h 25m
ARS 52,595($415)
on demand2,816km (1,750 miles)
Bus + 3 similar
22h 25m
ARS 3,185($25)
once daily1,563km (971 miles)
Bus via Resistencia23h 35m
ARS 3,185($25)
once daily1,589km (988 miles)
Bus via Tucuman1 day 3h
ARS 14,645($115)
once daily1,790km (1,112 miles)
Bus via Termas de Río Hondo1 day 8h
ARS 3,440($27)
3 times a week1,937km (1,204 miles)

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Airports near Iguazu National Park

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

PSS
Posadas Airport (PSS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
255km (159 miles) from Iguazu National Park
FMA
Formosa International Airport (FMA)
International Airport
Distance
400km (248 miles) from Iguazu National Park
CNQ
Camba Punta Airport (CNQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
488km (303 miles) from Iguazu National Park