How to travel from San Martín de los Andes to Iguazú Falls, Argentina

The distance between San Martín de los Andes and Iguazú Falls is around 2,366km (1,470 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from San Martín de los Andes to Iguazú Falls 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 Iguazú FallsSan Martín de los Andes if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Chapelco (CPC) to Iguazu (IGR).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 35,145($275)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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Bus

Take the bus to Dellepiane and then to Puerto Iguazú.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ARS 18,590($145)
Operated by

Via Bariloche

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Drive

Drive to Iguazu Falls.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Distance2,755km (1,712 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Martín de los Andes and Iguazú Falls

There are several options for getting from San Martín de los Andes to Iguazú Falls by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 15,790 ($125) and will take around 2 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 35,145 ($275).

The distance between San Martín de los Andes and Iguazú Falls is around 2,366km (1,470 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,236km (1,389 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from San Martín de los Andes and Iguazú Falls by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 8h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Martín de los Andes to Iguazú Falls is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ARS 35,145 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between San Martín de los Andes and Iguazú Falls, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 15,790 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Martín de los Andes and Iguazú Falls. We recommend that you fly from Chapelco (CPC) to Iguazu (IGR). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Martín de los Andes and Iguazú Falls. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Martín de los Andes to Iguazú Falls. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dellepiane and Puerto Iguazú. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.

Via Bariloche, Albus, Flecha Bus and Expreso Singer run regular bus services between San Martín de los Andes and Iguazú Falls. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 17h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from San Martín de los Andes and Iguazú Falls. Flights depart from Chapelco (CPC) and arrive at Iguazu (IGR) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 3h 45m.

There is no direct flight from San Martín de los Andes to Iguazú Falls. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from San Martín de los Andes to Iguazú Falls typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Chapelco (CPC) and and arrive into Iguazu (IGR).

The closest major airport to Iguazú Falls is Posadas Airport (PSS) (PSS) which is approximately 242km (150 miles) from Iguazú Falls. 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

Yes it is possible to drive from San Martín de los Andes and Iguazú Falls. The distance is around 2,755km (1,712 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 8h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Martín de los Andes to Iguazú Falls is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ARS 35,145 ($275).

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Transport options from San Martín de los Andes to Iguazú Falls
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 25m
ARS 35,145($275)
on demand2,366km (1,470 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 17h
ARS 18,590($145)
6 times a week2,909km (1,808 miles)
Bus via San Carlos Bariloche2 days
ARS 15,790($125)
4 times a week3,171km (1,971 miles)
Drive
1 day 8h
ARS 37,950($300)
on demand2,755km (1,712 miles)

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Airports near Iguazú Falls

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

PSS
Posadas Airport (PSS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
242km (150 miles) from Iguazú Falls
FMA
Formosa International Airport (FMA)
International Airport
Distance
384km (238 miles) from Iguazú Falls
CNQ
Camba Punta Airport (CNQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
472km (293 miles) from Iguazú Falls