How to travel from Tierra del Fuego National Park to Ushuaia, Argentina

The distance between Tierra del Fuego National Park and Ushuaia is around 427km (266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Tierra del Fuego National Park to Ushuaia by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out UshuaiaTierra del Fuego National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Ushuaia.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 15,155($120)
Operated by

Buses Barria

💰 Cheapest
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Bus via Punta Arenas

Take the bus to Punta Arenas and then to Ushuaia.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 5,095($40)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Ushuaia.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance427km (266 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tierra del Fuego National Park and Ushuaia

There are several options for getting from Tierra del Fuego National Park to Ushuaia by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 5,095 ($40) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 7h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 5,985 ($47).

The distance between Tierra del Fuego National Park and Ushuaia is around 427km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 19km (12 miles)

It takes around 12h 25m to get from Tierra del Fuego National Park and Ushuaia by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tierra del Fuego National Park to Ushuaia is to drive which takes around 7h 50m and will set you back approx ARS 5,985 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Tierra del Fuego National Park and Ushuaia, 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 Tierra del Fuego National Park and Ushuaia. We recommend that you drive to Ushuaia. instead which will take 7h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tierra del Fuego National Park and Ushuaia. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tierra del Fuego National Park to Ushuaia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Punta Arenas and Punta Arenas. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

Buses Barria and Transportes Rio Side run regular bus services between Tierra del Fuego National Park and Ushuaia. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tierra del Fuego National Park to Ushuaia. We recommend that you take the bus to Ushuaia. instead which will take 12h 25m.

The closest major airport to Ushuaia is Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH) (USH) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Ushuaia. Rio Grande Airport (RGA) (RGA) and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) (RGL) 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 Tierra del Fuego National Park and Ushuaia. The distance is around 427km (266 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tierra del Fuego National Park to Ushuaia is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 25m and will usually cost around ARS 15,155 ($120).

How do I get from Tierra del Fuego National Park to Ushuaia

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Transport options from Tierra del Fuego National Park to Ushuaia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
12h 25m
ARS 15,155($120)
once daily938km (583 miles)
Bus via Punta Arenas
13h 10m
ARS 5,095($40)
once daily971km (604 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
ARS 5,985($47)
on demand427km (266 miles)

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Airports near Ushuaia

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

USH
Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH)
International Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Ushuaia
RGA
Rio Grande Airport (RGA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Ushuaia
RGL
Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)
International Airport
Distance
360km (224 miles) from Ushuaia