How to travel from Ushuaia to Iguazú Falls, Argentina
The distance between Ushuaia and Iguazú Falls is around 3,447km (2,142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 35m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Ushuaia to Iguazú Falls by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Iguazú Falls → Ushuaia if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ushuaia (USH) to Iguazu (IGR).
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time5h 10m
- Typical costARS 27,125($215)
Aerolíneas Argentinas
+ 1 othersBus
Take the bus to Río Gallegos then Córdoba and then to Puerto Iguazú.
- Duration2 days 23h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costARS 31,965($250)
Multiple bus operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Bahía Azul then take a ferry to Punta Delgada then drive to Iguazu Falls.
- Duration2 days 3h
- Departshourly
- Typical costARS 59,725($470)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ushuaia and Iguazú Falls
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ushuaia to Iguazú Falls by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ARS 27,125 ($215) and will take around 5h 35m.
The distance between Ushuaia and Iguazú Falls is around 3,447km (2,142 miles).
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Ushuaia and Iguazú Falls by plane.
The quickest way to get from Ushuaia to Iguazú Falls is to fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx ARS 27,125 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Ushuaia and Iguazú Falls is to fly which will typically cost around ARS 27,125 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ushuaia and Iguazú Falls. We recommend that you fly from Ushuaia (USH) to Iguazu (IGR). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ushuaia and Iguazú Falls. It typically takes around 2 days 23h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ushuaia to Iguazú Falls. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Río Gallegos, Córdoba, Córdoba and Puerto Iguazú. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 23h.
Marga Taqsa, Tecni-Austral, Viatac, Tramat, Expreso Singer, Crucero Del Norte and Andesmar run regular bus services between Ushuaia and Iguazú Falls. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 2 days 23h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Ushuaia and Iguazú Falls. Flights depart from Ushuaia (USH) and arrive at Iguazu (IGR) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 5h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Ushuaia to Iguazú Falls. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 5h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Ushuaia to Iguazú Falls typically takes around 5h 10m. Flights depart from Ushuaia (USH) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ushuaia to Iguazú Falls. We recommend that you fly from Ushuaia (USH) to Iguazu (IGR). instead which will take 5h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ushuaia to Iguazú Falls is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around ARS 27,125 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ushuaia and Iguazú Falls
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 5h 35m | ARS 27,125($215) | on demand | 3,447km (2,142 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 2 days 23h | ARS 31,965($250) | 4 times a week | 4,726km (2,936 miles) |
| Bus via Río Gallegos | 2 days 23h | ARS 31,455($245) | once daily | 4,655km (2,892 miles) |
| Bus via Río Gallegos | 4 days 7h | ARS 59,980($470) | once daily | 5,944km (3,693 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 2 days 3h | ARS 59,725($470) | hourly | 4,324km (2,687 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ushuaia and Iguazú Falls
Bus companies
Marga Taqsa
Tecni-Austral
Viatac
Tramat
Chevallier
Airlines
Aerolíneas Argentinas
Jetsmart
Train operators
Trenes Argentinos
Ferry operators
Transbordadora Austral Broom
Airports near Iguazú Falls
The following major airports near Iguazú Falls offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.
Posadas Airport (PSS)
- Distance
- 242km (150 miles) from Iguazú Falls
Formosa International Airport (FMA)
- Distance
- 384km (238 miles) from Iguazú Falls
Camba Punta Airport (CNQ)
- Distance
- 472km (293 miles) from Iguazú Falls