How to travel from Ushuaia to Iguazu National Park, Argentina
The distance between Ushuaia and Iguazu National Park is around 3,460km (2,150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Ushuaia to Iguazu National Park 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 Iguazu National Park → Ushuaia if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ushuaia (USH) to Iguazu (IGR).
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time5h 10m
- Typical costARS 25,850($205)
Aerolíneas Argentinas
+ 1 othersBus
Take the bus to Río Gallegos, Trelew then Retiro and then to Ciudad del Este.
- Duration2 days 11h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costARS 24,325($190)
Multiple bus operators
3 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.
- Duration2 days 23h
- Departshourly
- Typical costARS 6,620($52)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ushuaia and Iguazu National Park
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ushuaia to Iguazu National Park by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ARS 6,620 ($52) and will take around 2 days 23h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 25,850 ($205).
The distance between Ushuaia and Iguazu National Park is around 3,460km (2,150 miles).
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Ushuaia and Iguazu National Park by plane.
The quickest way to get from Ushuaia to Iguazu National Park is to fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx ARS 25,850 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Ushuaia and Iguazu National Park is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ARS 6,620 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ushuaia and Iguazu National Park. We recommend that you fly from Ushuaia (USH) to Iguazu (IGR). instead which will take 5h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ushuaia and Iguazu National Park. It typically takes around 2 days 11h and departs on demand.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ushuaia to Iguazu National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Río Gallegos, Trelew, Retiro and Ciudad del Este. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 2 days 11h.
Marga Taqsa, Tecni-Austral, Viatac, Tramat, Condor Estrella, Andesmar, Crucero Del Norte and Expreso Singer run regular bus services between Ushuaia and Iguazu National Park. Buses run on demand and take around 2 days 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Ushuaia and Iguazu National Park. 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 Iguazu National Park. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 5h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Ushuaia to Iguazu National Park typically takes around 5h 10m. Flights depart from Ushuaia (USH) 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 Ushuaia to Iguazu National Park. We recommend that you fly from Ushuaia (USH) to Iguazu (IGR). instead which will take 5h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ushuaia to Iguazu National Park is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around ARS 25,850 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ushuaia and Iguazu National Park
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 5h 45m | ARS 25,850($205) | on demand | 3,460km (2,150 miles) |
Bus + 3 similar | 2 days 11h | ARS 24,325($190) | once daily | 4,501km (2,797 miles) |
| Bus via Río Gallegos | 2 days 23h | ARS 31,965($250) | 4 times a week | 4,747km (2,949 miles) |
| Bus via Río Gallegos | 3 days | ARS 31,455($245) | once daily | 4,675km (2,905 miles) |
| Bus via Río Gallegos | 4 days 7h | ARS 59,980($470) | once daily | 5,965km (3,706 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 2 days 23h | ARS 6,620($52) | hourly | 3,704km (2,302 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ushuaia and Iguazu National Park
Bus companies
Marga Taqsa
Tecni-Austral
Viatac
Tramat
Condor Estrella
Airlines
Aerolíneas Argentinas
Jetsmart
Ferry operators
Transbordadora Austral Broom
Airports near Iguazu National Park
The following major airports near Iguazu National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.
Posadas Airport (PSS)
- Distance
- 255km (159 miles) from Iguazu National Park
Formosa International Airport (FMA)
- Distance
- 400km (248 miles) from Iguazu National Park
Camba Punta Airport (CNQ)
- Distance
- 488km (303 miles) from Iguazu National Park