The distance between Ushuaia and Puerto Madryn is around 1,386km (861 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Ushuaia to Puerto Madryn 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 Puerto Madryn → Ushuaia if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Ushuaia (USH) to El Tehuelche (PMY).
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Take the bus to Río Gallegos and then to Puerto Madryn.
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Drive to Bahía Azul then take a ferry to Punta Delgada then drive to Puerto Madryn.
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There are several options for getting from Ushuaia to Puerto Madryn by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 12,735 ($100) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 27,890 ($220).
The distance between Ushuaia and Puerto Madryn is around 1,386km (861 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,221km (2,001 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Ushuaia and Puerto Madryn by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Ushuaia to Puerto Madryn is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ARS 27,890 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Ushuaia and Puerto Madryn is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 12,735 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ushuaia and Puerto Madryn. We recommend that you fly from Ushuaia (USH) to Trelew (REL) then take the bus to Puerto Madryn. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ushuaia and Puerto Madryn. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ushuaia to Puerto Madryn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Río Gallegos. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.
Marga Taqsa, Tecni-Austral, Viatac, Tramat and Andesmar run regular bus services between Ushuaia and Puerto Madryn. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Ushuaia and Puerto Madryn. Flights depart from Ushuaia (USH) and arrive at El Tehuelche (PMY) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 5h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Ushuaia to Puerto Madryn. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 5h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Ushuaia to Puerto Madryn typically takes around 5h 20m. Flights depart from Ushuaia (USH) and and arrive into El Tehuelche (PMY).
The closest major airport to Puerto Madryn is Posadas Airport (PSS) (PSS) which is approximately 86km (53 miles) from Puerto Madryn. 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ushuaia to Puerto Madryn. We recommend that you fly from Ushuaia (USH) to Trelew (REL) then take the bus to Puerto Madryn. instead which will take 3h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ushuaia to Puerto Madryn is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ARS 27,890 ($220).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 5h 40m | ARS 44,315($350) | on demand | 3,475km (2,159 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 3h 20m | ARS 27,890($220) | hourly | 1,386km (861 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | ARS 12,735($100) | once daily | 1,817km (1,129 miles) |
Bus via Río Gallegos | 1 day 13h | ARS 20,375($160) | once daily | 1,904km (1,183 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 22h 20m | ARS 24,960($195) | hourly | 1,796km (1,116 miles) |
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The following major airports near Puerto Madryn offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.