How to travel from Ushuaia to Puerto Madryn, Argentina

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.

5 routes found

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 MadrynUshuaia if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Ushuaia (USH) to El Tehuelche (PMY).

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time5h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 44,315($350)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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Bus

Take the bus to Río Gallegos and then to Puerto Madryn.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 12,735($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Bahía Azul then take a ferry to Punta Delgada then drive to Puerto Madryn.

  • Duration22h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ARS 24,960($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ushuaia and Puerto Madryn

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Ushuaia to Puerto Madryn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5h 40m
ARS 44,315($350)
on demand3,475km (2,159 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 20m
ARS 27,890($220)
hourly1,386km (861 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 4h
ARS 12,735($100)
once daily1,817km (1,129 miles)
Bus via Río Gallegos1 day 13h
ARS 20,375($160)
once daily1,904km (1,183 miles)
Car and Ferry
22h 20m
ARS 24,960($195)
hourly1,796km (1,116 miles)

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Airports near Puerto Madryn

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

PSS
Posadas Airport (PSS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (53 miles) from Puerto Madryn
FMA
Formosa International Airport (FMA)
International Airport
Distance
341km (212 miles) from Puerto Madryn
CNQ
Camba Punta Airport (CNQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
361km (224 miles) from Puerto Madryn