How to travel from Valdes Peninsula to El Chaltén, Argentina
The distance between Valdes Peninsula and El Chaltén is around 1,366km (849 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Valdes Peninsula to El Chaltén by taxi, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out El Chaltén → Valdes Peninsula if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi, Plane and Bus
Take a taxi to Trelew (REL) then fly from Trelew (REL) to El Calafate (FTE) then take the bus to El Chaltén.
- Duration8h 45m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical costARS 49,030($385)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Taxi and Bus
Take a taxi to Puerto Madryn then take the bus to Comandante Luis Piedra Buena then Gobernador Gregores and then to El Chaltén.
- Duration23h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costARS 15,920($125)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valdes Peninsula and El Chaltén
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Valdes Peninsula to El Chaltén by taxi, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the bus which costs around ARS 11,845 ($95) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 49,030 ($385).
The distance between Valdes Peninsula and El Chaltén is around 1,366km (849 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,019km (633 miles)
It takes around 8h 45m to get from Valdes Peninsula and El Chaltén by taxi, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Valdes Peninsula to El Chaltén is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 45m and will set you back approx ARS 49,030 ($385).
The cheapest way to travel between Valdes Peninsula and El Chaltén, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 11,845 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Valdes Peninsula and El Chaltén. We recommend that you take a taxi to Trelew (REL) then fly from Trelew (REL) to El Calafate (FTE) then take the bus to El Chaltén. instead which will take 8h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Valdes Peninsula and El Chaltén. We recommend that you take a taxi to Trelew (REL) then fly from Trelew (REL) to El Calafate (FTE) then take the bus to El Chaltén. instead which will take 8h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valdes Peninsula to El Chaltén. We recommend that you take a taxi to Trelew (REL) then fly from Trelew (REL) to El Calafate (FTE) then take the bus to El Chaltén. instead which will take 8h 45m.
The closest major airport to El Chaltén is Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) (FTE) which is approximately 122km (76 miles) from El Chaltén. Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) (RGL) and General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) (CRD) 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 Valdes Peninsula and El Chaltén. The distance is around 1,439km (894 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valdes Peninsula to El Chaltén is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around ARS 49,030 ($385).
Compare travel optionsbetween Valdes Peninsula and El Chaltén
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi, Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 45m | ARS 49,030($385) | 5 times a day | 1,366km (849 miles) |
| Taxi to El Tehuelche (PMY), plane and bus | 11h 30m | ARS 41,385($325) | 5 times a day | 3,516km (2,185 miles) |
Taxi and Bus + 2 similar | 23h 50m | ARS 15,920($125) | once daily | 1,606km (998 miles) |
| Taxi to Puerto Madryn, bus | 1 day 6h | ARS 25,595($200) | once daily | 1,951km (1,212 miles) |
| Taxi to Puerto Madryn, bus | 1 day 10h | ARS 11,845($95) | once daily | 1,607km (999 miles) |
Drive | 21h 30m | ARS 19,865($155) | on demand | 1,439km (894 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Valdes Peninsula and El Chaltén
Bus companies
Chalten Travel
Caltur
Viatac
Tramat
Marga Taqsa
Airlines
Aerolíneas Argentinas
Airports near El Chaltén
The following major airports near El Chaltén offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.
Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from El Chaltén
Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)
- Distance
- 361km (224 miles) from El Chaltén
General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD)
- Distance
- 566km (352 miles) from El Chaltén