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El Calafate to Puerto Varas

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25 h 46 min
1784 km.
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El Calafate, Argentina → Puerto Varas, Chile

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Seven ways to Travel from El Calafate to Puerto Varas

Composite routes from El Calafate to Puerto Varas

Cheapest
25 h 46 min
Car
1784 km.
from $98
Other
25 h 46 min
Rideshare
1784 km.
from $23.27
10 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
1003 km.
from $345.35
35 h 30 min
1004 km.
from $318.33
3 d 18 h 9 min
Bus, Ferry
1004 km.
from $1282.04
36 h 5 min
1004 km.
from $250.33

Transport providers

Bus operators

Marga Taqsa

Phone:
0800-3331188
Email:
Website:
taqsa.com.ar/
Bus from El Terminal de Omnibus El Calafate to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
28h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$152.17–$260.87
Bus from El Chaltén to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
25h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$119.57–$217.39

Viatac

Phone:
0810-333-7575
Email:
Website:
viatac.com.ar/
Bus from Bariloche to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$35.11

Andesmar

Phone:
0810 122 1122
Email:
Website:
andesmar.com/es
Bus from Bariloche to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$34.78

Bus-Sur

Phone:
+56 61 261 4224
Email:
Website:
bussur.com/
Bus from El Calafate to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$33.70

Chalten Travel

Phone:
+54 9 2902 415 444
Email:
Website:
chaltentravel.com/
Bus from El Calafate to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$32.61–$38.04

Caltur

Phone:
+54 02902 491-368
Website:
caltur.com.ar/
Bus from El Calafate to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$32.34

Southroad

Email:
Website:
southroad.com.ar/
Bus from El Calafate to Cerro
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$120.11

Servitur Excursiones

Phone:
+56 9 9343 0037
Email:
Website:
servitur.cl/en/home.html
Bus from Cerro Castillo to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Twice daily

Airlines

Aerolíneas Argentinas

Website:
aerolineas.com.ar/
Plane from El Calafate to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$706.52

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from El Calafate to El
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$423.91

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from Puerto Natales to El
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.39–$304.35

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from El Calafate to El
Ave. Duration:
11h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$543.48
Plane from Puerto Natales to El
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$543.48

Other operators

Navimag Ferries

Phone:
+56 22 411 2600
Email:
Website:
navimag.com/
Other from Puerto Natales to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
3d 11h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$490.34–$1,523.09

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from El Calafate to Puerto Varas?

The cheapest way to get from El Calafate to Puerto Varas is to bus which costs $163.04 - $304.35 and takes 35h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Calafate to Puerto Varas?

The fastest way to get from El Calafate to Puerto Varas is to fly and bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $173.91 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between El Calafate and Puerto Varas?

No, there is no direct bus from El Calafate to Puerto Varas. However, there are services departing from El Calafate and arriving at Puerto Varas via El Chaltén and Bariloche. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 5m.

How far is it from El Calafate to Puerto Varas?

The distance between El Calafate and Puerto Varas is 1391 km. The road distance is 1783.9 km.

How do I travel from El Calafate to Puerto Varas without a car?

The best way to get from El Calafate to Puerto Varas without a car is to bus which takes 35h 30m and costs $163.04 - $304.35 .

How long does it take to get from El Calafate to Puerto Varas?

It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from El Calafate to Puerto Varas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Calafate to Puerto Varas bus from?

El Calafate to Puerto Varas bus services, operated by Caltur, depart from El Calafate station.

Bus or fly from El Calafate to Puerto Varas?

The best way to get from El Calafate to Puerto Varas is to bus which takes 35h 30m and costs $163.04 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $152.17 - $434.78 and takes 10h 34m.

Where does the El Calafate to Puerto Varas bus arrive?

El Calafate to Puerto Varas bus services, operated by Caltur, arrive at El Chaltén station.

Can I drive from El Calafate to Puerto Varas?

Yes, the driving distance between El Calafate to Puerto Varas is 1784 km. It takes approximately 25h 41m to drive from El Calafate to Puerto Varas.

Where can I stay near Puerto Varas?

There are 904+ hotels available in Puerto Varas. Prices start at $62.88 per night.
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