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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Retiro to El Calafate

Composite routes from Retiro to El Calafate

Cheapest
31 h 20 min
Car
2657 km.
from $146
Other
42 h 5 min
2082 km.
from $297.59
2 d 8 h 36 min
2082 km.
from $322.87

Transport providers

Bus operators

Marga Taqsa

Phone:
0800-3331188
Email:
Website:
taqsa.com.ar/
Bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to El
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$40.22
Bus from Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche to El
Ave. Duration:
26h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$119.57–$217.39

Buenos Aires Colectivos

Phone:
5091-7200
Website:
buenosaires.gob.ar/inicio/
Bus from 2668 Sarmiento Av. to Av.
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.02–$0.03

Viatac

Phone:
0810-333-7575
Email:
Website:
viatac.com.ar/
Bus from Sierra Grande to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
18h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$119.57

Via Bariloche

Phone:
0810-333-7575
Email:
Website:
viabariloche.com.ar/
Bus from Moreno - Parador Dover to Bariloche
Ave. Duration:
22h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$86.96–$130.43

Andesmar

Phone:
0810 122 1122
Email:
Website:
andesmar.com/es
Bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Sierra
Ave. Duration:
17h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$119.57

Chevallier

Phone:
0810-222-5202
Email:
Website:
nuevachevallier.com/
Bus from Moreno - Parador Dover to Bariloche
Ave. Duration:
23h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$141.30

Chalten Travel

Phone:
+54 9 2902 415 444
Email:
Website:
chaltentravel.com/
Bus from El Chaltén to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$38.04

Caltur

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

Airlines

Aerolíneas Argentinas

Website:
aerolineas.com.ar/
Plane from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery to El
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$706.52
Plane from Ministro Pistarini International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$706.52

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery to El
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$369.57
Plane from Ministro Pistarini International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$391.30

Flybondi

Website:
flybondi.com/
Plane from Ministro Pistarini International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$391.30

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Retiro to El Calafate?

The cheapest way to get from Retiro to El Calafate is to bus which costs $152.17 - $282.61 and takes 42h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Retiro to El Calafate?

The fastest way to get from Retiro to El Calafate is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $108.70 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Retiro and El Calafate?

No, there is no direct bus from Retiro to El Calafate. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro and arriving at El Calafate via Sierra Grande and Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 5m.

How far is it from Retiro to El Calafate?

The distance between Retiro and El Calafate is 2098 km. The road distance is 2752.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Retiro to El Calafate without a car is to bus which takes 42h 5m and costs $152.17 - $282.61 .

How long does it take to get from Retiro to El Calafate?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Retiro to El Calafate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Retiro to El Calafate bus from?

Retiro to El Calafate bus services, operated by Andesmar, depart from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro station.

Bus or fly from Retiro to El Calafate?

The best way to get from Retiro to El Calafate is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $108.70 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $152.17 - $282.61 and takes 42h 5m.

Where does the Retiro to El Calafate bus arrive?

Retiro to El Calafate bus services, operated by Andesmar, arrive at Sierra Grande station.

Can I drive from Retiro to El Calafate?

Yes, the driving distance between Retiro to El Calafate is 2752 km. It takes approximately 31h 59m to drive from Retiro to El Calafate.

Where can I stay near El Calafate?

There are 398+ hotels available in El Calafate. Prices start at $50.79 per night.
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