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One way to Travel from Rio De Janeiro to El Calafate

Composite routes from Rio De Janeiro to El Calafate

Cheapest
2 d 15 h 26 min
Car
5245 km.
from $288

Transport providers

Bus operators

Marga Taqsa

Phone:
0800-3331188
Email:
Website:
taqsa.com.ar/
Bus from Caleta Olivia to El
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.43–$202.91

Viatac

Phone:
0810-333-7575
Email:
Website:
viatac.com.ar/
Bus from Terminal Dellepiane to Caleta
Ave. Duration:
27h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.39–$176.87

JBL Internacional

Phone:
+55 51 3475.4440
Email:
Website:
jblinternacional.com/
Bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Buenos
Ave. Duration:
43h 55m
Frequency:
Once a week

Airlines

Aerolíneas Argentinas

Website:
aerolineas.com.ar/
Plane from Santos Dumont Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
13h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.40–$758.01
Plane from Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$240.04–$821.18

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
11h 5m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$214.77–$568.51

Flybondi

Website:
flybondi.com/
Plane from Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
14h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$353.74–$1,010.68

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Santos Dumont Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
18h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.40–$758.01

Gol Transportes Aéreos

Website:
voegol.com.br/
Plane from Santos Dumont Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
15h 47m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$265.30–$1,137.02
Plane from Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
9h 53m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.04–$821.18

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate?

The cheapest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate is to fly which costs $184.78 - $500 and takes 11h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate?

The fastest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate is to fly which takes 10h 56m and costs $195.65 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate?

The distance between Rio de Janeiro and El Calafate is 3962 km. The road distance is 5471.9 km.

How do I travel from Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate without a car?

The best way to get from Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 17h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate?

It takes approximately 10h 56m to get from Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate?

The best way to get from Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate is to fly which takes 10h 56m and costs $195.65 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3 days 17h.

Can I drive from Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate?

Yes, the driving distance between Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate is 5472 km. It takes approximately 2 days 16h to drive from Rio de Janeiro to El Calafate.

Where can I stay near El Calafate?

There are 403+ hotels available in El Calafate. Prices start at $49.23 per night.
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