How to Travel from
Cusco to El Calafate
by Route or Car
Seven ways to Travel from Cusco to El Calafate
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Cheapest
By car (5 435 km)
2 d 20 h 45 min
5435 km.
from $298
Other
Bus, Plane (Fly Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Puerto Natales)
18 h 24 min
4093 km.
from $10.87
Bus (Bus)
3 d 16 h 55 min
4090 km.
Bus, Plane (Fly Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport)
18 h 53 min
4093 km.
from $10.87
Bus, Plane (Bus to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport)
27 h 55 min
4093 km.
from $620.89
Bus via Bariloche
4 d 2 h 11 min
4094 km.
from $346.52
Bus (Bus #2)
4 d 7 h 24 min
4090 km.
from $527.88
Transport providers
Bus operators
Marga Taqsa
Bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to El
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$47.14
Bus from Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche to El
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$178.38–$305.80
Bus from Luis Piedrabuena to El
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.69–$82.82
Viatac
Bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
36h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$152.90–$254.83
Andesmar
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Bariloche
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.45–$127.41
Tramat
Bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
40h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.64–$242.09
Bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Luis
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.60–$318.54
Autobuses Quirquincho
Phone:
+591 72037660
Website:
facebook.com/Autobusesquirquinchosrl/?locale=es_LA
Bus from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
22h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$150.26
Trans Salvador
Bus from Cusco Bus Station to La
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.21–$52.24
Nuevo Continente Internacional
Bus from Cusco Bus Station to La
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.50–$293.05
Expreso Los Chankas
Phone:
+51 1 3827298
Website:
redbus.pe/viajes/pasajes-de-bus-expreso-los-chankas
Bus from Cusco to Ayacucho
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$28.03
Pullman Bus
Bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.71–$90.30
Bus from Arica to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
22h 46m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$53.51–$92.06
Buses Norte Grande
Phone:
+56 58 222 8603
Email:
Website:
recorrido.cl/es/bus/buses-norte-grande-pasajes
Bus from Tacna to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.91
Peru Runa Travels
Bus from Tacna to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.91
Flota Urkupiña
Phone:
+591 72037660
Website:
facebook.com/Autobusesquirquinchosrl
Bus from La Paz to Santa
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Expreso Turismo San Martin Nobleza
Phone:
+51 051 602 943
Website:
facebook.com/SanMartinNobleza/
Bus from Cusco Bus Station to Tacna
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$34.40
Ramos Cholele
Bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
28h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$50.97–$62.43
Pluss Chile
Bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.87–$75.17
Buses Fernández
Bus from Punta Arenas Airport to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.57
Southroad
Email:
Website:
southroad.com.ar/
Bus from Cerro Castillo to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$140.79
Covalle Bus
Phone:
+56 51 221 3127
Bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
26h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$55.78–$60.69
Buses Horizonte
Phone:
+56 9 5869 8737
Website:
kupos.cl/es/pasajes/bus/buses-horizonte
Bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
28h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.71–$89.19
Servitur Excursiones
Bus from Terminal Rodoviario to Cerro
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Airlines
Aerolíneas Argentinas
Website:
aerolineas.com.ar/
Plane from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
17h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$356.76–$1,083.02
Plane from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
31h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.83–$764.49
JetSMART
Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
14h 15m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$484.18–$1,528.98
Sky Airline
Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
12h 8m
Frequency:
Thursday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$293.05–$1,210.44
LATAM Chile
Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
10h 57m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$394.99–$1,210.44
Plane from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Presidente
Ave. Duration:
7h 53m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.38–$535.14
Plane from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
13h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$484.18–$1,528.98
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cusco to El Calafate?
The cheapest way to get from Cusco to El Calafate is to bus via Bariloche which costs $282.61 - $489.13 and takes 4 days 2h.
What is the fastest way to get from Cusco to El Calafate?
The fastest way to get from Cusco to El Calafate is to bus and fly which takes 27h 55m and costs $315.22 - $978.26 .
Is there a direct bus between Cusco and El Calafate?
No, there is no direct bus from Cusco station to El Calafate. However, there are services departing from Cusco Bus Station and arriving at El Calafate via La Paz, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 and Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 16h.
How far is it from Cusco to El Calafate?
The distance between Cusco and El Calafate is 4535 km. The road distance is 5520.6 km.
How do I travel from Cusco to El Calafate without a car?
The best way to get from Cusco to El Calafate without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 16h and costs .
How long does it take to get from Cusco to El Calafate?
It takes approximately 18h 24m to get from Cusco to El Calafate, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cusco to El Calafate bus from?
Cusco to El Calafate bus services, operated by Trans Salvador, depart from Cusco Bus Station.
Bus or fly from Cusco to El Calafate?
The best way to get from Cusco to El Calafate is to bus which takes 3 days 16h and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $228.26 - $706.52 and takes 33h 58m.
Where does the Cusco to El Calafate bus arrive?
Cusco to El Calafate bus services, operated by Trans Salvador, arrive at La Paz Bus Station.
What is the time difference between Cusco and El Calafate?
El Calafate is 2h ahead of Cusco. It is currently 06:45 in Cusco and 08:45 in El Calafate.
Can I drive from Cusco to El Calafate?
Yes, the driving distance between Cusco to El Calafate is 5521 km. It takes approximately 2 days 20h to drive from Cusco 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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