Rome2Rio

How to get fromBuenos Aires to Río de la Plataby car ferry, unknown, ferry, bus, or plane

Find Transport to Río de la Plata

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Buenos Aires to Río de la Plata by car ferry, unknown, ferry, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Car ferry, travel

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Puerto Madero to Puerto Montevideocarferry car ferry Buenos Aires
    2. Walk from Puerto Montevideo to Río de la Plataunknown unknown
    3h 24m

  2. Ferry, bus, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Puerto Madero to Coloniaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Colonia del Sacramento to Libertadbus bus
    3. Walk from Libertad to Río de la Plataunknown unknown
    4h 14m

  3. Fly, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)plane plane AEP - MVD
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Libertadbus bus
    3. Walk from Libertad to Río de la Plataunknown unknown
    4h 16m

  4. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Puerto de Buenos Aires to Coloniabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Colonia del Sacramento to Libertadbus bus
    3. Walk from Libertad to Río de la Plataunknown unknown
    4h 14m

  5. Bus, travel via Colonia Valdense

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Colonia Valdensebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colonia Valdense to Libertadbus bus
    3. Walk from Libertad to Río de la Plataunknown unknown
    9h 30m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Buenos Aires to Río de la Plata.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 247.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Buenos Aires, Argentina and Río de la Plata, Uruguay?

There is no direct connection from Buenos Aires to Río de la Plata. However, you can take the car ferry to Puerto Montevideo then travel to Río de la Plata. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Puerto Madero to Río de la Plata via Colonia, Terminal de Omnibus Colonia del Sacramento, and Libertad in around 4h 14m.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne, Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?, and How to get from Florence to Rome - to help you get the most out of your next trip.