What is the cheapest way to get from Buenos Aires to Zárate?

The cheapest way to get from Buenos Aires to Zárate is to train via Villa Ballester which costs $1500 - $9000 and takes 3h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Buenos Aires to Zárate?

The fastest way to get from Buenos Aires to Zárate is to drive which takes 1h and costs $12000 - $18000.

Is there a direct bus between Buenos Aires and Zárate?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 61 Catamarca and arriving at Avenida General Lavalle Y Bernardo De Irigoyen. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Buenos Aires and Zárate?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Retiro and arriving at Zárate. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Buenos Aires to Zárate?

The distance between Buenos Aires and Zárate is 92 km. The road distance is 90.9 km.

How do I travel from Buenos Aires to Zárate without a car?

The best way to get from Buenos Aires to Zárate without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $1200 - $9000.

How long does it take to get from Buenos Aires to Zárate?

The train from Retiro to Zárate takes 2h 11m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Buenos Aires to Zárate bus from?

Buenos Aires to Zárate bus services, operated by Buenos Aires Colectivos, depart from 61 Catamarca station.

Where do I catch the Buenos Aires to Zárate train from?

Buenos Aires to Zárate train services, operated by Trenes Argentinos, depart from Retiro station.

Train or bus from Buenos Aires to Zárate?

The best way to get from Buenos Aires to Zárate is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $1200 - $9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2900 - $7000 and takes 2h 26m.

Where does the Buenos Aires to Zárate bus arrive?

Buenos Aires to Zárate bus services, operated by Buenos Aires Colectivos, arrive at Avenida General Lavalle Y Bernardo De Irigoyen station.

Where does the Buenos Aires to Zárate train arrive?

Buenos Aires to Zárate train services, operated by Trenes Argentinos, arrive at Zárate station.

Can I drive from Buenos Aires to Zárate?

Yes, the driving distance between Buenos Aires to Zárate is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Buenos Aires to Zárate.

Where can I stay near Zárate?

There are 81+ hotels available in Zárate.

Buenos Aires to Zárate - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Buenos Aires to Zárate by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Retiro to Záratetrain Retiro / ...
2h 11m
$1,200–9,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from 61 Catamarca to Avenida General Lavalle Y Bernardo De Irigoyenbus 194A / ...
2h 26m
$2,900–7,000
Drive 90.9 km
1. Drive from Buenos Aires to Záratecar 90.9 km
1h
$12,130–17,521
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Buenos Aires to Záratetaxi 90.9 km
1h
$120,000–150,000
Train via Villa Ballester
1. Take the train from Retiro to Villa Ballestertrain Mitre: Retiro
2. Take the train from Villa Ballester to Záratetrain Mitre: Villa Ballester
3h 15m
$1,495–8,897

Buenos Aires to Zárate by train

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2h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 92.2 km
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Buenos Aires, Argentina and Zárate, Argentina?

Trenes Argentinos operates a train from Retiro to Zárate once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–9,000 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, Buenos Aires Colectivos operates a bus from 61 Catamarca to Avenida General Lavalle Y Bernardo De Irigoyen every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2,900–7,000 and the journey takes 2h 26m.

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