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

The cheapest way to get from El Calafate to Balmaceda is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 15h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from El Calafate to Balmaceda is to drive which takes 15h 4m and costs $100 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between El Calafate and Balmaceda?

No, there is no direct bus from El Calafate to Balmaceda. However, there are services departing from El Calafate and arriving at Balmaceda via Terminal de Ómnibus El Chalten, Terminal de Autobuses de Chile Chico and Coyhaique. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 11m.

How far is it from El Calafate to Balmaceda?

The distance between El Calafate and Balmaceda is 1377 km. The road distance is 742.5 km.

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

It takes approximately 28h 11m to get from El Calafate to Balmaceda, including transfers.

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

El Calafate to Balmaceda bus services, operated by Caltur, depart from El Calafate station.

Bus or fly from El Calafate to Balmaceda?

The best way to get from El Calafate to Balmaceda is to bus which takes 28h 11m and costs $90 - $220. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $320 - $1,000 and takes 17h 56m.

Where does the El Calafate to Balmaceda bus arrive?

El Calafate to Balmaceda bus services, operated by Caltur, arrive at El Chaltén station.

Can I drive from El Calafate to Balmaceda?

Yes, the driving distance between El Calafate to Balmaceda is 743 km. It takes approximately 15h 4m to drive from El Calafate to Balmaceda.

Where can I stay near Balmaceda?

There are three+ hotels available in Balmaceda.

El Calafate to Balmaceda - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and Tour

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There are 5 ways to get from El Calafate to Balmaceda by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from El Calafate to El Chalténbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus El Chalten to Terminal De Ómnibus Los Antiguosbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses de Chile Chico to Terminal de Buses Coyhaiquebus
4. Take the bus from Coyhaique to Balmacedabus
28h 11m
$91–214
Drive 742.5 km
1. Drive from El Calafate to Balmacedacar 742.5 km
15h 4m
$104–150
Fly El Calafate to Balmaceda Airport
1. Fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Balmaceda Airport (BBA)plane FTE - BBA
17h 56m
$327–982
Tour, bus, shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from El Calafate to El Chalténshuttle
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus El Chalten to Terminal De Ómnibus Los Antiguosbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses de Chile Chico to Villa Cerro Castillobus
4. Take a shuttle bus from Villa Cerro Castillo to Balmaceda Airportshuttle
31h 35m
$312–419
Fly El Calafate to Perito Moreno, drive
1. Fly from El Calafate to Perito Morenoplane
2. Drive from Perito Moreno to Balmacedacar
6h 24m

El Calafate (FTE) to Balmaceda Airport (BBA) flights

9Weekly Planes

19h 24mAverage Duration

$302Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,377.4 km
Duration: 28h 11m

What companies run services between El Calafate, Argentina and Balmaceda, Aisén, Chile?

You can take a bus from El Calafate to Balmaceda via Terminal de Ómnibus El Chalten, Terminal De Ómnibus Los Antiguos, Terminal de Autobuses de Chile Chico, Coyhaique, and Coyhaique in around 28h 11m. Alternatively, Sky Airline, LATAM Chile, and two other airlines fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Balmaceda Airport (BBA) once daily.

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