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

The cheapest way to get from El Calafate to Esquel is to drive which costs $150000 - $230000 and takes 17h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from El Calafate to Esquel is to fly which takes 7h 28m and costs $500000 - $1100000.

Is there a direct bus between El Calafate and Esquel?

No, there is no direct bus from El Calafate to Esquel. However, there are services departing from El Terminal de Omnibus El Calafate and arriving at Terminal De Ómnibus Esquel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 15m.

How far is it from El Calafate to Esquel?

The distance between El Calafate and Esquel is 1353 km. The road distance is 1159.1 km.

How do I travel from El Calafate to Esquel without a car?

The best way to get from El Calafate to Esquel without a car is to bus which takes 24h 15m and costs $140000 - $310000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from El Calafate to Esquel, including transfers.

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

El Calafate to Esquel bus services, operated by Marga Taqsa, depart from El Terminal de Omnibus El Calafate station.

Bus or fly from El Calafate to Esquel?

The best way to get from El Calafate to Esquel is to bus which takes 24h 15m and costs $140000 - $310000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $500000 - $1100000 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the El Calafate to Esquel bus arrive?

El Calafate to Esquel bus services, operated by Marga Taqsa, arrive at Terminal De Ómnibus Esquel station.

Can I drive from El Calafate to Esquel?

Yes, the driving distance between El Calafate to Esquel is 1159 km. It takes approximately 17h 41m to drive from El Calafate to Esquel.

Where can I stay near Esquel?

There are 336+ hotels available in Esquel.

El Calafate to Esquel - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from El Calafate to Esquel by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to San Carlos De Bariloche Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from El Calafate (FTE) to San Carlos De Bariloche Airport (BRC)plane FTE - BRC
2. Take the bus from Bariloche Airport to Terminal De Ómnibus Esquelbus
8h 40m
$285,450–1,190,168
Bus
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1. Take the bus from El Terminal de Omnibus El Calafate to Terminal De Ómnibus Esquelbus El Calafate / ...
24h 15m
$147,488–308,849
Drive 1,159.1 km
1. Drive from El Calafate to Esquelcar 1,159.1 km
17h 41m
$157,095–226,914
Fly to Esquel Airport
1. Fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Esquel Airport (EQS)plane FTE - EQS
7h 28m
$543,550–1,051,568

El Calafate (FTE) to San Carlos De Bariloche Airport (BRC) flights

6Weekly Planes

1h 45mAverage Duration

$215,427Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,352.7 km
Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between El Calafate, Argentina and Esquel, Argentina?

Marga Taqsa operates a bus from El Terminal de Omnibus El Calafate to Terminal De Ómnibus Esquel 4 times a week. Tickets cost $140,000–295,000 and the journey takes 24h 10m. Alternatively, Aerolíneas Argentinas and JetSMART fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Esquel Airport (EQS) 5 times a week.

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