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How to get fromEl Calafate to Natalesby bus, ferry, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from El Calafate to Natales by bus, ferry, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, Tour

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    1. Take the bus from El Calafate to Terminal Rodoviariobus bus El Calafate
    2. Take the ferry from Puerto Natales to Canal Señoretferry ferry Glaciares Balmaceda y Serrano
    6h 31m
    $218–233

  2. Drive, bus, Tour

    1. Drive from El Calafate to Cerro Guidocar car
    2. Take the bus from Cerro Guido to Terminal Rodoviariobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Puerto Natales to Canal Señoretferry ferry
    8h 52m
    $221–231

  3. Tour, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from El Calafate to Cerro Castilloshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Cerro Castillo to Puerto Natalesshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Puerto Natales to Canal Señoretferry ferry
    6h 51m
    $290–302

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from El Calafate to Natales.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 270.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from El Calafate to Natales. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Rodoviario, walk to Puerto Natales, then take the ferry to Canal Señoret. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Calafate to Canal Señoret via Cerro Guido, Terminal Rodoviario, and Puerto Natales in around 8h 52m.

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