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

The cheapest way to get from Montevideo to Buenos Aires is to Bus which costs $85000 - $180000 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montevideo to Buenos Aires is to car ferry which takes 2h 30m and costs $100000 - $240000.

Is there a direct bus between Montevideo and Buenos Aires?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Tres Cruces and arriving at Puerto de Buenos Aires. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct ferry between Montevideo and Buenos Aires?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Puerto Montevideo and arriving at Puerto Madero. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Montevideo to Buenos Aires?

The distance between Montevideo and Buenos Aires is 202 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Montevideo to Buenos Aires?

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

The best way to get from Montevideo to Buenos Aires without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 30m and costs $100000 - $240000.

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

The car ferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Madero takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.

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

Montevideo to Buenos Aires bus services, operated by Colonia Express, depart from Terminal Tres Cruces station.

Bus or fly from Montevideo to Buenos Aires?

The best way to get from Montevideo to Buenos Aires is to Bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $85000 - $180000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160000 - $410000 and takes 2h 39m.

Where does the Montevideo to Buenos Aires bus arrive?

Montevideo to Buenos Aires bus services, operated by Colonia Express, arrive at Puerto de Buenos Aires station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Montevideo to Buenos Aires?

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Where can I stay near Buenos Aires?

There are 6011+ hotels available in Buenos Aires.

Montevideo to Buenos Aires - 3 ways to travel via car ferry, Bus, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Montevideo to Buenos Aires by car ferry, bus, or plane

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Maderocarferry Montevideo
2h 30m
$100,000–240,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Puerto de Buenos Airesbus Montevideo / ...
4h 45m
$85,000–180,000
Fly
1. Fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP)plane MVD - AEP
2h 39m
$169,085–401,805

Montevideo to Buenos Aires by car ferry

13Weekly Car ferry

2h 30mAverage Duration

$100,000Cheapest Price

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Distance: 201.9 km
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Montevideo, Uruguay and Buenos Aires, Argentina?

Buquebus operates a car ferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Madero twice daily. Tickets cost $100,000–240,000 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Colonia Express operates a bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Puerto de Buenos Aires 5 times a day, and the journey takes 4h 45m. Four other operators also service this route.

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