What is the cheapest way to get from Montevideo to Colonia?

The cheapest way to get from Montevideo to Colonia is to bus which costs $13 - $18 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Montevideo to Colonia?

The fastest way to get from Montevideo to Colonia is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Montevideo and Colonia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Tres Cruces and arriving at Terminal de Omnibus Colonia del Sacramento. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct ferry between Montevideo and Colonia?

No, there is no direct ferry from Montevideo to Colonia. However, there are services departing from Puerto Montevideo and arriving at Colonia via Puerto Madero. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Montevideo to Colonia?

The distance between Montevideo and Colonia is 181 km. The road distance is 179.2 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Montevideo to Colonia?

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How do I travel from Montevideo to Colonia without a car?

The best way to get from Montevideo to Colonia without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $13 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Montevideo to Colonia?

The bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Terminal de Omnibus Colonia del Sacramento takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Montevideo to Colonia bus from?

Montevideo to Colonia bus services, operated by COT, depart from Terminal Tres Cruces station.

Where does the Montevideo to Colonia bus arrive?

Montevideo to Colonia bus services, operated by COT, arrive at Terminal de Omnibus Colonia del Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Montevideo to Colonia?

Yes, the driving distance between Montevideo to Colonia is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Montevideo to Colonia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Montevideo to Colonia?

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Where can I stay near Colonia?

There are 246+ hotels available in Colonia.

Montevideo to Colonia - 5 ways to travel via bus, car ferry, ferry, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Montevideo to Colonia by bus, car ferry, ferry, car, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Terminal de Omnibus Colonia del Sacramentobus Montevideo
2h 50m
$13–18
Car ferry, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Maderocarferry Montevideo
2. Take the ferry from Puerto Madero to Coloniaferry Buenos Aires
4h 45m
$91–281
Drive 179.2 km
1. Drive from Montevideo to Colonia del Sacramentocar 179.2 km
2h 22m
$31–45
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Montevideo to Colonia del Sacramentoshuttle
2h
Bus via Puntas de Valdéz
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Radial San Josebus Tres Cruces
2. Take the bus from Empalme R1 & 3 to Terminal de Omnibus Colonia del Sacramentobus
3h 40m
$13–19

Montevideo to Colonia by bus

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Distance: 181.2 km
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Montevideo, Uruguay and Colonia, Uruguay?

COT operates a bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Terminal de Omnibus Colonia del Sacramento every 2 hours. Tickets cost $14–17 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Turil also services this route every 3 hours.

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