What is the cheapest way to get from Montevideo to El Bolsón?

The cheapest way to get from Montevideo to El Bolsón is to car ferry and bus which costs $230000 - $500000 and takes 30h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Montevideo to El Bolsón?

The fastest way to get from Montevideo to El Bolsón is to car ferry and fly and bus which takes 10h 2m and costs $230000 - $950000.

Is there a direct bus between Montevideo and El Bolsón?

No, there is no direct bus from Montevideo to El Bolsón. However, there are services departing from Terminal Tres Cruces and arriving at El Bolsón via 36 Don Pedro De Mendoza Av., Terminal de Omnibus Retiro and Bariloche. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 3m.

How far is it from Montevideo to El Bolsón?

The distance between Montevideo and El Bolsón is 1652 km. The road distance is 2150.3 km.

How do I travel from Montevideo to El Bolsón without a car?

The best way to get from Montevideo to El Bolsón without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 30h 40m and costs $230000 - $500000.

How long does it take to get from Montevideo to El Bolsón?

It takes approximately 10h 30m to get from Montevideo to El Bolsón, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montevideo to El Bolsón bus from?

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

Where does the Montevideo to El Bolsón bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Montevideo to El Bolsón?

Yes, the driving distance between Montevideo to El Bolsón is 2150 km. It takes approximately 25h 19m to drive from Montevideo to El Bolsón.

Where can I stay near El Bolsón?

There are 342+ hotels available in El Bolsón.

Montevideo to El Bolsón - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 11 ways to get from Montevideo to El Bolsón by plane, bus, car ferry, train, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Carrasco International Airport to San Carlos De Bariloche Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to San Carlos De Bariloche Airport (BRC)plane MVD - BRC
2. Take the bus from Bariloche Airport to El Bolsonbus
10h 30m
$274,992–677,847
Car ferry to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery, fly to San Carlos De Bariloche Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Maderocarferry
2. Fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to San Carlos De Bariloche Airport (BRC)plane AEP - BRC
3. Take the bus from Bariloche Airport to El Bolsonbus
10h 2m
$229,716–910,527
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Maderocarferry
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Bariloche Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Bariloche to El Bolsónbus
30h 40m
$232,616–491,227
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Maderocarferry
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Carmen de Patagonesbus
3. Take the train from Viedma to San Carlos de Barilochetrain
4. Take the bus from Bariloche to El Bolsónbus
39h 14m
$296,616–526,227
Drive 2,150.3 km
1. Drive from Montevideo to El Bolsóncar 2,150.3 km
25h 19m
$552,848–798,558
Car ferry to Ministro Pistarini International Airport, fly to San Carlos De Bariloche Airport, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Maderocarferry
2. Fly from Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) to San Carlos De Bariloche Airport (BRC)plane EZE - BRC
3. Take the bus from Bariloche Airport to El Bolsonbus
11h 5m
$289,716–1,070,527
Shuttle to Punta Del Este Airport, fly to San Carlos De Bariloche Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Montevideo to Punta Del Este Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Punta Del Este Airport (PDP) to San Carlos De Bariloche Airport (BRC)plane PDP - BRC
3. Take the bus from Bariloche Airport to El Bolsonbus
12h 10m
Car ferry to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery, fly to Esquel Airport, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Maderocarferry
2. Fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Esquel Airport (EQS)plane AEP - EQS
3. Take the bus from Terminal De Ómnibus Esquel to El Bolsónbus
10h 39m
$304,816–928,927
Fly Carrasco International Airport to Esquel Airport, bus
1. Fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Esquel Airport (EQS)plane MVD - EQS
2. Take the bus from Terminal De Ómnibus Esquel to El Bolsónbus
11h 47m
$272,163–953,451
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Puerto de Buenos Airesbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Bariloche Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Bariloche to El Bolsónbus
33h 3m
Bus via La Plata
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Puerto de Buenos Airesbus
2. Take the bus from 112 Brasil Av. to Calle 42_Calle 4bus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de La Plata to Bariloche Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Bariloche to El Bolsónbus
36h 50m

Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to San Carlos De Bariloche Airport (BRC) flights

10Weekly Planes

6h 8mAverage Duration

$264,412Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Montevideo to El Bolsón.

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Distance: 1,652.4 km
Duration: 10h 30m

What companies run services between Montevideo, Uruguay and El Bolsón, Río Negro, Argentina?

You can take a bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to El Bolsón via Puerto de Buenos Aires, 36 Don Pedro De Mendoza Av., 1259 Martinez Zuviria Gustavo, Terminal de Omnibus Retiro, and Bariloche in around 33h 3m.

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