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How to get fromNatales to El Chalténby ferry, bus, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Tour, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Canal Señoret to Puerto Natalesferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario to Terminal Omnibus Municipalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Calafate to El Chalténbus bus
    10h 47m
    $329,739–450,739

  2. Tour, bus, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Canal Señoret to Puerto Natalesferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario to Cerro Guidobus bus
    3. Drive from Cerro Guido to El Calafatecar car
    4. Take the bus from El Calafate to El Chalténbus bus
    12h 31m
    $365,092–398,092

  3. Tour, shuttle

    1. Take the ferry from Canal Señoret to Puerto Natalesferry ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Natales to Cerro Castilloshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Cerro Castillo to El Calafateshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from El Calafate to El Chalténshuttle bus
    16h 22m
    $571,739–588,739

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  • Distance: 493.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 47m

What companies run services between Natales, Chile and El Chaltén, Santa Cruz, Argentina?

There is no direct connection from Natales to El Chaltén. However, you can take the ferry to Puerto Natales, walk to Terminal Rodoviario, take the bus to Terminal Omnibus Municipal, then take the bus to El Chaltén. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Canal Señoret to El Chaltén via Puerto Natales, Terminal Rodoviario, Cerro Guido, and El Calafate in around 12h 31m.

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