What is the cheapest way to get from Puerto Madryn to El Calafate?

The cheapest way to get from Puerto Madryn to El Calafate is to drive which costs $160000 - $250000 and takes 18h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Puerto Madryn to El Calafate?

The fastest way to get from Puerto Madryn to El Calafate is to fly which takes 12h 58m and costs $500000 - $1500000.

Is there a direct bus between Puerto Madryn and El Calafate?

No, there is no direct bus from Puerto Madryn to El Calafate. However, there are services departing from Puerto Madryn and arriving at El Terminal de Omnibus El Calafate via Luis Piedrabuena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 10m.

How far is it from Puerto Madryn to El Calafate?

The distance between Puerto Madryn and El Calafate is 1019 km. The road distance is 1262.9 km.

How do I travel from Puerto Madryn to El Calafate without a car?

The best way to get from Puerto Madryn to El Calafate without a car is to bus which takes 24h 10m and costs $160000 - $270000.

How long does it take to get from Puerto Madryn to El Calafate?

It takes approximately 12h 58m to get from Puerto Madryn to El Calafate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Puerto Madryn to El Calafate bus from?

Puerto Madryn to El Calafate bus services, operated by Tramat, depart from Puerto Madryn station.

Bus or fly from Puerto Madryn to El Calafate?

The best way to get from Puerto Madryn to El Calafate is to fly which takes 12h 58m and costs $500000 - $1500000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160000 - $270000 and takes 24h 10m.

Where does the Puerto Madryn to El Calafate bus arrive?

Puerto Madryn to El Calafate bus services, operated by Tramat, arrive at Luis Piedrabuena station.

Can I drive from Puerto Madryn to El Calafate?

Yes, the driving distance between Puerto Madryn to El Calafate is 1263 km. It takes approximately 18h 13m to drive from Puerto Madryn to El Calafate.

Where can I stay near El Calafate?

There are 377+ hotels available in El Calafate.

Puerto Madryn to El Calafate - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Puerto Madryn to El Calafate by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from El Tehuelche (PMY) to El Calafate (FTE)plane PMY - FTE
12h 58m
$527,137–1,469,071
Drive 1,262.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Puerto Madryn to El Calafatecar 1,262.9 km
18h 13m
$168,705–243,685
Bus
1. Take the bus from Puerto Madryn to Luis Piedrabuenabus Jujuy
2. Take the bus from Luis Piedrabuena to El Terminal de Omnibus El Calafatebus Bariloche
24h 10m
$169,019–267,854
Bus via Perito Moreno
1. Take the bus from Puerto Madryn to Comodoro Rivadaviabus
2. Take the bus from Comodoro Rivadavia to Perito Morenobus
3. Take the bus from Terminal De Ómnibus Perito Moreno to Terminal de Ómnibus El Chaltenbus
4. Take the bus from El Chaltén to El Calafatebus
37h 1m

El Tehuelche (PMY) to El Calafate (FTE) flights

4Weekly Planes

13h 11mAverage Duration

$430,847Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,018.9 km
Duration: 12h 58m

What companies run services between Puerto Madryn, Argentina and El Calafate, Argentina?

Aerolíneas Argentinas and JetSMART fly from El Tehuelche (PMY) to El Calafate (FTE) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puerto Madryn to El Calafate via Luis Piedrabuena and El Terminal de Omnibus El Calafate in around 24h 10m.

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