What is the cheapest way to get from Río Tranquilo to El Calafate?

The cheapest way to get from Río Tranquilo to El Calafate is to drive which costs $130000 - $190000 and takes 15h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Río Tranquilo to El Calafate?

The fastest way to get from Río Tranquilo to El Calafate is to drive which takes 15h 47m and costs $130000 - $190000.

Is there a direct bus between Río Tranquilo and El Calafate?

No, there is no direct bus from Río Tranquilo to El Calafate. However, there are services departing from Cochrane and arriving at El Terminal de Omnibus El Calafate via Terminal De Ómnibus Los Antiguos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 26m.

How far is it from Río Tranquilo to El Calafate?

The distance between Río Tranquilo and El Calafate is 734 km. The road distance is 712.7 km.

How do I travel from Río Tranquilo to El Calafate without a car?

The best way to get from Río Tranquilo to El Calafate without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 2 days 9h and costs $110000 - $400000.

How long does it take to get from Río Tranquilo to El Calafate?

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Río Tranquilo to El Calafate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Río Tranquilo to El Calafate bus from?

Río Tranquilo to El Calafate bus services, operated by Chile Local Buses, depart from Cochrane station.

Where does the Río Tranquilo to El Calafate bus arrive?

Río Tranquilo to El Calafate bus services, operated by Chile Local Buses, arrive at Chile Chico station.

What is the time difference between Río Tranquilo and El Calafate?

El Calafate is 1h ahead of Río Tranquilo. It is currently 11:11 PM in Río Tranquilo and 12:11 AM in El Calafate.

Can I drive from Río Tranquilo to El Calafate?

Yes, the driving distance between Río Tranquilo to El Calafate is 713 km. It takes approximately 15h 47m to drive from Río Tranquilo to El Calafate.

Where can I stay near El Calafate?

There are 377+ hotels available in El Calafate.

Río Tranquilo to El Calafate - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

How to get fromRío Tranquilo to El Calafate

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There are 5 ways to get from Río Tranquilo to El Calafate by bus, car, plane, car ferry, or shuttle

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Bus, drive, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Cochrane to Chile Chicobus
2. Drive from Chile Chico to Perito Morenocar
3. Fly from Perito Moreno to El Calafateplane
8h 11m
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cochrane to Puerto Yungaybus
2. Take the carferry from Puerto Yungay to Puerto Natalescarferry
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario to El Calafatebus
2d 9h
$116,784–397,063
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cochrane to Chile Chicobus Cochrane
2. Take the bus from Terminal De Ómnibus Los Antiguos to El Terminal de Omnibus El Calafatebus
19h 26m
$226,716–266,796
Drive 712.7 km
1. Drive from Río Tranquilo to El Calafatecar 712.7 km
15h 47m
$131,745–190,298
Bus, Tour
1. Take the bus from Cochrane to Chile Chicobus
2. Take the bus from Terminal De Ómnibus Los Antiguos to Terminal de Ómnibus El Chaltenbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from El Chaltén to El Calafateshuttle
26h 20m
$329,216–387,296

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Map of how to get from Río Tranquilo to El Calafate.

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Distance: 734.4 km
Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Río Tranquilo, Aisén, Chile and El Calafate, Argentina?

You can take a vehicle from Río Tranquilo to El Calafate via Cochrane, Chile Chico, Terminal De Ómnibus Los Antiguos, and El Terminal de Omnibus El Calafate in around 19h 26m.

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