What is the cheapest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to El Chaltén?

The cheapest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to El Chaltén is to bus which costs $400000 - $850000 and takes 3 days 18h.

What is the fastest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to El Chaltén?

The fastest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to El Chaltén is to fly and bus which takes 13h 37m and costs $370000 - $1200000.

Is there a direct bus between Rio de Janeiro and El Chaltén?

No, there is no direct bus from Rio de Janeiro to El Chaltén. However, there are services departing from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio and arriving at El Chaltén via Terminal de Omnibus Retiro and Terminal de Omnibus de Caleta Olivia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 18h.

How far is it from Rio de Janeiro to El Chaltén?

The distance between Rio de Janeiro and El Chaltén is 4140 km. The road distance is 5171.8 km.

How do I travel from Rio de Janeiro to El Chaltén without a car?

The best way to get from Rio de Janeiro to El Chaltén without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 18h and costs $400000 - $850000.

How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to El Chaltén?

It takes approximately 15h 55m to get from Rio de Janeiro to El Chaltén, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rio de Janeiro to El Chaltén bus from?

Rio de Janeiro to El Chaltén bus services, operated by JBL Internacional, depart from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio station.

Where does the Rio de Janeiro to El Chaltén bus arrive?

Rio de Janeiro to El Chaltén bus services, operated by JBL Internacional, arrive at Terminal de Omnibus Retiro station.

Can I drive from Rio de Janeiro to El Chaltén?

Yes, the driving distance between Rio de Janeiro to El Chaltén is 5172 km. It takes approximately 2 days 16h to drive from Rio de Janeiro to El Chaltén.

Where can I stay near El Chaltén?

There are 181+ hotels available in El Chaltén.

Rio de Janeiro to El Chaltén - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to El Chaltén by plane, bus, or car

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

Fly from Santos Dumont Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to El Calafate (FTE)plane SDU - FTE
2. Take the bus from El Calafate Airport to El Chalténbus
15h 55m
$591,107–1,941,554
Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to El Calafate (FTE)plane GIG - FTE
2. Take the bus from El Calafate Airport to El Chalténbus
13h 37m
$371,255–1,161,255
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal de Omnibus Retirobus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Terminal de Omnibus de Caleta Oliviabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Caleta Olivia to El Chalténbus
3d 18h
$403,120–815,356
Drive 5,171.8 km
1. Drive from Rio de Janeiro to El Chalténcar 5,171.8 km
2d 16h
$782,151–1,129,774
Bus via Balneário Camboriú
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviário de Itapemabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Itapema to Terminal de Omnibus Retirobus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Comodoro Rivadaviabus
4. Take the bus from Comodoro Rivadavia to El Chalténbus
4d 2h
$493,230–932,402

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to El Calafate (FTE) flights

20Weekly Planes

16h 38mAverage Duration

$441,257Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,140.1 km
Duration: 15h 55m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and El Chaltén, Santa Cruz, Argentina?

You can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to El Chaltén via Terminal de Omnibus Retiro and Terminal de Omnibus de Caleta Olivia in around 3d 18h.

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