How to get from San Carlos de Bariloche to Buenos Aires
There are 3 ways to get from San Carlos de Bariloche to Buenos Aires: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~2 h 15 min). By bus it's about 28 h, usually the cheapest option. It's about 1.335 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 2 h 15 min | 1.335 km | Airlines: Aerolineas Argentinas, LAN Airlines |
Bus | 28 hestimated | 1.736 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 20 h 25 minestimated | 1.736 km | Estimated from road distance |
Great-circle distances. Flight times and car/bus estimates are approximate; car/bus are derived from road distance.
Each option in detail
✈️ By air
El vuelo entre San Carlos de Bariloche y Buenos Aires dura aproximadamente 2 h 15 min (1.335 km en línea recta).
Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):
🚌 By land (bus and car)
En bus el trayecto ronda las 28 h. En auto son unos 1.736 km por ruta, cerca de 20 h 25 min de manejo. Son estimaciones a partir de la distancia; los horarios reales de bus llegan con la capa terrestre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from San Carlos de Bariloche to Buenos Aires?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~2 h 15 min, by bus ~28 h and by car ~20 h 25 min.
Are there flights from San Carlos de Bariloche to Buenos Aires?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the San Carlos de Bariloche–Buenos Aires route is operated by Aerolineas Argentinas and LAN Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 2 h 15 min and covers about 1.335 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from San Carlos de Bariloche to Buenos Aires?
Flying is much faster (~2 h 15 min vs ~28 h by bus), but the bus is usually cheaper and you don't need to arrive early at the airport.
How long does it take to drive from San Carlos de Bariloche to Buenos Aires?
It's about 1.736 km by road, roughly 20 h 25 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between San Carlos de Bariloche and Buenos Aires?
In a straight line it's about 1.335 km between San Carlos de Bariloche and Buenos Aires.
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