How to get from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata
There are 3 ways to get from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 5 min). By bus it's about 8 h, usually the cheapest option. It's about 383 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 5 min | 383 km | Airlines: Aerolineas Argentinas, TRIP Linhas A |
Bus | 8 hestimated | 498 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 5 h 50 minestimated | 498 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 Buenos Aires y Mar del Plata dura aproximadamente 1 h 5 min (383 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 8 h. En auto son unos 498 km por ruta, cerca de 5 h 50 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 Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 5 min, by bus ~8 h and by car ~5 h 50 min.
Are there flights from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Buenos Aires–Mar del Plata route is operated by Aerolineas Argentinas and TRIP Linhas A (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 5 min and covers about 383 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 5 min vs ~8 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 Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata?
It's about 498 km by road, roughly 5 h 50 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata?
In a straight line it's about 383 km between Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata.
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