How to get from Buenos Aires to Neuquén
There are 3 ways to get from Buenos Aires to Neuquén: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 50 min). By bus it's about 20 h 50 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 995 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 50 min | 995 km | Airlines: Aerolineas Argentinas, LAN Airlines |
Bus | 20 h 50 minestimated | 1.294 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 15 h 15 minestimated | 1.294 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 Neuquén dura aproximadamente 1 h 50 min (995 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 20 h 50 min. En auto son unos 1.294 km por ruta, cerca de 15 h 15 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 Neuquén?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 50 min, by bus ~20 h 50 min and by car ~15 h 15 min.
Are there flights from Buenos Aires to Neuquén?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Buenos Aires–Neuquén route is operated by Aerolineas Argentinas and LAN Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 50 min and covers about 995 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Buenos Aires to Neuquén?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 50 min vs ~20 h 50 min 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 Neuquén?
It's about 1.294 km by road, roughly 15 h 15 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Buenos Aires and Neuquén?
In a straight line it's about 995 km between Buenos Aires and Neuquén.
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