How to get from Buenos Aires to Porto Alegre
There are 3 ways to get from Buenos Aires to Porto Alegre: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 40 min). By bus it's about 17 h 50 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 849 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 40 min | 849 km | Airlines: Aerolineas Argentinas, City Connexion Airlines |
Bus | 17 h 50 minestimated | 1.104 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 13 hestimated | 1.104 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 Porto Alegre dura aproximadamente 1 h 40 min (849 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 17 h 50 min. En auto son unos 1.104 km por ruta, cerca de 13 h 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 Porto Alegre?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 40 min, by bus ~17 h 50 min and by car ~13 h.
Are there flights from Buenos Aires to Porto Alegre?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Buenos Aires–Porto Alegre route is operated by Aerolineas Argentinas and City Connexion Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 40 min and covers about 849 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Buenos Aires to Porto Alegre?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 40 min vs ~17 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 Porto Alegre?
It's about 1.104 km by road, roughly 13 h of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Buenos Aires and Porto Alegre?
In a straight line it's about 849 km between Buenos Aires and Porto Alegre.
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