How to get from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazú
There are 3 ways to get from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazú: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 55 min). By bus it's about 22 h, usually the cheapest option. It's about 1.051 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 55 min | 1.051 km | Airlines: Aerolineas Argentinas, LAN Airlines |
Bus | 22 hestimated | 1.366 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 16 h 5 minestimated | 1.366 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 Puerto Iguazú dura aproximadamente 1 h 55 min (1.051 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 22 h. En auto son unos 1.366 km por ruta, cerca de 16 h 5 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 Puerto Iguazú?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 55 min, by bus ~22 h and by car ~16 h 5 min.
Are there flights from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazú?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Buenos Aires–Puerto Iguazú route is operated by Aerolineas Argentinas and LAN Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 55 min and covers about 1.051 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazú?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 55 min vs ~22 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 Puerto Iguazú?
It's about 1.366 km by road, roughly 16 h 5 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Buenos Aires and Puerto Iguazú?
In a straight line it's about 1.051 km between Buenos Aires and Puerto Iguazú.
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