How to get from Buenos Aires to Salta
There are 3 ways to get from Buenos Aires to Salta: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~2 h 10 min). By bus it's about 26 h 45 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 1.276 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 2 h 10 min | 1.276 km | Airlines: Aerolineas Argentinas, LAN Airlines, Omni Air International |
Bus | 26 h 45 minestimated | 1.659 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 19 h 30 minestimated | 1.659 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 Salta dura aproximadamente 2 h 10 min (1.276 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 26 h 45 min. En auto son unos 1.659 km por ruta, cerca de 19 h 30 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 Salta?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~2 h 10 min, by bus ~26 h 45 min and by car ~19 h 30 min.
Are there flights from Buenos Aires to Salta?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Buenos Aires–Salta route is operated by Aerolineas Argentinas, LAN Airlines and Omni Air International (may vary). The flight takes about 2 h 10 min and covers about 1.276 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Buenos Aires to Salta?
Flying is much faster (~2 h 10 min vs ~26 h 45 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 Salta?
It's about 1.659 km by road, roughly 19 h 30 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Buenos Aires and Salta?
In a straight line it's about 1.276 km between Buenos Aires and Salta.
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