How to get from El Calafate to Ushuaia
There are 3 ways to get from El Calafate to Ushuaia: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 20 min). By bus it's about 11 h 55 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 567 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 20 min | 567 km | Airlines: Aerolineas Argentinas, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines |
Bus | 11 h 55 minestimated | 737 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 8 h 40 minestimated | 737 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 El Calafate y Ushuaia dura aproximadamente 1 h 20 min (567 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 11 h 55 min. En auto son unos 737 km por ruta, cerca de 8 h 40 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 El Calafate to Ushuaia?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 20 min, by bus ~11 h 55 min and by car ~8 h 40 min.
Are there flights from El Calafate to Ushuaia?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the El Calafate–Ushuaia route is operated by Aerolineas Argentinas and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 20 min and covers about 567 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from El Calafate to Ushuaia?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 20 min vs ~11 h 55 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 El Calafate to Ushuaia?
It's about 737 km by road, roughly 8 h 40 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between El Calafate and Ushuaia?
In a straight line it's about 567 km between El Calafate and Ushuaia.
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