How to get from Puerto Iguazú to Buenos Aires
There are 3 ways to get from Puerto Iguazú to Buenos Aires: 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 Puerto Iguazú y Buenos Aires 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 Puerto Iguazú to Buenos Aires?
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 Puerto Iguazú to Buenos Aires?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Puerto Iguazú–Buenos Aires 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 Puerto Iguazú to Buenos Aires?
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 Puerto Iguazú to Buenos Aires?
It's about 1.366 km by road, roughly 16 h 5 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Puerto Iguazú and Buenos Aires?
In a straight line it's about 1.051 km between Puerto Iguazú and Buenos Aires.
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