How to get from Santiago to Buenos Aires
There are 3 ways to get from Santiago to Buenos Aires: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~2 h). By bus it's about 24 h 5 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 1.147 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 2 h | 1.147 km | Airlines: Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Canada, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, LAN Airlines |
Bus | 24 h 5 minestimated | 1.491 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 17 h 30 minestimated | 1.491 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 Santiago y Buenos Aires dura aproximadamente 2 h (1.147 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 24 h 5 min. En auto son unos 1.491 km por ruta, cerca de 17 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 Santiago to Buenos Aires?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~2 h, by bus ~24 h 5 min and by car ~17 h 30 min.
Are there flights from Santiago to Buenos Aires?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Santiago–Buenos Aires route is operated by Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Canada, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and LAN Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 2 h and covers about 1.147 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Santiago to Buenos Aires?
Flying is much faster (~2 h vs ~24 h 5 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 Santiago to Buenos Aires?
It's about 1.491 km by road, roughly 17 h 30 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Santiago and Buenos Aires?
In a straight line it's about 1.147 km between Santiago and Buenos Aires.
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