How to get from Ushuaia to El Calafate
There are 3 ways to get from Ushuaia to El Calafate: 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 |
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 Ushuaia y El Calafate 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 Ushuaia to El Calafate?
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 Ushuaia to El Calafate?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Ushuaia–El Calafate route is operated by Aerolineas Argentinas (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 Ushuaia to El Calafate?
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 Ushuaia to El Calafate?
It's about 737 km by road, roughly 8 h 40 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Ushuaia and El Calafate?
In a straight line it's about 567 km between Ushuaia and El Calafate.
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