Buenos Aires to Montevideo

Buenos Aires to Montevideo

Buenos Aires
Montevideo
Mon, Jul 8
One Way
NaN Passengers

Best Options

 
$68
 
 
$363

Other Options

Buenos Aires to Montevideo Schedule

Buenos Aires to Montevideo Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Aerolineas Argentinas Economy #AR138007:40 - 08:30ARS 129,915
Sky Airline Economy 08:00 - 11:37ARS 266,594
Colonia Express High Speed Ferry 10:30 - 15:15ARS 59,660
JetSmart Economy 12:30 - 10:20ARS 273,694
Aerolineas Argentinas Economy #AR138817:45 - 18:35ARS 173,227
Aerolineas Argentinas Economy #AR139019:45 - 20:35ARS 364,931
Colonia Express High Speed Ferry 20:00 - 00:45ARS 68,172
Pullman General Belgrano Executive Sleeper 22:30 - 06:45ARS 74,323

Transportation from Buenos Aires to Montevideo

Facts about the transport from Buenos Aires to Montevideo

Cheapest Transport$68
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure7:55 AM
Latest Departure10:30 PM
Departures per day17
Distance586 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAerolineas Argentinas, Buquebus, Colonia Express, Condor Estrella, Empresa General Artigas

How to get from Buenos Aires to Montevideo

When you want to get from Buenos Aires to Montevideo, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Ferry

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 362.08. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+ferry as a bus+ferry ticket costs as low as USD 67.02.

How far is Buenos Aires from Montevideo?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Buenos Aires to Montevideo. Your trip will be a total of 365 miles (586 km). The flying distance is 170 miles (273 km).

How long does it take to get from Buenos Aires to Montevideo?

The travel time from Buenos Aires to Montevideo can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 9 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Buenos Aires to Montevideo?

The cost of the trip from Buenos Aires to Montevideo varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Colonia Express: travelling by bus+ferry expect to pay as low as USD 67.02 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 362.08.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Buenos Aires to Montevideo:

  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 67.02. From Buenos Aires to Montevideo starting from 08:30 Cologne Express Port until 12:50 Cologne Express Port
  • Bus tickets - USD 70.46 to USD 83.29;
  • Ferry tickets - USD 140.41 to USD 140.41.
  • Plane tickets - USD 230.27 to USD 362.08;

How many trips per day are there between Buenos Aires and Montevideo?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 22:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 22:30. There are 8 available bus trips every day.
  • Flights from Buenos Aires to Montevideo depart during the day - there are approximately 3 departures a day.
  • 3 by Bus+Ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo starting from 08:30 Cologne Express Port until 12:50 Cologne Express Port
  • Ferries leave from Buenos Aires for Montevideo 3 times a day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Buenos Aires to Montevideo. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 230.27.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Buenos Aires to Montevideo

Aerolineas Argentinas

Buses

Taking a bus from Buenos Aires to Montevideo is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Ferries

Travelling by ferry is one of the most scenic ways to get from Buenos Aires to Montevideo as it combines transportation and sightseeing to some extent.

However, with these upsides in mind, you should still understand ferry travel is not for everyone. If you’re prone to seasickness it may be an unpleasant experience. As a rule, a ferry journey isn’t the cheapest way to travel During the high season ferry tickets might be hard to get, so you should always book in advance when possible.

Things to remember: ferry rides are dependent on weather conditions..

The most popular transport from Buenos Aires to Montevideo

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Buenos Aires to Montevideo? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 68% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 23% users voted for a ferry ticket.
  • 9% users took a plane.