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Getting from Buenos Aires to Patagonia

Patagonia is a region in south Argentina , well known for natural landscape. Tourists come here for trekking, climbing glaciers, trying water sports and many more.

The most important cities in Patagonia are:

  • Ushuaia , the largest city in Tierra del Fuego, is the base for most treks and trips to Antarctica.
  • San Carlos de Bariloche , or simply Bariloche , is located on the foothills of the Andes and is well known trekking, climbing, extreme sports and skiing. You might just feel like you are somewhere in Switzerland not in Argentina, thanks to the atmosphere, chocolate boutiques and St. Bernard dogs on display (for tourists).
  • El Calafate is a small city in Patagonia , located on the glacial blue Lago Argentina. The natural beauty attracted travelers and the city is growing continuously.
  • Puerto Madryn is located on the shores of Gulfo Nuevo and is a very popular summer destination because of its beaches.

There are two easy ways for the travelers to get to Patagonia: via Buenos Aires , the capital of Argentina, or via Santiago de Chile, the capital of Chile. And most likely you’ll be traveling either to Bariloche or Ushuaia and then connect to other places in the area.

Quick summary

The cheapest way to travel between the capital of Buenos Aires and Patagonia is the bus. However, the traveling times are long. It’s cheaper to fly into Ushuaia than into Bariloche but make sure to book your flight in advance.

Getting from Buenos Aires to Bariloche

Flights

San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC) serves Bariloche and offers connections to/from both airports serving Buenos Aires: Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) and Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP). Flights between the two cities are operated by: Aerochaco (Aeroparque), Aerolíneas Argentinas (Aeroparque, Ezeiza), Austral Líneas Aéreas (Aeroparque), LAD (Aeroparque) and LAN Argentina (Aeroparque).

During the low season (mid-May 2012) expect to pay from US$314 one way on LAN, while a return flight will set you back from US$610. The same prices are valid for early during the high season, too.

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Buses

There are quite a lot of companies operating between the two cities. The travel time is between 20 h and 21 h and single fares start at AR$ 614 / US$140. Via Bariloche and Andesmar are just two options for your trip.

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Driving

The distance between the two cities is 1570 km (shortest route on RN 5) and you can cover it in about 18 ½ h. Of course, considering the distance, if you plan to rent a car, then you should plan this as a road trip rather than traveling from one point to another.

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Getting from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia

Flights

Ushuaia International Airport (USH) is a small airport serving the city and offering direct flights to Buenos Aires (Aeroparque). The flights are operated by Aerolíneas Argentinas and LAN Argentina.

During the low season (mid-May 2012) expect to pay from US$289 one way on Aerolíneas Argentinas, while a RT flight starts at US$579. By mid-September expect to find slightly cheaper flights (from US$246 one way) on LAN.

Buses

There are no direct buses between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia. You can connect through Rio Gallegos. Andesmar, El Pinguino and Via Bariloche offer buses from Buenos Aires to Rio Gallegos and the single fare starts at AR$ 804 / US$183. The travel time is between 35 h and 38 h 40 min.

From Rio Gallegos it’s another 12 h trip and the single fares start at AR$ 110 / US$25. Just show up at the bus station and ask for tickets.

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Getting from Buenos Aires to Bariloche

Bariloche is located at the foothills of the Andes. It’s where all tourists who plan to explore the lakes or mountains arrive , whether they plan to hike during the summer or ski during the winter.

Quick summary

The distance between the two cities is not exactly short so traveling between Buenos Aires and Bariloche is not exactly the cheapest affair. But the bus fare is about half of the airfare and you also depart and arrive from stations much closer to the city centers than the airports.

Flights from Buenos Aires (airport code: AEP) to Bariloche

Ezeiza International Airport (EZE), officially known as Ministro Pistarini International Airport , is the main airport serving the capital of Buenos Aires and Argentina. Located 22 km from the city center, it is hub for Aerolíneas Argentinas and LAN Argentina.

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) is the second airport serving the capital and the one handling the majority of flights to/from Bariloche. It is located just 2 km from the city center and it is the main airport handling domestic flights.

Bariloche is served by San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC) , located 13 km from the city center. It is the fourth largest airport in Argentina but it’s not hub for any airline.

Flights between Buenos Aires and Bariloche are operated by: Aerochaco (Aeroparque), Aerolíneas Argentinas (Aeroparque, Ezeiza), Austral Líneas Aéreas (Aeroparque), LAD (Aeroparque) and LAN Argentina (Aeroparque).

The flight time between Buenos Aires Aeroparque and Bariloche is about 2 ½ h. During the low season (mid-May 2012) expect to pay from US$314 one way on LAN. A return flight starts at US$610. The same prices are valid for early during the high season, too.

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>>Flights to Buenos Aires
>>Flights to Bariloche

Buses from Buenos Aires to Bariloche

There are a lot of bus companies operating between the two cities, including:

  • Via Bariloche : operates 6 buses daily between the cities and also offers the possibility to buy tickets from two other sister companies. There are four types of seats available, which also means the prices are different. The cheapest are Semi Cama seats and a single ticket is 614 Argentine peso / US$140. The travel time is 21 h.
  • Andesmar : operates three buses on this route and the fares are the same. The travel time is about 20 h.

Both companies allow travelers to purchase the tickets online.

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Driving from Buenos Aires to Bariloche

You can rent a car in the capital and plan to drive the 1570 km (shortest route on RN 5) all the way to Bariloche. The total drive time is about 18 ½ hours (as per Google Maps), but you should plan this as route trip, with multiple stops along the way. Please note that the route mentioned has toll roads.

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Cheap Hotels in Bariloche

Bariloche is the gateway into Patagonia, a scenic city tucked between lakes and the Andes. Most visitors come here to enjoy the nature and many are looking for places to stay outside the city limits.

There are plenty of hostels for those looking for a cheap place to stay – and many of them offer stunning views of the area – but there are also budget, mid-range and luxury hotels for those looking for something different.

In most cases, you’ll find that hotels located in the city center – or close to it – might cost less than hotels located outside the city, especially if they offer panoramic views of the area.

During the low season (April to June), expect to find double rooms with shared bathrooms from US$21 per night and apartments (for 2) from US$30 per night. A double room in a 3-star hotel wills set you back from US$35 per night. During the high season, expect to pay from US$26 per night for a double room with shared bathroom. In a 2-star hotel, double rooms start at US$45 per night , while if you choose a 3-star hotel, expect to pay from US$90 per night.

Make sure to book your hotel room in advance, especially if you plan to visit during the high season (either summer or winter).

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