Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata

Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata

Buenos Aires
Mar del Plata
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Transportation from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata

Facts about the transport from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata

Cheapest Transport$34
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure12:05 AM
Latest Departure11:59 PM
Departures per day311
Distance504 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAerolineas Argentinas, Chevallier, El Aguila, Empresa Argentina, Flecha Bus, Micromar, Platabus, Platabus, Plusmar, Rutatlantica, Tony Tur, Via Tac, Via Tac, Via Tac

How to get from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata

Travelling between Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 257.82 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 33.35.

How long does it take to get from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 11 hours to travel between Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 10h 5m to reach Mar del Plata.

How much does it cost to get from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata?

Travelling between Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata can be as cheap as USD 33.35 if you opt for a El Aguila bus and as expensive as USD 257.82 if you buy a Aerolineas Argentinas flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata ?

  • 309 from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata starting from 00:05 Retiro Bus Station until 23:59 Retiro Bus Station
  • 2 from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata starting from 09:50 Jorge Newbery Airpark until 19:55 Jorge Newbery Airpark

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 257.82.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata

Aerolineas Argentinas

Bus

Travelling from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata

Chevallier, El Aguila, Empresa Argentina, Flecha Bus, Micromar, Platabus, Plusmar, Rutatlantica, Tony Tur, Via Tac, Via Tac, Via Tac

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 52% took a train
  • 48% opted for a bus