Montevideo to Buenos Aires

Montevideo to Buenos Aires

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Montevideo to Buenos Aires Schedule

Montevideo to Buenos Aires Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Colonia Express High Speed Ferry 05:00 - 09:45UYU 2,597
Colonia Express High Speed Ferry 07:00 - 11:45UYU 2,629
Aerolineas Argentinas Economy #AR138109:05 - 10:00UYU 16,066
Buquebus Reserved Seat Economy 11:00 - 13:30UYU 3,998
Aerolineas Argentinas Economy #AR138512:10 - 13:05UYU 4,461
Colonia Express High Speed Ferry 14:30 - 19:15UYU 2,522
Colonia Express High Speed Ferry 17:00 - 21:45UYU 2,951
LATAM Airlines Group Economy 19:46 - 23:50UYU 22,038
Aerolineas Argentinas Economy #AR138321:05 - 22:00UYU 4,714
Pullman General Belgrano Executive Sleeper 22:30 - 06:45UYU 4,131

Transportation from Montevideo to Buenos Aires

Facts about the transport from Montevideo to Buenos Aires

Cheapest Transport$68
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure5:00 AM
Latest Departure10:30 PM
Departures per day15
Distance413 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAerolineas Argentinas, Buquebus, Colonia Express, Colonia Express, Pullman General Belgrano

How to get from Montevideo to Buenos Aires

Travelling between Montevideo and Buenos Aires is possible by Flight, bus and ferry. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 122.21 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+ferry which will set you back mere USD 67.56.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 9 hours to travel between Montevideo and Buenos Aires depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Montevideo and Buenos Aires. Flight will bring you to your destination in 55m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 8h 15m to reach Buenos Aires.

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

Travelling between Montevideo and Buenos Aires can be as cheap as USD 67.56 if you opt for a Colonia Express bus+ferry and as expensive as USD 122.21 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 Montevideo and Buenos Aires ?

  • 10 from Montevideo to Buenos Aires starting from 05:00 Montevideo Port until 19:30 Montevideo Port
  • 2 from Montevideo to Buenos Aires starting from 19:25 Montevideo Airport until 21:30 Montevideo Airport
  • 2 by Bus+Ferry from Montevideo to Buenos Aires starting from 05:00 Montevideo Tres Cruces Terminal until 07:00 Montevideo Tres Cruces Terminal
  • 1 from Montevideo to Buenos Aires starting from 22:30 Montevideo Tres Cruces until 22:30 Montevideo Tres Cruces

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

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 Montevideo to Buenos Aires, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 122.23.

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 Montevideo and Buenos Aires

Aerolineas Argentinas

Bus

Travelling from Montevideo to Buenos Aires 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 Montevideo and Buenos Aires

Pullman General Belgrano

Ferry

Ferry may be a tiring experience especially if you are prone to seasickness and often is not the cheapest option available but it almost always makes for a very picturesque journey.

Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.

Companies operating ferry routes between Montevideo and Buenos Aires

Buquebus, Colonia Express

What is the most popular transport to get from Montevideo to Buenos Aires?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 75% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 23% travelled aboard a ferry
  • 2% decided to fly