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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from El Calafate to San Rafael

Composite routes from El Calafate to San Rafael

Cheapest
32 h 2 min
Car
2612 km.
from $143
Other
42 h 30 min
1776 km.
from $280.99
10 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
1776 km.
from $329.91
11 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
1776 km.
from $505.78
44 h 24 min
1776 km.
from $255.72
44 h 45 min
1776 km.
from $290.54

Transport providers

Bus operators

Marga Taqsa

Phone:
0800-3331188
Email:
info@taqsa.com.ar
Website:
taqsa.com.ar/
Bus from El Calafate to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$47.14
Bus from El Terminal de Omnibus El Calafate to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
28h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$178.35–$305.74
Bus from El Chaltén to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
25h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$140.13–$254.79

Viatac

Phone:
0810-333-7575
Email:
viatacpasajes@gmail.com
Website:
viatac.com.ar/
Bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Sierra
Ave. Duration:
18h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.44–$140.13

Andesmar

Phone:
0810 122 1122
Email:
gestionesatc@andesmar.com.ar
Website:
andesmar.com/es
Bus from Sierra Grande to San
Ave. Duration:
18h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.07–$121.02
Bus from Terminal Mendoza to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.89–$33.12
Bus from Bariloche to San
Ave. Duration:
14h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.15–$108.28

Cata Internacional

Phone:
0800 122 2282
Email:
atencionalcliente@catainternacional.com
Website:
catainternacional.com/
Bus from Terminal Mendoza to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$22.93
Bus from Bariloche to San
Ave. Duration:
15h 10m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.70–$101.91

20 De Junio

Phone:
0800-222-6513
Email:
informes@la20.com.ar
Website:
la20.com.ar/web/
Bus from Ediro San Luis to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$28.03

Turismo Buttini

Phone:
+54 260 442 1413
Email:
info@abuttini.com
Website:
turismobuttinihnos.tur.ar/
Bus from Terminal Mendoza to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.21–$14.01

Chalten Travel

Phone:
+54 9 2902 415 444
Email:
contacto@chaltentravel.com
Website:
chaltentravel.com/
Bus from El Calafate to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.22–$44.59

Caltur

Phone:
+54 02902 491-368
Website:
caltur.com.ar/
Bus from El Calafate to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$37.90

Iselin

Phone:
+54 0 261 517 7578
Email:
ventasweb@iselin.com.ar
Website:
iselin.com.ar/
Bus from Terminal Mendoza to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.89

Airlines

Aerolíneas Argentinas

Website:
aerolineas.com.ar/
Plane from El Calafate to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 7m
Frequency:
Thursday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$95.55–$828.06
Plane from El Calafate to Governor
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$229.31–$611.49
Plane from El Calafate to Brigadier
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$216.57–$828.06

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from El Calafate to Governor
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$95.55–$458.62

Flybondi

Website:
flybondi.com/
Plane from El Calafate to Governor
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.83–$496.83

Questions and Answers

How can you travel from El Calafate to San Rafael the most affordably?

$166.00 - $319.23

What is the fastest way to get from El Calafate to San Rafael?

The fastest way to get from El Calafate to San Rafael is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $102.15 - $459.69.

Does El Calafate have a direct bus connection to San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from El Calafate to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from El Calafate and arriving at San Rafael via Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos and Sierra Grande. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 hours and 30 minutes.

How many kilometers is it from El Calafate to San Rafael?

1798.0 km

How can I travel from El Calafate to San Rafael using public transportation?

The best way to get from El Calafate to San Rafael using public transportation is to take a bus which takes 42 hours and 30 minutes and costs between $166.00 and $319.23.

How long does it take to travel from El Calafate to San Rafael?

It takes approximately 7 hours 31 minutes to travel from El Calafate to San Rafael, including transfers.

Where can I catch the El Calafate to San Rafael bus from?

El Calafate to San Rafael bus services, operated by Marga Taqsa, depart from El Calafate station.

What is the best way to get from El Calafate to San Rafael?

The best way to get from El Calafate to San Rafael is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $102.15 - $459.69. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $166.00 - $319.23 and takes 42h 30m.

Where does the bus that travels between El Calafate and San Rafael stop?

The bus services, operated by Marga Taqsa, arrive at Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos station.

Can I drive from El Calafate to San Rafael?

The driving distance between El Calafate and San Rafael is 2701 km. It takes approximately 32 hours and 7 minutes to drive from El Calafate to San Rafael.

Where can I find hotels near San Rafael?

There are 1117+ hotels available in San Rafael. Prices start at $16.15 per night.
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