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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Calama to El Calafate

Composite routes from Calama to El Calafate

Cheapest
2 d 2 h 24 min
Car
4213 km.
from $231
Other
13 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
3113 km.
from $10.87
2 d 16 h 33 min
3114 km.
from $420.82
15 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
3113 km.
from $10.87
3 d 10 min
3114 km.
from $328.26

Transport providers

Bus operators

Marga Taqsa

Phone:
0800-3331188
Email:
info@taqsa.com.ar
Website:
taqsa.com.ar/
Bus from Luis Piedrabuena to El
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.35–$82.70
Bus from Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche to El
Ave. Duration:
26h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.95–$241.73

Viatac

Phone:
0810-333-7575
Email:
viatacpasajes@gmail.com
Website:
viatac.com.ar/
Bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Luis
Ave. Duration:
46h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$190.84–$318.06

Andesmar

Phone:
0810 122 1122
Email:
gestionesatc@andesmar.com.ar
Website:
andesmar.com/es
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Bariloche
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$120.86

Pullman Bus

Phone:
+56 600 600 0018
Email:
clientes@pullmanbus.cl
Website:
pullmanbus.cl
Bus from Calama to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.53–$41.98

Pluss Chile

Phone:
+56 22 3813 550
Email:
info@plusschile.cl
Website:
plusschile.cl/
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
21h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.35–$57.25

Chalten Travel

Phone:
+54 9 2902 415 444
Email:
contacto@chaltentravel.com
Website:
chaltentravel.com/
Bus from El Chaltén to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.90–$43.26

Caltur

Phone:
+54 02902 491-368
Website:
caltur.com.ar/
Bus from El Chaltén to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.63

Buses Fernández

Phone:
+56 61 224 2313
Email:
operadornatales@busesfernandez.com
Website:
busesfernandez.com/
Bus from Punta Arenas Airport to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.25

Southroad

Email:
online@southroad.com.ar
Website:
southroad.com.ar/
Bus from Cerro Castillo to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$136.02

Ciktur

Phone:
+56 9 8880 0397
Email:
contacto@ciktur.cl
Website:
ciktur.cl/
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
20h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$76.34

Servitur Excursiones

Phone:
+56 9 9343 0037
Email:
servitur@servitur.cl
Website:
servitur.cl/en/home.html
Bus from Terminal Rodoviario to Cerro
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Twice daily

Airlines

Aerolíneas Argentinas

Website:
aerolineas.com.ar/
Plane from El Loa International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
25h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$330.79

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from El Loa International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
8h 56m
Frequency:
Thursday and Friday
Estimated price:
$114.50–$330.79
Plane from El Loa International Airport to Presidente
Ave. Duration:
9h 51m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$76.34–$305.34

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from El Loa International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
8h 46m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$508.90
Plane from El Loa International Airport to Presidente
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$229.01

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Calama to El Calafate?

The cheapest way to get from Calama to El Calafate is to fly which costs $76.09 - $239.13 and takes 26h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calama to El Calafate?

The fastest way to get from Calama to El Calafate is to fly which takes 26h 17m and costs $76.09 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Calama and El Calafate?

No, there is no direct bus from Calama to El Calafate. However, there are services departing from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile and arriving at El Calafate via Terminal San Borja, Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche and El Chaltén. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.

How far is it from Calama to El Calafate?

The distance between Calama and El Calafate is 3555 km. The road distance is 4212.4 km.

How do I travel from Calama to El Calafate without a car?

The best way to get from Calama to El Calafate without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 16h and costs $228.26 - $380.43 .

How long does it take to get from Calama to El Calafate?

It takes approximately 13h 44m to get from Calama to El Calafate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calama to El Calafate bus from?

Calama to El Calafate bus services, operated by Ciktur, depart from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile station.

Bus or fly from Calama to El Calafate?

The best way to get from Calama to El Calafate is to bus which takes 2 days 16h and costs $228.26 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $76.09 - $239.13 and takes 26h 17m.

Where does the Calama to El Calafate bus arrive?

Calama to El Calafate bus services, operated by Ciktur, arrive at Terminal San Borja station.

Can I drive from Calama to El Calafate?

Yes, the driving distance between Calama to El Calafate is 4212 km. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Calama to El Calafate.

Where can I stay near El Calafate?

There are 403+ hotels available in El Calafate. Prices start at $49.23 per night.
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