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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Calama to El Chalten

Composite routes from Calama to El Chalten

Cheapest
2 d 2 h 4 min
Car
4173 km.
from $229
Other
29 h 2 min
Bus, Plane
3007 km.
from $235.58
2 d 20 h 30 min
3008 km.
from $306.91
17 h 31 min
Bus, Plane
3007 km.
from $10.87
19 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
3007 km.
from $410.54
20 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
3007 km.
from $433.59
19 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
3007 km.
from $10.87
20 h 37 min
Bus, Plane
3007 km.
from $10.87
3 d 2 h 52 min
3008 km.
from $470.30

Transport providers

Bus operators

Marga Taqsa

Phone:
0800-3331188
Email:
info@taqsa.com.ar
Website:
taqsa.com.ar/
Bus from El Calafate Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.08–$41.09
Bus from Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche to El
Ave. Duration:
26h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.95–$254.45
Bus from Luis Piedrabuena to El
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.62–$82.70
Bus from El Calafate to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.36–$41.09

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:
$76.34–$127.23

Tramat

Phone:
0810 122 1122
Email:
info@tramatsa.com.ar
Website:
andesmar.com/
Bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Luis
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.28–$318.06

Pullman Bus

Phone:
+56 600 600 0018
Email:
clientes@pullmanbus.cl
Website:
pullmanbus.cl
Bus from Calama to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h 29m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.35–$73.42

Transporte Don Atilio

Email:
transportedonatiliochalten.com.ar
Website:
facebook.com/TransporteDonAtilio/
Bus from El Calafate Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$37.85
Bus from El Calafate to El
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$37.85

Always Glaciers

Phone:
+54 9 2902 415 444
Email:
info@alwaysglaciers.com
Website:
bookingcalafate.com/
Bus from El Calafate to El
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.79

Frontera del Norte

Phone:
+56 9 7525 8175
Website:
facebook.com/FronteradelNorte1/
Bus from Atacama 2000 Calama to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.12–$6.15

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:
$35.62–$59.80

Chile Local Buses

Bus from Atacama 2000 Calama to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Chalten Travel

Phone:
+54 9 2902 415 444
Email:
contacto@chaltentravel.com
Website:
chaltentravel.com/
Bus from El Calafate Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$41.09
Bus from El Calafate to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.17–$44.53

Caltur

Phone:
+54 02902 491-368
Website:
caltur.com.ar/
Bus from El Calafate Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$37.85
Bus from El Calafate to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$37.85

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:
$9.55

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:
$140.58

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

Atacama 2000

Phone:
+ 56 55 31 6664
Website:
recorrido.cl/es/bus/buses-atacama-2000-pasajes
Bus from Atacama 2000 Calama to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$6.13

Transporte Amanecer

Phone:
+56 98 255 5550
Email:
pullman.amanecer10@gmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013268252005
Bus from Atacama 2000 Calama to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.13

Airlines

Aerolíneas Argentinas

Website:
aerolineas.com.ar/
Plane from El Loa International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
24h 6m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.86–$356.23
Plane from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
7h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$636.13
Plane from Jujuy Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
9h 53m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$229.01–$890.58

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$101.78–$483.46

Flybondi

Website:
flybondi.com/
Plane from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$636.13
Plane from Jujuy Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
12h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$699.74

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from El Loa International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
8h 56m
Frequency:
Thursday and Friday
Estimated price:
$120.86–$343.51
Plane from El Loa International Airport to Presidente
Ave. Duration:
10h 54m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$394.40
Plane from Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
8h 47m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$699.74

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from El Loa International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
8h 46m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$521.63
Plane from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$636.13
Plane from Jujuy Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$229.01–$890.58
Plane from El Loa International Airport to Presidente
Ave. Duration:
6h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$279.90
Plane from Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
8h 46m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$305.34–$1,272.26

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Calama to El Chaltén is to fly and bus which costs $119.57 - $347.83 and takes 29h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calama to El Chaltén is to bus and fly which takes 19h 26m and costs $217.39 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Calama and El Chaltén?

No, there is no direct bus from Calama to El Chaltén. However, there are services departing from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile and arriving at El Chaltén via Terminal San Borja and Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.

How far is it from Calama to El Chaltén?

The distance between Calama and El Chaltén is 3308 km. The road distance is 4172.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Calama to El Chaltén without a car is to bus via Santiago which takes 2 days 20h and costs $206.52 - $391.30 .

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

It takes approximately 29h 2m to get from Calama to El Chaltén, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Calama to El Chaltén bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calama to El Chaltén?

Yes, the driving distance between Calama to El Chaltén is 4173 km. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Calama to El Chaltén.

Where can I stay near El Chaltén?

There are 197+ hotels available in El Chaltén. Prices start at $47.58 per night.
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