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

The cheapest way to get from Cusco to El Calafate is to bus via Bariloche which costs $320000 - $600000 and takes 4 days 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cusco to El Calafate is to fly which takes 17h 46m and costs $420000 - $1300000.

How far is it from Cusco to El Calafate?

The distance between Cusco and El Calafate is 4107 km. The road distance is 5235.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cusco to El Calafate without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 1h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 17h 46m to get from Cusco to El Calafate, including transfers.

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

Cusco to El Calafate bus services, operated by Andoriña Tours, depart from Cusco station.

Bus or fly from Cusco to El Calafate?

The best way to get from Cusco to El Calafate is to fly which takes 17h 46m and costs $420000 - $1300000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4 days 1h.

Where does the Cusco to El Calafate bus arrive?

Cusco to El Calafate bus services, operated by Andoriña Tours, arrive at Arequipa station.

What is the time difference between Cusco and El Calafate?

El Calafate is 2h ahead of Cusco. It is currently 7:17 PM in Cusco and 9:17 PM in El Calafate.

Can I drive from Cusco to El Calafate?

Yes, the driving distance between Cusco to El Calafate is 5236 km. It takes approximately 2 days 20h to drive from Cusco to El Calafate.

Where can I stay near El Calafate?

There are 395+ hotels available in El Calafate.

Cusco to El Calafate - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and Tour

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cusco and El Calafate?

No, there is no direct bus from Cusco to El Calafate. However, there are services departing from Cusco and arriving at El Calafate via Arequipa, Tacna, Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 and Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 1h.

There are 6 ways to get from Cusco to El Calafate by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to El Calafate
best
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to El Calafate (FTE)CUZ - FTE
17h 46m
$428,864–1,239,309
Bus via Bariloche #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cusco Bus Station to Tacna Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Arica
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal San Borja
4. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Bariloche
5. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche to El Terminal de Omnibus El Calafate
4d 4h
$320,348–583,715
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Arequipa
2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacna
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos
5. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to El Calafate
4d 1h
Drive 5,235.5 km
1. Drive from Cusco to El Calafate5,235.5 km
2d 20h
$1,129,140–1,630,980
Fly to Puerto Natales, bus, Tour
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Puerto Natales (PNT)CUZ - PNT
2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario to Cerro Castillo
3. Take a shuttle bus from Cerro Castillo to El Calafate
15h 14m
Bus via Bariloche
1. Take the bus from Cusco Bus Station to Tacna Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Arica
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal San Borja
4. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Bariloche
5. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche to El Chaltén
6. Take the bus from El Chaltén to El Calafate
4d 3h
$335,068–608,385

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to El Calafate (FTE) flights

3Weekly Planes

17h 20mAverage Duration

$427,464Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cusco to El Calafate.

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Distance: 4,107.1 km
Duration: 17h 46m

What companies run services between Cusco, Peru and El Calafate, Argentina?

Sky Airline and LATAM Chile fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to El Calafate (FTE) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cusco to El Calafate via Arequipa, Tacna, Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1, and Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos in around 4d 1h.

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