What is the cheapest way to get from Esquel to Castro?

The cheapest way to get from Esquel to Castro is to bus and car ferry which costs $20 - $190 and takes 15h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Esquel to Castro?

The fastest way to get from Esquel to Castro is to drive and car ferry which takes 10h 41m and costs $110 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Esquel and Castro?

No, there is no direct bus from Esquel to Castro. However, there are services departing from Esquel and arriving at Castro via Frontera Argentia - Chile, Futaleufú and Puerto Montt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Esquel to Castro?

The distance between Esquel and Castro is 922 km.

How do I travel from Esquel to Castro without a car?

The best way to get from Esquel to Castro without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 15h 39m and costs $20 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Esquel to Castro?

It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from Esquel to Castro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esquel to Castro bus from?

Esquel to Castro bus services, operated by Transporte Jacobsen, depart from Esquel station.

Where does the Esquel to Castro bus arrive?

Esquel to Castro bus services, operated by Transporte Jacobsen, arrive at Frontera Argentia - Chile station.

Where can I stay near Castro?

There are 308+ hotels available in Castro.

Esquel to Castro - 5 ways to travel via car, bus, car ferry, and bus and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Esquel to Castro by car, bus, car ferry, or busferry

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

Drive, bus
best
1. Drive from Esquel to Futaleufúcar
2. Take the bus from Futaleufú to Puerto Monttbus
3. Take the bus from Paradero El Teniente to Terminal de Buses Interurbanosbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Municipal de Ancud to Punta Diamantebus
10h 5m
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Esquel to Frontera Argentia - Chilebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Comuna de Futaleufú to Oficina de información turísticabus
3. Take the car ferry from Rampa Chaitén to Rampa Castrocarferry
15h 39m
$20–184
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Esquel to Parguacar
2. Take the car ferry from Pargua to Chacaocarferry
3. Drive from Chacao to Castrocar
10h 41m
$110–156
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Esquel to Frontera Argentia - Chilebus
2. Take the bus from Futaleufú to Puerto Monttbus
3. Take the busferry from Puerto Montt to Castrobusferry
11h 55m
Bus, Tour
1. Take the bus from Terminal De Ómnibus Esquel to Bariloche Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Bariloche to Terminal de Buses de Puerto Monttbus
3. Take the busferry from Puerto Montt to Castrobusferry
18h 45m
$68–105

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Esquel to Castro.

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Distance: 922.5 km
Duration: 10h 5m

What companies run services between Esquel, Argentina and Castro, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Esquel to Castro. However, you can drive to Futaleufú, take the bus to Puerto Montt, take the bus to Puerto Montt, walk to Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt, take the bus to Paradero El Teniente, take the bus to Terminal de Buses Interurbanos, then take the bus to Punta Diamante. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Esquel to Galvarino Riveros/Baquedano via Frontera Argentia - Chile, Futaleufú, Terminal de Buses Comuna de Futaleufú, Oficina de información turística, Rampa Chaitén, Castro, and Eleuterio Ramirez/Ignacio Serrano in around 15h 39m.

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