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 - $200 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 43m and costs $95 - $170.

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 Terminal De Ómnibus Esquel and arriving at Terminal Municipal de Castro via Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche and Terminal De Buses Osorno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.

How far is it from Esquel to Castro?

The distance between Esquel and Castro is 420 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 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 13h 27m 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 Viatac, depart from Terminal De Ómnibus Esquel station.

Where does the Esquel to Castro bus arrive?

Esquel to Castro bus services, operated by Viatac, arrive at Bariloche Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Esquel and Castro?

Castro is 1h behind Esquel. It is currently 8:50 AM in Esquel and 7:50 AM in Castro.

Where can I stay near Castro?

There are 40+ hotels available in Castro.

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

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

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

Bus, car ferry via Palena
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal De Ómnibus Esquel to Carrenleufúbus
2. Take the bus from Palena to Chaiténbus
3. Take the car ferry from Rampa Chaitén to Rampa Castrocarferry
13h 27m
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
$21–195
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal De Ómnibus Esquel to Bariloche Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche to Terminal De Buses Osornobus
3. Take the bus from Terminal De Buses Osorno to Terminal Municipal de Castrobus
16h 40m
$35–88
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 43m
$99–163
Bus via Puerto Montt
1. Take the bus from Terminal De Ómnibus Esquel to Bariloche Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Bariloche to Terminal de Buses de Puerto Monttbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt to Castrobus
17h 41m
$42–80

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Esquel to Castro.

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Distance: 420.1 km
Duration: 13h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal De Ómnibus Esquel to Terminal Municipal de Castro via Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche and Terminal De Buses Osorno in around 16h 40m.

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