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

The cheapest way to get from Iquique to El Calafate is to bus via Santiago which costs $270000 - $550000 and takes 3 days 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Iquique to El Calafate is to bus and fly which takes 12h 59m and costs $400000 - $1400000.

Is there a direct bus between Iquique and El Calafate?

No, there is no direct bus from Iquique to El Calafate. However, there are services departing from *Vivar / Sargento Aldea and arriving at El Calafate via Terminal de Alto Hospicio, Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus, Terminal de Salta, General Güemes and Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 9h.

How far is it from Iquique to El Calafate?

The distance between Iquique and El Calafate is 3483 km. The road distance is 4295.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Iquique to El Calafate without a car is to bus via Santiago which takes 3 days 2h and costs $270000 - $550000.

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

It takes approximately 12h 59m to get from Iquique to El Calafate, including transfers.

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

Iquique to El Calafate bus services, operated by Kenny Bus, depart from Terminal de Alto Hospicio station.

Where does the Iquique to El Calafate bus arrive?

Iquique to El Calafate bus services, operated by Kenny Bus, arrive at Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus station.

Can I drive from Iquique to El Calafate?

Yes, the driving distance between Iquique to El Calafate is 4295 km. It takes approximately 2 days 6h to drive from Iquique to El Calafate.

Where can I stay near El Calafate?

There are 392+ hotels available in El Calafate.

Iquique to El Calafate - 8 ways to travel via bus, plane, car, and Tour

There are 8 ways to get from Iquique to El Calafate by bus, plane, 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.

Bus, bus to Diego Aracena International Airport, fly to El Calafate
best
1. Take the bus from Iquique to Pozo Almonte
2. Take the bus from Pozo Almonte to Iquique Airport
3. Fly from Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) to El Calafate (FTE)IQQ - FTE
12h 59m
$408,428–1,349,841
Bus via Santiago
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rodovario de Iquique to Terminal San Borja
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Bariloche
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche to El Terminal de Omnibus El Calafate
3d 2h
$274,108–536,620
Drive 4,295.1 km
1. Drive from Iquique to El Calafate4,295.1 km
2d 6h
$768,163–1,109,569
Bus, bus to Diego Aracena International Airport, fly to Puerto Natales, Tour
1. Take the bus from Iquique to Pozo Almonte
2. Take the bus from Pozo Almonte to Iquique Airport
3. Fly from Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) to Puerto Natales (PNT)IQQ - PNT
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario to Cerro Castillo
5. Take a shuttle bus from Cerro Castillo to El Calafate
14h 55m
Bus to Chacalluta Arica Airport, fly to Puerto Natales, bus, Tour
1. Take the bus from Terminal Iquique - Kenny Bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica
2. Fly from Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) to Puerto Natales (PNT)ARI - PNT
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario to Cerro Castillo
4. Take a shuttle bus from Cerro Castillo to El Calafate
18h 17m
Bus to Chacalluta Arica Airport, fly to El Calafate
1. Take the bus from Terminal Iquique - Kenny Bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica
2. Fly from Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) to El Calafate (FTE)ARI - FTE
17h 49m
$325,810–995,295
Bus, bus to Diego Aracena International Airport, fly to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport, Tour
1. Take the bus from Iquique to Pozo Almonte
2. Take the bus from Pozo Almonte to Iquique Airport
3. Fly from Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)IQQ - PUQ
4. Take the bus from Punta Arenas Airport to Terminal Rodoviario
5. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario to Cerro Castillo
6. Take a shuttle bus from Cerro Castillo to El Calafate
17h 45m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Alto Hospicio to Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Terminal de Salta
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to General Güemes
4. Take the bus from General Güemes to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos
5. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to El Calafate
3d 9h
$303,097–522,633

Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) to El Calafate (FTE) flights

2Weekly Planes

9h 36mAverage Duration

$398,738Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,482.7 km
Duration: 12h 59m

What companies run services between Iquique, Chile and El Calafate, Argentina?

You can take a bus from Rodovario de Iquique to El Calafate via Terminal San Borja, Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche, and El Terminal de Omnibus El Calafate in around 3d 2h.

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