What is the cheapest way to get from La Paz to El Calafate?

The cheapest way to get from La Paz to El Calafate is to bus via Bariloche which costs $320000 - $600000 and takes 3 days 20h.

What is the fastest way to get from La Paz to El Calafate?

The fastest way to get from La Paz to El Calafate is to fly which takes 10h 16m and costs $600000 - $1200000.

How far is it from La Paz to El Calafate?

The distance between La Paz and El Calafate is 3793 km. The road distance is 4621.6 km.

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

The best way to get from La Paz to El Calafate without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 15h and costs $380000 - $700000.

How long does it take to get from La Paz to El Calafate?

It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from La Paz to El Calafate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Paz to El Calafate bus from?

La Paz to El Calafate bus services, operated by Trans Copacabana SA, depart from La Paz station.

Bus or fly from La Paz to El Calafate?

The best way to get from La Paz to El Calafate is to fly which takes 10h 16m and costs $600000 - $1200000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380000 - $700000 and takes 3 days 15h.

Where does the La Paz to El Calafate bus arrive?

La Paz to El Calafate bus services, operated by Trans Copacabana SA, arrive at Santa Cruz station.

Can I drive from La Paz to El Calafate?

Yes, the driving distance between La Paz to El Calafate is 4622 km. It takes approximately 2 days 10h to drive from La Paz to El Calafate.

Where can I stay near El Calafate?

There are 396+ hotels available in El Calafate.

La Paz to El Calafate - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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

No, there is no direct bus from La Paz to El Calafate. However, there are services departing from La Paz and arriving at El Calafate via Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 and Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 15h.

There are 5 ways to get from La Paz to El Calafate by plane, bus, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to El Calafate (FTE)LPB - FTE
10h 16m
$605,653–1,122,380
Bus via Bariloche #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Paz to Arica
2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal San Borja
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Bariloche
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche to El Chaltén
5. Take the bus from El Chaltén to El Calafate
3d 20h
$326,426–556,426
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Paz to Santa Cruz
2. Take the bus from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to El Calafate
3d 15h
$385,478–665,616
Drive 4,621.6 km
1. Drive from La Paz to El Calafate4,621.6 km
2d 10h
$591,515–854,410
Bus via Bariloche
1. Take the bus from La Paz to Oruro
2. Take the bus from Oruro to Terminal Alameda - Turbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Bariloche
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche to El Terminal de Omnibus El Calafate
3d 17h

El Alto International Airport (LPB) to El Calafate (FTE) flights

13Weekly Planes

12h 59mAverage Duration

$458,660Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from La Paz to El Calafate.

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Distance: 3,792.8 km
Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between La Paz, Bolivia and El Calafate, Argentina?

Boliviana de Aviación, Flybondi, and four other airlines fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to El Calafate (FTE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Paz to El Calafate via Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1, and Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos in around 3d 15h.

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