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

The cheapest way to get from Puno to El Calafate is to bus which costs $300000 - $600000 and takes 3 days 19h.

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

The fastest way to get from Puno to El Calafate is to fly which takes 15h 51m and costs $650000 - $1900000.

Is there a direct bus between Puno and El Calafate?

No, there is no direct bus from Puno to El Calafate. However, there are services departing from Puno and arriving at El Calafate via Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Rodoviario de Arica, Terminal San Borja, Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche and El Chaltén. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 18h.

How far is it from Puno to El Calafate?

The distance between Puno and El Calafate is 3944 km. The road distance is 4846.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Puno to El Calafate without a car is to bus via El Chaltén which takes 3 days 18h and costs $310000 - $600000.

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

It takes approximately 15h 51m to get from Puno to El Calafate, including transfers.

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

Puno to El Calafate bus services, operated by Expreso Turismo San Martin Nobleza, depart from Puno station.

Bus or fly from Puno to El Calafate?

The best way to get from Puno to El Calafate is to fly which takes 15h 51m and costs $650000 - $1900000. Alternatively, you can bus via El Chaltén, which costs $310000 - $600000 and takes 3 days 18h.

Where does the Puno to El Calafate bus arrive?

Puno to El Calafate bus services, operated by Expreso Turismo San Martin Nobleza, arrive at Tacna station.

What is the time difference between Puno and El Calafate?

El Calafate is 2h ahead of Puno. It is currently 5:26 AM in Puno and 7:26 AM in El Calafate.

Can I drive from Puno to El Calafate?

Yes, the driving distance between Puno to El Calafate is 4847 km. It takes approximately 2 days 14h to drive from Puno to El Calafate.

Where can I stay near El Calafate?

There are 395+ hotels available in El Calafate.

Puno to El Calafate - 9 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and Tour

There are 9 ways to get from Puno 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 Inca Manco Cápac International Airport to El Calafate
best
1. Fly from Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to El Calafate (FTE)JUL - FTE
15h 51m
$667,340–1,817,740
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Puno to Tacna
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
3d 19h
$302,270–560,527
Bus via El Chaltén
1. Take the bus from Puno to Tacna
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
3d 18h
$316,990–585,187
Drive 4,846.9 km
1. Drive from Puno to El Calafate4,846.9 km
2d 14h
$1,055,765–1,524,994
Bus to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, fly to El Calafate
1. Take the bus from Puno to Arequipa
2. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to El Calafate (FTE)AQP - FTE
21h 12m
$457,241–1,477,625
Bus, bus to Chacalluta Arica Airport, fly to El Calafate
1. Take the bus from Puno to Tacna
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Arica Airport
3. Fly from Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) to El Calafate (FTE)ARI - FTE
21h 15m
$303,090–1,008,987
Fly Inca Manco Cápac International Airport to Puerto Natales, bus, Tour
1. Fly from Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to Puerto Natales (PNT)JUL - PNT
2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario to Cerro Castillo
3. Take a shuttle bus from Cerro Castillo to El Calafate
20h 43m
Bus to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to El Calafate
1. Take the bus from Puno to Cusco Bus Station
2. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to El Calafate (FTE)CUZ - FTE
24h 43m
$467,030–1,342,954
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Puno to Tacna
2. Take the bus from Tacna 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 23h
$314,290–546,187

Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to El Calafate (FTE) flights

11Weekly Planes

16h 37mAverage Duration

$566,603Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Puno to El Calafate.

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Distance: 3,943.6 km
Duration: 15h 51m

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

LATAM Chile, Aerolíneas Argentinas, and Sky Airline fly from Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to El Calafate (FTE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puno to El Calafate via Tacna, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Internacional Arica, Terminal Rodoviario de Arica, Terminal San Borja, Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche, and El Chaltén in around 3d 18h.

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