Find coaches from Río Gallegos to El Calafate

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Next departures from Río Gallegos to El Calafate on 6 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Marga Taqsa
    		Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez
    		Terminal de Ómnibus de El CalafateCheapest
    Marga Taqsa
      		Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez
      		Terminal de Ómnibus de El CalafateFastest
      Marga Taqsa
        		Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez
        		Terminal de Ómnibus de El CalafateNo tags
        Marga Taqsa
          		Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez
          		Terminal de Ómnibus de El CalafateNo tags

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          Get from Río Gallegos to El Calafate

          This route is served by bus only

          The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just £21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

          4bus per day
          4h 30mAverage duration
          158 milesDistance
          6kgCO₂ emissions

          Bus Río Gallegos to El Calafate: Trip Overview

          Average ticket price£27
          Average bus trip duration4h 30m
          Number of daily buses4
          Earliest bus departure03:00
          Distance158 miles
          Latest bus departure20:30

          Río Gallegos to El Calafate Bus

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          Frequently asked questions on the trip Río Gallegos - El Calafate

          1. What's the distance between Río Gallegos and El Calafate by coach?

            The journey from Río Gallegos to El Calafate by coach covers an approximate distance of 160 miles (258 km).

          2. What is the best way to go from Río Gallegos to El Calafate without a car?

            You can reach El Calafate from Río Gallegos by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

          Find cheapest prices for buses

          Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

          Best price found
          03/11
          £22
          04/11
          £22
          Today
          £22
          06/11
          £22
          07/11
          £22
          08/11
          £22
          09/11
          £22
          10/11
          £22
          busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Río Gallegos to El Calafate was searched and found on 10 Nov 2025 with a price of £22

          To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Río Gallegos to El Calafate as early as possible.

          You can expect to pay from £22 to £26 for a bus ticket from Río Gallegos to El Calafate based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £22, which is on 2025-11-10.

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