Bus from Río Gallegos to El Calafate: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Río Gallegos to El Calafate on 29 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Marga TaqsaBus
Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez
Terminal de Ómnibus de El CalafateCheapest
Marga TaqsaBus
Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez
Terminal de Ómnibus de El CalafateFastest
Marga TaqsaBus
Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez
Terminal de Ómnibus de El CalafateNo tags
Marga TaqsaBus
Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez
Terminal de Ómnibus de El CalafateNo tags
Marga TaqsaBus
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 £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Río Gallegos to El Calafate

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Río Gallegos to El Calafate?

    The cheapest coach tickets from Río Gallegos to El Calafate start from £23. The average price for this route is around £27. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Río Gallegos to El Calafate?

    The average bus journey time from Río Gallegos to El Calafate is 4h 30m, covering a distance of 158 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 4h and is operated by Marga Taqsa.

  3. Which bus companies service the Río Gallegos to El Calafate route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Río Gallegos to El Calafate?

    The earliest bus departs from Río Gallegos to El Calafate at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 20:30.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Río Gallegos to El Calafate?

    A bus journey from Río Gallegos to El Calafate produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
26/11
£22
27/11
£22
Today
£22
29/11
£22
30/11
£22
01/12
£22
02/12
£23
03/12
£22
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Río Gallegos to El Calafate was searched and found on 30 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 2025-11-30.

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