Next ferry departures

Next departures from Buenos Aires to Montevideo on 20 September
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Ferry Toilet	08:30	Terminal Fluvial Buquebus	4h	12:30	Terminal Tres Cruces	Cheapest
	Ferry Toilet	07:30	Terminal Fluvial Buquebus	2h 45m	10:15	Terminal Tres Cruces	Fastest

Next departures from Buenos Aires to Montevideo on 21 September
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Ferry Toilet	08:30	Terminal Fluvial Buquebus	4h	12:30	Terminal Tres Cruces	Cheapest
	Ferry Toilet	07:30	Terminal Fluvial Buquebus	2h 45m	10:15	Terminal Tres Cruces	Fastest

Next departures from Buenos Aires to Montevideo on 22 September
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Ferry Toilet	08:30	Terminal Fluvial Buquebus	4h	12:30	Terminal Tres Cruces	Cheapest
	Ferry Toilet	07:30	Terminal Fluvial Buquebus	2h 45m	10:15	Terminal Tres Cruces	Fastest

Next departures from Buenos Aires to Montevideo on 23 September
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Ferry Toilet	08:30	Terminal Fluvial Buquebus	4h	12:30	Terminal Tres Cruces	Cheapest
	Ferry Toilet	07:30	Terminal Fluvial Buquebus	2h 45m	10:15	Terminal Tres Cruces	Fastest

Next departures from Buenos Aires to Montevideo on 24 September
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Ferry Toilet	08:30	Terminal Fluvial Buquebus	4h	12:30	Terminal Tres Cruces	Cheapest
	Ferry Toilet	07:30	Terminal Fluvial Buquebus	2h 45m	10:15	Terminal Tres Cruces	Fastest

Next departures from Buenos Aires to Montevideo on 25 September
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Ferry Toilet	08:30	Terminal Fluvial Buquebus	4h	12:30	Terminal Tres Cruces	Cheapest
	Ferry Toilet	07:30	Terminal Fluvial Buquebus	2h 45m	10:15	Terminal Tres Cruces	Fastest

Next departures from Buenos Aires to Montevideo on 26 September
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Ferry Toilet	08:30	Terminal Fluvial Buquebus	4h	12:30	Terminal Tres Cruces	Cheapest
	Ferry Toilet	07:30	Terminal Fluvial Buquebus	2h 45m	10:15	Terminal Tres Cruces	Fastest

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Buenos Aires to Montevideo

We recommend taking the ferry

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Ferry stands out as a good way to reach Montevideo. The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just CA$117, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2ferry per day

4hAverage duration

204 kmDistance

46kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceCA$91 - CA$136	Average duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Ferry	Average priceCA$117 - CA$164	Average duration4h	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Buenos Aires, AR and Montevideo?

Buenos Aires, AR

A
Terminal Puente La Noria
Corrientes 434, B1832ELJ Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires, Argentina
B
Estación Remedios de Escalada
L. Caputo, Remedios de Escalada, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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C
Donovan
Donovan, 1300, B1770AHJ Tapiales, Buenos Aires, Argentina
D
Parada de Autobus Tapiales
Av. de Circunvalacion, Tapiales, Buenos Aires, Argentina
E
Callao
Av. Callao 401, C1022AAE CABA, Argentina
F
Parada de Autobus Valentin Alsina
Itapiru 831, B1822DIN Valentín Alsina, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Montevideo

A
Tres Cruces
Bulevar General Artigas 1825, Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay
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B
Av. Gral. San Martín
Av. Gral. San Martín, Montevideo 12300, Uruguay
C
Terminal tres cruces
Terminal Tres Cruces, Bulevar Gral. Artigas 1825, 11600 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay

Ferry Companies

Buquebus

3.4/529 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi0.5

Based on 29 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the cleanliness but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Buquebus ticket prices on this trip start at CA$117

Buquebus Buenos Aires Montevideo recent customer reviews

incorrect information in the voucher. I spend a lot of money to taxi from one terminal to another to find out which one is correct. Additionally final dest.point is invalid, I had to take another one taxi while arrived to dest. city

Dmitrii T.

25 September 2023

Maybe announcements should be in dual language at the Buenos Aires terminal, I had doubt about some announcements in Spanish only, maybe somebody at an information counter would help

Russell H.

20 February 2023

wrong destination pointed out of arrival and departure

Tim L.

18 November 2025

Colonia Express

4.1/572 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi2.1

According to 30 reviews, Colonia Express received a 4.5-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the cleanliness, but some complained about the Wi-Fi. Colonia Express ticket prices on this trip start at CA$97

Colonia Express Buenos Aires Montevideo recent customer reviews

I miss the boat then they do not want to give me another date so I basically lost the money

Ab K.

3 June 2026

Fantasitic and luxurious!

Jonathan A.

6 January 2024

Very efficient.

Andrew M.

19 February 2023

Companies in UY:Buquebus, Colonia Express, Sturla

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Buenos Aires, AR to Montevideo by ferry

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

How much does a ferry ticket from Buenos Aires to Montevideo cost?
The cheapest ferry tickets from Buenos Aires to Montevideo start from CA$117. The average price for this ferry route is around CA$118. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the ferry journey from Buenos Aires to Montevideo?
The average ferry journey time from Buenos Aires to Montevideo is 4h, covering a distance of 204 km. The fastest ferry can get you there in 2h 30m and is operated by Buquebus.
Which ferry companies operate the Buenos Aires to Montevideo route?
According to Busbud, several major ferry companies operate on this route with 2 ferries available per day, including services from Buquebus, Colonia Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo?
The earliest ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo departs at 07:15. And the latest ferry departs at 18:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the ferry journey from Buenos Aires to Montevideo?
A ferry journey from Buenos Aires to Montevideo produces an estimated 46.1 kg of CO₂.

Find the cheapest prices for ferries

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

Best price found

18/09

CA$114

19/09

CA$114

Today

CA$115

21/09

CA$114

22/09

CA$115

23/09

CA$114

24/09

CA$114

25/09

CA$114

The cheapest trip from Buenos Aires, AR to Montevideo was searched and found on 19 Sept 2026 with a price of CA$114

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your ferry tickets from Buenos Aires, AR to Montevideo, as early as possible.

Based on the last 2 days, you can expect to pay between CA$114 and CA$158 for a ferry ticket from Buenos Aires, AR to Montevideo. You can expect to find the lowest price for the trip at CA$114 on 2026-09-21.