What is the travel distance from El Calafate to Puerto Natales?

The distance between the two cities is 97 miles (156 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from El Calafate to Puerto Natales?

The majority of buses traveling from El Calafate to Puerto Natales start their journey at Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate and wind up at Terminal Rodoviario Puerto Natales. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: July 17 at 8:00am
Departure city: El Calafate
Departure location: Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate
Arrival time: July 17 at 2:00pm
Destination city: Puerto Natales
Destination location: Terminal Rodoviario Puerto Natales
Operated by: Turismo Zaahj
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h

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Bus El Calafate to Puerto Natales: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$40

Average bus trip duration6h

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure8:00am

Distance97 miles (156 km)

Latest bus departure4:30pm

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Marga Taqsa

3.5/5799 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi1

Passengers frequently commend the bus service for its comfortable seating and friendly, helpful staff. The journey is often described as smooth, with efficient border crossings and organized boarding processes. However, some travelers noted a lack of English communication during announcements and expressed concerns about baggage handling upon arrival.

Marga Taqsa El Calafate Puerto Natales recent customer reviews

Canceled the trip. Made us wait two hours for that determination. Only refunded me 70% despite me not having any control over the issue.

Sagar S.

May 27, 2025

Really smooth journey, comfortable, bus driver and co driver super friendly. Were kept informed :)

Kim P.

March 26, 2025

Very helpful staff. But I don’t understand why I need to pay extra $3000 pesos/per person after I checked in? I bought the tickets online, just like my friend did, but my friend didn’t need to pay the extra $3000. Please explain why. Thanks

Andrea W.

March 25, 2025

Bus-Sur

4.5/53,285 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi2.8

Passengers frequently highlight the comfort and cleanliness of the buses, with many appreciating features like reclining seats, Wi-Fi, and USB charging points. The staff is often described as friendly and helpful. However, some reviews mention delays related to border crossings or check-in processes taking longer than expected. Overall satisfaction remains high despite these occasional issues.

Bus-Sur El Calafate Puerto Natales recent customer reviews

Perfecto! They were very nice/friendly, quick to get on the road, clean bus/bathroom

Megan L.

April 27, 2025

Fast, safe, clean, and comfortable. They helped with the border crossing and arrived early.

Barbara C.

April 5, 2025

Transfer to Puerto Natales was smooth. The coach is comfortable and the two staff were patient with the passengers although English is an issue. Border crossing was smooth and we were given heads up what to do before we reached the Argentina and Chile checkpoints.

Cecilia W.

March 24, 2025

Turismo Zaahj

4.5/5150 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi1

Passengers have praised the comfortable and smooth rides, highlighting helpful staff both at check-in and during journeys. The border crossing process was noted as efficient, with drivers providing clear instructions. While some mentioned tight seating arrangements or minor issues like foggy windows, overall experiences were positive due to timely departures and arrivals.

Turismo Zaahj El Calafate Puerto Natales recent customer reviews

I like that they had 2 drivers for the long journey who took turns to drive us across the border. The space between seats are a little tight but thankfully it wasn't a full bus so we could spread ourselves out.

Esther L.

May 14, 2025

The bus left on time and arrived on time. The customs were very smooth and the driver did a good job on making sure everyone knows what to do and is back on the bus. This was one of the smoothest journeys in our 8 months of starveling in Latin America.

Kryger F.

April 11, 2025

A very comfortable and smooth ride. Enjoyed the very scenic route. We have an excellent and cautious Driver. He stopped to check the tires twice to make sure we are safe!

Andrew W.

March 6, 2025

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El Calafate to Puerto Natales Bus

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Where are the popular stops in El Calafate and Puerto Natales?

Stops in El Calafate

A - Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate

B - El Calafate - Santa Cruz

Stops in Puerto Natales

A - Terminal Rodoviario Puerto Natales

B - Terminal de Buses de Puerto Natales

C - Centro Turistico Llanuras de Diana

Frequently asked questions for your trip El Calafate - Puerto Natales

What is the travel distance from El Calafate to Puerto Natales?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from El Calafate to Puerto Natales?

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

Best price found

07/12

$45

07/13

$35

Today

$37

07/15

$43

07/16

$33

07/17

$43

07/18

$35

07/19

$43

The cheapest trip from El Calafate to Puerto Natales was searched and found on Jul 16, 2025 with a price of $33

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

You can expect to pay from $33 to $45 for a bus ticket from El Calafate to Puerto Natales based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-07-16.

Usually Bus-Sur, Marga will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between El Calafate and Puerto Natales!

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Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from El Calafate to Puerto Natales while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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Bus El Calafate to Puerto Natales: Trip Overview

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Marga Taqsa El Calafate Puerto Natales recent customer reviews

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Turismo Zaahj El Calafate Puerto Natales recent customer reviews

El Calafate to Puerto Natales Bus

Where are the popular stops in El Calafate and Puerto Natales?

Frequently asked questions for your trip El Calafate - Puerto Natales

What is the travel distance from El Calafate to Puerto Natales?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from El Calafate to Puerto Natales?

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About Bus Travel

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