Next ferry departures

Next departures for Buenos Aires to Montevideo on September 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Ferry	7:30am	Terminal Fluvial Buquebus	2h 45m	10:15am	Terminal Tres Cruces	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Buenos Aires to Montevideo on September 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Ferry	8:30am	Terminal Fluvial Buquebus	4h	12:30pm	Terminal Tres Cruces	Cheapest
	Ferry	7:30am	Terminal Fluvial Buquebus	2h 45m	10:15am	Terminal Tres Cruces	Fastest

Next departures for Buenos Aires to Montevideo on September 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Ferry	8:30am	Terminal Fluvial Buquebus	4h	12:30pm	Terminal Tres Cruces	Cheapest
	Ferry	7:30am	Terminal Fluvial Buquebus	2h 45m	10:15am	Terminal Tres Cruces	Fastest

Next departures for Buenos Aires to Montevideo on September 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Ferry	8:30am	Terminal Fluvial Buquebus	4h	12:30pm	Terminal Tres Cruces	Cheapest
	Ferry	7:30am	Terminal Fluvial Buquebus	2h 45m	10:15am	Terminal Tres Cruces	Fastest

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Compare 2 ways to go 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 PLN 309, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2ferry per day

4hAverage Duration

127 milesDistance

46kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PricePLN 242 - PLN 362	Average Duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Ferry	Average PricePLN 309 - PLN 437	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

3.3/528 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi0.5

Based on 28 reviews, the company was rated 3.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Buquebus ticket prices on this trip start at PLN 309

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.

September 25, 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.

February 20, 2023

wrong destination pointed out of arrival and departure

Tim L.

November 18, 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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the cleanliness, but some complained about the wifi. Colonia Express ticket prices on this trip start at PLN 257

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.

June 3, 2026

Fantasitic and luxurious!

Jonathan A.

January 6, 2024

Very efficient.

Andrew M.

February 19, 2023

Companies in UY:Buquebus, Colonia Express, Sturla

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

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

How much is the ferry ticket from Buenos Aires to Montevideo?
The cheapest ferry tickets from Buenos Aires to Montevideo start from PLN 309. The average price for this ferry route is around PLN 315. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get 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 127 miles (204 km). The fastest ferry can get you there in 2h 30m and is operated by Buquebus.
Which ferry companies service 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo?
The earliest ferry departs from Buenos Aires to Montevideo at 7:15am. And the latest ferry departs at 6:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the ferry trip from Buenos Aires to Montevideo?
A ferry journey from Buenos Aires to Montevideo produces an estimated 46.1 kg of CO₂.

Find cheapest prices for ferries

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

Best price found

09/01

PLN 304

09/02

PLN 304

Today

PLN 304

09/04

PLN 420

09/05

PLN 304

09/06

PLN 304

09/07

PLN 304

09/08

PLN 304

The cheapest trip from Buenos Aires, AR to Montevideo was searched and found on Sep 1, 2026 with a price of PLN 304

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.

You can expect to pay from PLN 304 to PLN 420 for a ferry ticket from Buenos Aires, AR to Montevideo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PLN 304 which is on 2026-09-06.