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Daily bus service between El Calafate and El Chaltén with several operators and flexible schedules.
97This one-way bus ticket connects El Calafate and El Chaltén, two of Patagonia’s most visited destinations.
The service operates daily, with multiple departures throughout the day. All buses include a stop at El Calafate Airport, allowing passengers to board directly from their flight or be dropped off before departure.
Terminal fees must be paid at each station before boarding. This ticket offers a reliable and comfortable way to reach your destination without the need for private transfers.
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The route between El Calafate and El Chaltén takes approximately 3 hours.
Departures from El Calafate: 8:00 AM / 10:00 AM / 11:00 AM / 12:30 PM / 6:00 PM
(An additional 2:30 PM departure operates from November 1)
Departures from El Chaltén: 3:00 AM / 8:00 AM / 11:30 AM / 12:30 PM / 7:00 PM
(An additional 2:30 PM departure operates from November 1)
Airport Stop: The bus stops at El Calafate Airport approximately 30 minutes after leaving El Calafate, and 2 hours 30 minutes after leaving El Chaltén on the return trip.
Terminal Fees:
El Calafate Bus Terminal: ARS 3,000 per person
El Chaltén Bus Terminal: ARS 1,000 per person
Bus tickets are issued one month before the travel date. Once issued, any changes are subject to a 10% fee.
| Duration: | AM or PM |
|---|---|
| Cancellation Policy: | 48 hours before your tour |
| Availability: | Every day, all the year |
| Starting Time: | Between 3:00 AM and 8:00 PM |
| Finishing Time: | Approximately 3 hours after departure. |
| Pick Up: | Meeting Point |
| Drop Off: | Meeting Point |
| Language: | Spanish |
| Minimum Booking: | 1 |
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If for any reason, you decide to cancel the activity or excursion, the cancellation conditions specified in the product description or in the voucher will be valid.
In the event that the cancellation conditions in the product description do not differ, the provider of tourist services will charge you the following cancellation fees:
Yes, there are daily departures from both El Calafate and El Chaltén.
The journey takes approximately 3 hours.
No, boarding is available only at the bus terminals or at El Calafate Airport.
Once you’ve completed your booking and payment, you’ll receive a confirmation of your purchase. Within 24 hours, you’ll receive the voucher you’ll need to participate in the activity.
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