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El Calafate to El Chaltén Bus Ticket

Daily bus service between El Calafate and El Chaltén with several operators and flexible schedules.

Why Choose This Activity?

  • Daily departures
  • Airport stop included
  • Multiple timetables
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Daily departures all year round

Easy Cancellation

If you need to cancel or postpone, just send us an email and we will take care of everything.

Direct Communication With the Operator

You will have the WhatsApp for the operator of your choose excursion. No more lost pick ups!

English-Speaking Guide and Small Groups

Almost all of our tours are done in small groups. All of them have English speaking guides.

OVERVIEW

This one-way bus ticket connects El Calafate and El Chaltén, two of Patagonia’s most visited destinations.

The fare is per person, per one-way journey. Choose your direction when booking, with the option to add a return ticket.

Services operate throughout the year. Departure times vary by bus company, season, and availability. Your departure time and boarding details will be confirmed for your selected travel date.

Selected services offer boarding or drop-off at El Calafate Airport. This option must be requested when booking and is subject to availability.

Terminal fees are not included and must be paid locally when applicable. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included.

About Us

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ITINERARY

Choose Your Journey

Select your travel date and direction: El Calafate to El Chaltén or El Chaltén to El Calafate. The journey takes approximately 3 hours, depending on road conditions and the selected service.

Departure times vary by bus company, season, and availability. Your schedule will be confirmed for your travel date.

Boarding Points

Buses depart from El Calafate Bus Terminal or El Chaltén Bus Terminal, depending on your selected direction. Check your ticket for the confirmed boarding point and arrival instructions.

Selected services also offer boarding or drop-off at El Calafate Airport. Request this option when booking. Airport stops are subject to availability and must be confirmed for your selected service.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included.

Terminal Fees

Terminal fees are not included in the ticket price. When applicable, they must be paid locally before boarding. Amounts are subject to change.

Luggage

Luggage allowances depend on the bus company. If you are traveling with oversized bags or bulky trekking equipment, please provide these details when booking so that the applicable conditions can be checked.

Tickets and Changes

Bus tickets are generally issued approximately one month before travel. Once issued, changes are subject to availability and the bus company’s conditions. Additional charges may apply.

Duration: AM or PM
Cancellation Policy: 48 hours before your tour
Availability: Year-Round, Subject to Availability
Starting Time: To Be Confirmed
Finishing Time: To Be Confirmed
Pick Up: Meeting Point
Drop Off: Meeting Point
Language: Spanish
Minimum Booking: 1

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Bus ticket
  • Daily departures
  • Different timetables
  • Airport stop
  • Terminal fees
  • Guide service

OPTIONALS

There's no optionals available for this excursions. Let us know if you need anything on your booking.

CANCELLATION POLICY

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:

  • a. Up to 72 hours before the start of the activity: full refund (again we indicate that in certain specific cases the term may differ from this general policy)
  • b. After 72 hours before the start of the activity: no refund.

FAQs

Is this service available daily?

Yes, there are daily departures from both El Calafate and El Chaltén.

How long is the trip?

The journey takes approximately 3 hours.

Is there hotel pick-up or drop-off?

No, boarding is available only at the bus terminals or at El Calafate Airport.

How much luggage can I bring on the bus?

Luggage allowances vary by bus company. Please provide details of any oversized bags or bulky trekking equipment when booking so that the applicable allowance and any additional charges can be checked.

What if my arriving flight is delayed?

This is a scheduled bus service. Do not assume it will wait for a delayed flight. Allow connection time and contact the operator if your plans change.

Can I travel with bulky trekking equipment?

Ask the bus operator to confirm acceptance, luggage space and any additional charge before purchasing the ticket.

What should families confirm before travel?

Provide the children’s ages and confirm the applicable ticket and seating requirements with the bus company.

Can I request a sightseeing stop?

This ticket is for scheduled transport between El Calafate and El Chaltén. Additional sightseeing stops are not part of the advertised service.

What information should I provide when booking?

Provide the date, direction, preferred departure, passenger details and whether you intend to use the airport stop. Check the boarding point on the ticket.

Is hotel pick-up or drop-off included?

No. The service operates between the bus terminals in El Calafate and El Chaltén. Selected departures also offer boarding or drop-off at El Calafate Airport, subject to confirmation.

Is this a private transfer?

No. The product is a bus ticket with scheduled departures. A private transfer would need to be arranged separately.

How should I plan an airport connection?

Confirm that the selected service uses the airport stop and allow enough time for flight check-in, road delays and boarding procedures.

Why book the ticket in advance?

Advance booking helps secure your preferred service, subject to availability. Check ticket-issuance timing, amendment conditions and terminal fees before travel.

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BOOKING FAQS

How Do I Book?

Just complete the booking form. When you finish, you will be redirected to Paypal, where you can pay for the tour.

What Happens After Booking?

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.

If you’ve booked an activity for the following day, don’t worry. We’ll make sure to send you the voucher before your activity begins.

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