Rio Gallegos to El Calafate bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 3 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Rio Gallegos at 12:00h, arriving at El Calafate at 16:30h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 20:30h, arriving at 00:30h the following day.
Traveling by coach from Rio Gallegos to El Calafate
The shortest travel distance between Rio Gallegos and El Calafate is 190 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 20:30 has a travel time of 04:00h.
The longest travel time on the route is 04:30h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in El Calafate earlier, there
is 1 night coach departing from Rio Gallegos to El Calafate.
The overnight coach departs at 20:30 and arrives at 00:30
the following day.
Below is the most popular night departure to El Calafate:
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