Montevideo to Buenos Aires Ferry is the most popular way to travel on this route. There are 5 daily departures available. The earliest departure from Montevideo is at 05:00h, arriving at Buenos Aires at 09:45h. While the latest departure is at 19:30h, arriving at 22:00h. The total ride from Montevideo to Buenos Aires lasts around 03:51h. Prices of a one way adult ticket range from $70 up to $146.
Departure station and country
Montevideo, Uruguay
Arrival station and country
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Travel Distance
168 km (146 NM)
Average Trip Duration
04h 45min
Total Departures
5
Popular Operators
Colonia Express, Buquebus
Lowest Price
$70
Transportation Options
Ferry
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Popular Departures between Montevideo and Buenos Aires
Traveling by Ferry from Montevideo to Buenos Aires
The travel distance between Montevideo and Buenos Aires is a total of 146 nautical miles (168 km), which equals a travel time of roughly 04:45h.
The number of daily departures depends on the period you’re traveling in. Most commonly, the number of daily departures increases during the high season. Therefore, in a country like Uruguay, you can expect more lines operating in the period from December to February.
Please note that the number of departures may also be limited on public holidays.
Departure and Arrival Ports
For comprehensive details about Montevideo and Buenos Aires, including ferry port details, as well as other popular routes, please refer to the provided links below.
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $70 (One-Way)
or $140 (Return).
Ferry Companies from Montevideo to Buenos Aires
There is a total of 2 ferry companies operating the routes from Montevideo to Buenos Aires. Here you can see the most popular ferry companies operating this route and their overall rating.
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