Puerto Natales to El Calafate Bus
Puerto Natales to El Calafate
El Calafate to Puerto Natales
Puerto Natales to El Calafate Route Summary
Puerto Natales to El Calafate bus is a popular way of travelling between Chile and Argentina.There are up to 12 daily bus departures available. The earliest bus departs from Puerto Natales bus station at 07:30h, arriving at El Calafate bus station at 12:30h the same day. While latest bus departs at 15:30h, arriving at 21:30h, h hours later.
Departure station and country
Puerto Natales, Chile
Arrival station and country
El Calafate, Argentina
Travel Distance
268 km
Average Trip Duration
06h 07min
Total Departures
12
Popular Operators
Marga Taqsa, Marga Taqsa
Lowest Price
€27
Transportation Options
Bus
Table Of Contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Puerto Natales to El Calafate:
07:30
Terminal Rodoviario (Estacion de Autobuses)
5h 0min
12:30
Terminal de Omnibus El Calafate
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31.02 €
1
M-ticket
Best offer on 27. Dec
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08:10
Terminal Rodoviario (Estacion de Autobuses)
5h 40min
13:50
Terminal de Omnibus El Calafate
fromÂ
32.56 €
1
M-ticket
Best offer on 02. Jan
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07:30
Puerto Natales
7h 15min
DIRECT
14:45
El Calafate
fromÂ
27.87 €
1
Best offer on 07. Apr
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07:30
Puerto Natales
6h 0min
DIRECT
13:30
El Calafate
fromÂ
30.31 €
1
Best offer on 25. Dec
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08:00
Puerto Natales
6h 40min
DIRECT
14:40
El Calafate
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28.50 €
1
Best offer on 25. Dec
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Getting from Puerto Natales and El Calafate by bus
The shortest travel distance between Puerto Natales and El Calafate is 268 km. The fastest bus which departs at 07:30 has a travel time of 05:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 07:15h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.Bus companies operating the Puerto Natales to El Calafate route
There is a total of 4 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have been rated 1 time by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating the route.Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Puerto Natales or El Calafate bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
 Puerto Natales
Click here to open location in google maps. El Calafate
Click here to open location in google maps.Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: €27 (One-Way) or €54 (Return).
1 traveler has shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Puerto Natales to El Calafate. The review was submitted on 25.11.2025. 10:47. You can read the user's review of the bus company below.
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Other popular destinations from El Calafate
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