El Chalten to El Calafate

El Chalten to El Calafate

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El Chalten to El Calafate Schedule

El Chalten to El Calafate Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Transporte Las Lengas Minivan 07:00 - 10:30ARS 42,363
Caltur Semi Sleeper 08:00 - 10:40ARS 26,400
Chalten Travel Executive 11:30 - 14:10ARS 21,792
Transporte Las Lengas Minivan 13:00 - 16:30ARS 42,363
Marga Sleeper 15:15 - 18:35ARS 28,468
Marga Semi Sleeper 17:00 - 20:00ARS 31,056
Marga Sleeper 19:00 - 22:00ARS 28,800
Transporte Las Lengas Minivan 20:00 - 23:30ARS 42,363

Transportation from El Chalten to El Calafate

Facts about the transport from El Chalten to El Calafate

Cheapest Transport$25
Fastest Transport2h 30m
Earliest Departure7:00 AM
Latest Departure8:00 PM
Departures per day17
Distance125 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCaltur, Chalten Travel, Marga, Marga, Taqsa, Transporte Las Lengas

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How to get from El Chalten to El Calafate

When you want to get from El Chalten to El Calafate, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Bus
  • Van

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 35.46. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 24.88.

How far is El Chalten from El Calafate?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from El Chalten to El Calafate. Your trip will be a total of 78 miles (125 km). The flying distance is 78 miles (125 km).

How long does it take to get from El Chalten to El Calafate?

The travel time from El Chalten to El Calafate can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 3 to 4 hours.

How much does it cost to get from El Chalten to El Calafate?

The cost of the trip from El Chalten to El Calafate varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Chalten Travel: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 24.88 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 35.46.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from El Chalten to El Calafate:

  • Bus tickets - USD 24.88 to USD 35.46;
  • Van price : USD 49.22;

How many trips per day are there between El Chalten and El Calafate?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 08:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 19:00. There are 17 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from El Chalten to El Calafate is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from El Chalten to El Calafate. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from El Chalten to El Calafate.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from El Chalten to El Calafate

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from El Chalten to El Calafate? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 98% decided to go for a bus.
  • 2% opted for a van.