Puerto Natales to El Calafate

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Puerto Natales to El Calafate Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Comapa Turismo	SUV 2pax	Any time	+3h 30m	$1,171.00	5.0
Bus	Bus Sur	Semi Sleeper	07:30	12:30	$29.67
Bus	Marga	Semi Sleeper	08:00	13:40	$28.99
Bus	Marga	Executive Sleeper	08:00	13:40	$32.61
Bus	Bus Sur	Semi Sleeper	08:00	13:00	$30.18
Bus	MARGA	Semi Sleeper	08:00	13:40	$28.32
Bus	Marga	Sleeper	08:00	13:40	$32.61
Bus	MARGA	Semi Sleeper	08:00	13:40	$31.26
Bus	MARGA	Executive Sleeper	08:00	13:40	$31.86
Bus	MARGA	Executive Sleeper	08:00	13:40	$35.17
Bus	Marga	Semi Sleeper	15:30	21:30	$28.99
Bus	Marga	Executive Sleeper	15:30	21:30	$32.61
Bus	MARGA	Semi Sleeper	15:30	21:30	$28.32
Bus	Marga	Sleeper	15:30	21:30	$32.61
Bus	MARGA	Semi Sleeper	15:30	21:30	$31.26
Bus	MARGA	Executive Sleeper	15:30	21:30	$31.86
Bus	MARGA	Executive Sleeper	15:30	21:30	$35.17

How to get from Puerto Natales to El Calafate

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

Bus
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+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 52.00. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 42.85.

How far is Puerto Natales from El Calafate?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Puerto Natales to El Calafate. Your trip will be a total of 120 miles (192 km). The flying distance is 120 miles (192 km).

How long does it take to get from Puerto Natales to El Calafate?

The travel time from Puerto Natales to El Calafate can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 4 to 6 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Puerto Natales to El Calafate?

The cost of the trip from Puerto Natales to El Calafate varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Turismo Zaahj: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 42.85 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 52.00.

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

Bus+Van price: USD 35.96. From Puerto Natales to El Calafate starting from 07:30 Puerto Natales Bus Station until 07:30 Puerto Natales Bus Station
Bus tickets - USD 42.85 to USD 52.00;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 820.32 to USD 1,398.73.

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

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

Buses start plying the route from 07:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 08:00. There are 5 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Puerto Natales 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.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Puerto Natales to El Calafate. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 820.32.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from Puerto Natales to El Calafate

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Puerto Natales 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:

93% decided to go for a bus.
6% chosen Bus+Van
1% Other

Transportation from Puerto Natales to El Calafate

Buses

$ 35.96
Taxis

$ 820.32
Vans

$ 35.96
Trains are not available
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available

Facts about the transport from Puerto Natales to El Calafate

Cheapest Transport	$36
Fastest Transport	3h 50m
Earliest Departure	7:00 AM
Latest Departure	8:00 AM
Departures per day	5
Distance	192 kilometers
Transport Companies	Comapa Turismo, Fiordos Travel, Marga, Marga, MARGA, MARGA, Turismo Zaahj

Puerto Natales to El Calafate