Montevideo to Buenos Aires Bus

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Montevideo to Buenos Aires Route Summary

Montevideo to Buenos Aires bus is a popular way of traveling between Uruguay and Argentina. For this specific route there are several transport types available: bus, ferry and plane. We found up to 10 bus departures, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Montevideo at 05:00h, arriving to Buenos Aires at 09:45h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:05h, arriving at 06:40h the following day.

For faster travel, 8 flights are available daily. 5 ferry departures are operated on this route, however these may be seasonal.
Departure station and country Montevideo, Uruguay
Arrival station and country Buenos AiresArgentina
Travel Distance 280 km
Average Trip Duration 06h 42min
Total Departures 10
Popular Operators Colonia Express, Empresa General Artigas
Lowest Price €63
Transportation Options Bus, Ferry, Plane



Traveling by bus from Montevideo to Buenos Aires

The shortest travel distance between Montevideo and Buenos Aires is 280 km. The fastest bus which departs at 07:00 has a travel time of 04:45h. The longest travel time on the route is 08:40h.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Buenos Aires earlier, there are 4 night buses from Montevideo to Buenos Aires. The overnight buses depart between 22:00 and 22:05 and arrive at 06:40 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Buenos Aires:
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Bus companies

There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the routes. These bus companies have not been rated yet by the clients. Here you can see the most popular bus companies operating this route and their overall rating.

Colonia Express
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Empresa General Artigas
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Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Montevideo or Buenos Aires, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.
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Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: €63 (One-Way) or €126 (Return).

Trip reviews from Montevideo to Buenos Aires

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Other popular destinations from Buenos Aires

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Buenos Aires, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:


Other ways of traveling between Montevideo and Buenos Aires

In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Buenos Aires below.

Ferry from Montevideo to Buenos Aires

If the travel time is not of essence, and you'd like to take in the scenery on your trip to Buenos Aires, consider taking a ferry from Montevideo to Buenos Aires. The earliest departure time for the ferry from Montevideo is at 05:00, and the latest departure time is at 19:30. The ticket prices range from €63 up to €132. You can find more information about the ferry departure times and purchase your tickets on our website GetByFerry.

Montevideo to Buenos Aires Bus Summary

Route Overview Key Info
Departure Station Montevideo
Destination Station Buenos Aires
Daily Departures Over 10 bus departures , including more than 4 night buses.
Earliest Departures 05:00 AM
Latest Departure 10:05 PM
Travel Distance 280 km
Travel Time 06:42

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