Ferries from
Argentina to Uruguay
Ferries from
Argentina to Uruguay
Ferries from Argentina to Uruguay are available with 2 operators. There are 3 ferry routes. Ferries from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento and Buenos Aires to Montevideo are popular ferry trips from Argentina to Uruguay. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Argentina to Uruguay sail approximately 129 times per week and are operated by Colonia Express & Buquebus.
Argentina to Uruguay ferry sail durations can take between 15 minutes and 8 hours 45 minutes depending on the ferry operator, the route taken and weather conditions.
The fastest ferry from Argentina to Uruguay takes around 15 minutes on the Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento ferry with Colonia Express & Buquebus.
Yes, you can travel by car on the ferry from Argentina to Uruguay with Colonia Express.
The distance between Argentina and Uruguay is 36 miles (58km) and 32 nautical miles.
Argentina to Uruguay ferry prices can vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento ferry ferry sails approximately 56 times weekly with a crossing time of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Buenos Aires to Montevideo ferry ferries sail about 66 times weekly with a sailing time of 4 hours 45 minutes.
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Argentina is a large nation in South America, boasting a beautifully diverse landscape and a culture so vibrant, it could thrill even the most experienced traveller. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, from succulent steaks and top-quality football to natural wonders and stylish cities. It even claims the highest peak in the southern hemisphere. Buenos Aires, the capital, offers all of Argentina’s best traits in one place. You can learn the famous tango, sample the finest foods on the continent and wander through the countless boutiques. So, there’s definitely more than meets the eye in this country. Due to the capital’s location on the east coast and the large natural bay, travelling by ferry is an easy and popular mode of transport to and from Buenos Aires and the neighbouring Uruguay. Buquebus, the region’s main transportation company, provides frequent crossings between the two countries.
Uruguay is a South American country on the southeast coast, sandwiched between Brazil to the northeast and Argentina to the west. With some of the most liberal laws in the world, and ranked ‘country of the year’ in 2013 by the Economist magazine, Uruguay is one of the continent’s underrated destinations and will surely surprise most visitors with its unsung gems. Golden shores line the south-facing coast, with the iconic fingertips statue on Brava Beach in Punta del Este, a small seaside town renowned for its clubbing scene. Further west lies the nation’s capital, Montevideo, with its Independence Square, once a Spanish citadel until 1829, surrounded by beautiful colonial architecture and lively port markets. Ferries regularly make the international journey, across the Rio de La Plata, from Buenos Aires in Argentina to a couple of Uruguayan cities, including the capital.
