Ferries from
Uruguay to Argentina
Ferries from
Uruguay to Argentina
Ferries from Uruguay to Argentina are available with 2 operators. There are 3 ferry routes. Ferries from Colonia del Sacramento to Buenos Aires and Montevideo to Buenos Aires are popular ferry trips from Uruguay to Argentina. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Uruguay to Argentina sail approximately 88 times per week and are operated by Colonia Express & Buquebus.
Uruguay to Argentina ferry sail durations can take between 1 hour 15 minutes and 7 hours 30 minutes depending on the ferry operator, the route taken and weather conditions.
The fastest ferry from Uruguay to Argentina takes around 1 hour 15 minutes on the Colonia del Sacramento to Buenos Aires ferry with Colonia Express & Buquebus.
Yes, you can travel by car on the ferry from Uruguay to Argentina with Colonia Express.
The distance between Uruguay and Argentina is 36 miles (58km) and 32 nautical miles.
Uruguay to Argentina ferry prices can vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The Colonia del Sacramento to Buenos Aires ferry ferry sails approximately 52 times weekly with a crossing time of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Montevideo to Buenos Aires ferry ferries sail about 36 times weekly with a sailing time of 4 hours 45 minutes.
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Uruguay is a small country in South America, lying between Argentina to the west and Brazil to the north. It ranks first in Latin America for democracy, peace and press freedom, boasting a beautiful landscape to rival its popular neighbours as well. It’s fast becoming a popular holiday destination, too, thanks to its diverse terrain and a huge choice of activities on offer. A typical day may involve relaxing in hot springs, spotting wildlife along the coast, horseback riding through vast plains or partying in vibrant beach towns. The capital, Montevideo is an exciting cosmopolitan city, with everything from superb beaches and trendy arts scene to large shopping malls and picturesque neoclassical architecture. Uruguay has ports in Colonia del Sacramento and in the capital on the south coast, offering frequent sailings across the Rio de La Plata to Buenos Aires. With many high-speed crossings to choose from, Uruguay a useful departure point for Argentina.
Argentina is a large country in South America, home to both the continent’s highest and lowest points. The inhabitants of the eighth largest nation on the planet are well-known for their gaucho culture, passion for football and superb beef steaks, whilst the land itself boasts some of the highest Andes peaks, magnificent glaciers in Patagonia and the spectacular Iguazu Falls. Buenos Aires is the lively capital, home to around three million locals known as ‘people from the port’. Often compared to a European city due to its eclectic mix of cuisine and Spanish-style city streets, Buenos Aires is also where the Tango dance was conceived, arguably Argentina’s most famous contribution to the rest of the world. Travelling by ferry is an easy way to hop across the border from Uruguay, as there are frequent high-speed routes on offer to Buenos Aires, with some crossings lasting just over an hour.
