Posts about Ferries
Ferry from Colonia to Buenos Aires
Taking the ferry from Colonia to Buenos Aires is a great way to travel from Uruguay to Argentina.
Many people use the ferry as a way to take a day trip from Uruguay to Buenos Aires.
Ferries to Buenos Aires are run by Buquebus. They depart from the ferry port in Colonia and arrive at the ferry terminal at Puerto Madero in the Argentine capital.
The Buquebus ferry from Colonia to Buenos Aires is spacious, and has both entertainment and refreshments on board.
The ferry takes from 50 minutes and 3 hours to complete its journey. The travel time depends on whether you take a fast or slow ferry. There is also an hour time difference between Argentina and Uruguay.
Tickets for the ferry cost from US$30 each way if you purchase tickets online before traveling.
The ferry from Colonia to Buenos Aires runs five times a day, every day.
Ferry from Montevideo to Buenos Aires
Taking the ferry from Montevideo to Buenos Aires is a scenic way to get from Uruguay to Argentina.
Buenos Aires is located 140 miles from Montevideo, making transportation by ferry fast and easy.
The hydrofoil ferry from Montevideo to Buenos Aires is the quickest way to travel between the two cities.
The company that operates ferries to Buenos Aires is called Buquebus. They offer a regular 2.5 hour ferry and an express 1 hour ferry from the Montevideo ferry terminal to Puerto Madero in Buenos Aires.
When you are visiting Argentina, keep in mind that there is a one hour time difference between Uruguay and Argentina.
The ferry from Montevideo to Buenos Aires costs around US$40 if you travel standard class.
Getting to Montevideo from Buenos Aires
Montevideo is only about 140 miles from Buenos Aires, so getting there is easy.
You can fly to Buenos Aires (EZE) and take either the hydrofoil or a short flight to Montevideo (MVD).
The hydrofoil ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo is the best choice if you’re already in Buenos Aires.
Buquebus is the hydrofoil operator that operates ferries to Montevideo.
It’s a short 2.5 hour (or 1 hour on the express) ride from the Puerto Madero part of Buenos Aires. Keep in mind that there is a one hour time difference between Buenos Aires and Montevideo.
The ferry to Montevideo from Buenos Aires can cost as low as US$40. It can be up to US$100 if you take a round trip ferry and get a first class ticket.
By air, you can check United’s Argentina site or Pluna for cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Montevideo.
Flights are known to go as low as US$40 round trip, but are usually around US$100 round trip.