Buenos Aires - Montevideo
Ferries to Uruguay
Buenos Aires - Montevideo
Ferries to Uruguay
The Buenos Aires to Montevideo ferry route is provided by 2 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Buenos Aires to Montevideo is approximately 4 hours on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Buenos Aires to Montevideo cost around $125 and $603, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Buenos Aires to Montevideo.
Buenos Aires Montevideo ferry sailings typycally depart from Buenos Aires at around 06:30. The last ferry leaves at 20:45.
The Buenos Aires Montevideo ferry trip can take around 4 hours. The fastest Buenos Aires to Montevideo ferry is around 2 hours 30 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 50 weekly sailings from Buenos Aires to Montevideo serviced by Buquebus & Colonia Express. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Buenos Aires Montevideo ferry prices typically range between $125* and $603*. The average price is typically $260*. The cheapest ferries from Buenos Aires to Montevideo start from $125*. The average price for a foot passenger is $260*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 26.
The distance between Buenos Aires to Montevideo is approximately 149 miles (239km) or 129 nautical miles.
Ferry Operators servcing ferries from Buenos Aires to Montevideo currently do not allow cars to travel onboard.
Foot passengers can travel on the Buenos Aires to Montevideo ferry with Buquebus & Colonia Express.
Pets can travel on ferries from Buenos Aires to Montevideo with Buquebus & Colonia Express. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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| Buenos Aires - Montevideo Ferry Route Prices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Foot Passenger | $260 | |
| Average Cabin Price | $341 | |
| Buenos Aires - Montevideo Ferry Route Summary | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Argentina |
| Destination | Uruguay |
| No. of Operators | 2 |
| Operators | Buquebus & Colonia Express |
| Average Price | $260 |
| Average Pet Price | $238 |
| Average Daily Sailings | 7 |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 50 |
| Average Sailing Duration | 4 h |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2 h 30 m |
| First Ferry | 06:30 |
| Last Ferry | 20:45 |
| Distance | 129 Nautical Miles |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2026.
Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires is located on the western shores of the mammoth River Plate estuary. There are daily sailings from the country’s largest city to the Uruguayan cities of Montevideo and Colonia del Sacramento. Both Buquebus and Colonia Express operate on these routes.
Things to do in Buenos Aires?
It’s a multicultural metropolis that has retained much of its historical European identity, evident in the downtown clash of architecture that ranges from the soaring towers of the central business district to the pink walls of the Italianate-style Casa Rosada presidential palace. Whether you want to try your hand at tango dancing, want to sample the delicious local cuisine, want to go market hopping or fancy a stroll through the spectacular Cementerio de la Recoleta, the city is bursting with culture, tradition and there really is something for everyone to enjoy.
What transport is on offer?
Just a few minutes’ walk from outside the port entrance is the Marina Nueva train station that offers routes deeper into the suburbs of Buenos Aires, including a stop by the city’s international airport on the coast. The extensive National Route 9 highway, just a few minutes’ drive from the port, cuts north and connects motorists to other major Argentinian cities including Rosario and Cordoba.
What about the ferry services?
Passenger routes run from the port multiple times throughout the week, serviced by Buquebus and Colonia Express ferries. Both these lines offer daily routes to the nearby capital of Montevideo in Uruguay, a short distant across the River Plate, and the smaller Uruguayan city of Colonia Del Sacramento. The sailing time to Colonia del Sacramento is one hour and fifteen minutes, while the Montevideo route varies from between two hours fifteen to four hours fifty.
