Punta del Este - Buenos Aires
Ferries to Argentina
Punta del Este - Buenos Aires
Ferries to Argentina
The Punta del Este to Buenos Aires ferry route is provided by 2 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Punta del Este to Buenos Aires is approximately 6 hours 30 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Punta del Este to Buenos Aires cost around $110 and $773, 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 Punta del Este to Buenos Aires.
Punta del Este Buenos Aires ferry sailings typycally depart from Punta del Este at around 07:45. The last ferry leaves at 16:30.
The Punta del Este Buenos Aires ferry trip can take around 6 hours 30 minutes. The fastest Punta del Este to Buenos Aires ferry is around 5 hours 45 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 11 weekly sailings from Punta del Este to Buenos Aires serviced by Buquebus & Colonia Express. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Punta del Este Buenos Aires ferry prices typically range between $110* and $773*. The average price is typically $238*. The cheapest ferries from Punta del Este to Buenos Aires start from $110*. The average price for a foot passenger is $238*.
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 Punta del Este to Buenos Aires is approximately 237 miles (381km) or 206 nautical miles.
Ferry Operators servcing ferries from Punta del Este to Buenos Aires currently do not allow cars to travel onboard.
Foot passengers can travel on the Punta del Este to Buenos Aires ferry with Buquebus & Colonia Express.
Pets can travel on ferries from Punta del Este to Buenos Aires with Buquebus & Colonia Express. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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| Punta del Este - Buenos Aires Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Uruguay | |
| Destination Country | Argentina | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Buquebus & Colonia Express | |
| Average Price | $238 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 11 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 6 h 30 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 5 h 45 m | |
| First Ferry | 07:45 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:30 | |
| Distance | 206 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2026.
Punta del Este is a coastal city situated on the south coast of Uruguay, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. The port is the gateway to Argentina, with many crossings to the capital city of Buenos Aires, lasting just under seven hours.
The city of Buenos Aires, located on the western shores of the vast River Plate estuary, is the largest city and capital of Argentina. 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. The ferry port of Buenos Aires is found to the north of the main collection of piers and shipping yards found in the Retiro borough of the city. The terminal here is set along the grass-lined banks of the Lujan river that flows into the larger River Plate, just to one side of a large man-made marina. A waiting area can be found inside the building and a limited number of car-parking spaces are available along the road into the harbour . 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. 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. Colonia Express also sails to the port-town of Carmelo a number of times per day.
