How far is Buenos Aires from Montevideo?

The shortest distance (air line) between Montevideo and Buenos-Aires is 132.37 mi (213.03 km). The shortest route between Montevideo and Buenos-Aires is 150.73 mi (242.57 km) according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. 4h 0min.

Can you take a boat from Montevideo to Buenos Aires?

BuqueBus is the only company to offer a direct ferry service takes you directly from Buenos Aires to Montevideo and vice versa in just over two hours. It is cheaper to take a “ferry and bus combo” which involves a one-hour ferry ride to Colonia continuing by comfortable bus to Montevideo.

Can you do a day trip from Buenos Aires to Montevideo?

They all offer relatively the same itinerary: depart BA by ferry around 8-9am, arrive in Montevideo around 10:30-11:30 (it’s a 2.5 hour ride on a FAST ferry), do the Hop On Hop Off from around 12:00-16:00, back to ferry by 18:00, back in BA before 21:00. …

How do I get from Buenos Aires to Montevideo?

If you want to save money, your alternative is a ferry-bus combination from Buenos Aires to Montevideo run by three ferry companies, Buquebus, Colonia Express and Seacat. They take you by ferry to Colonia (this takes an hour) and then onto Montevideo by bus. The trip takes between four and five hours.

How do you get from Argentina to Uruguay?

To get there you need to take a ferry from Buenos Aires to Colonia and then a 4 hour bus from there. Or alternatively opt for a direct Buenos Aires to Montevideo ferry and then a 2 hour bus from there.

Is Montevideo worth visiting?

Montevideo is a fantastic city, although you can pretty see everything in one day. Apart from the obvious attractions in the city centre/old town/port area, I’d recommend a long walk along the endless beach promenade to Playa Pocitos for cocktails by a very pleasant beach.

Is Montevideo safe?

Montevideo is the capital of a country that is very safe, the safest country to visit in entire Latin America. It is economically and politically stable but the crime rates here are higher than in the rest of Uruguay because it’s the capital.

How long does the ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo take?

around 4 hours 45 minutes
The Buenos Aires Montevideo ferry route connects Argentina with Uruguay. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Colonia Express. The crossing operates up to 3 times each week with sailing durations from around 4 hours 45 minutes.

Is Montevideo expensive?

The cost of living in Montevideo isn’t the least expensive in Latin America. However, when you consider the quality of life, you may find it a good value for your money. For a couple owning an apartment, the cost of living in Montevideo can be a little over $2,300 per month.

How do I get from Montevideo to Punta del Este?

The most practical and cheapest way is to take the bus from Carrasco International Airport if you are departing from Montevideo. There are buses every 45min to 1hr that go directly to Punta del Este.

Why is Montevideo so popular?

1 GROWING POPULARITY While the resorts on Uruguay’s Atlantic coast lure sun-seeking tourists, Montevideo is emerging as one of the continent’s coolest capitals, renowned for its architecture, spruced-up old quarters and thriving cultural scene.