Buenos Aires – Punta del Este
Ferry to Uruguay
Buenos Aires – Punta del Este
Ferry to Uruguay
The Buenos Aires to Punta del Este ferry route is provided by 2 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este takes approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes on ferries servicing this route.
There are around 7 weekly sailings from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este. Buquebus provide up to 9 weekly sailings and Colonia Express provide up to 8 weekly sailings. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Buenos Aires Port at approximately 08:30 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 18:30. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este is with Colonia Express in 7 hours and 30 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este usually cost £199.
You can take an overnight ferry on the Buenos Aires to Punta del Este. The first overnight sailing departs at 18:30 and arrives in Punta del Este at 02:00.
There are no cabins on ferries from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este with Colonia Express. Please ensure that your dog remains on a lead throughout the duration of the journey. While smaller animals must be transported in a carrier.
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Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the Punta del Este ferry.
The best way to travel from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este is by ferry. With 1 sailing per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
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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.
