Buquebus
Buquebus
Buquebus connects Argentina with Uruguay sailing between the ports of Buenos Aires, Montevideo and Colonia del Sacramento. This is complemented by reliable bus connections that make traveling from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este seamless and comfortable. Travelers can easily combine ferry and bus journeys for a smooth cross-river experience.
Buquebus connects Argentina with Uruguay sailing between the ports of Buenos Aires, Montevideo and Colonia del Sacramento.
Founded in 1982 by Juan Carlos López Mena under the name of Ríos Argentinos, Buquebus rapidly expanded and became the main transportation company in the River Plate region.
Buquebus own a fleet of three vessels and offer several daily departures all year round. The number of sailings increases during the peak season to respond to the high demand of Argentinian nationals and a growing number of tourists looking for a bit of tranquility in Uruguay and Southern Brazil.
Buquebus operates 6 ferry routes. Key crossings include Buenos Aires to Montevideo, Montevideo to Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia del Sacramento to Buenos Aires & Buenos Aires to Punta del Este.
The most popular service offered by Buquebus is Buenos Aires to Montevideo. This route takes around 4 hours and costs about $322.12. Sailings run 5 times daily and 34 times weekly.
The second most‑used crossing is the Montevideo to Buenos Aires, averaging 4 hours 31 minutes travel time. There are 5 daily and 34 weekly sailings, typically priced at around $298.31.
The quickest crossing with Buquebus is Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento, with an average journey time of 1 hour 15 minutes and average fares of about $211.65. There are 3 daily and 21 weekly sailings.
The longest route operated by Buquebus is Punta del Este to Buenos Aires, taking approximately 6 hours 30 minutes. It runs 1 daily and 9 weekly sailings, with fares averaging $344.63.
Buquebus operates 19 daily sailings and 130 weekly sailings across its network.
Cabins are not available on Buquebus ferries.
Cars are not accepted on Buquebus ferries.
Foot passengers can travel with Buquebus. There are 6 routes permitting foot travel, including Buenos Aires to Montevideo, Montevideo to Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia del Sacramento to Buenos Aires & Buenos Aires to Punta del Este.
Pets are allowed on some Buquebus ferry routes. There are 6 pet‑friendly routes, such as Buenos Aires to Montevideo, Montevideo to Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia del Sacramento to Buenos Aires & Buenos Aires to Punta del Este. You can also visit our blog for tips on traveling with pets on ferries.
