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 15 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Punta del Este to Buenos Aires cost around $87 and $619, 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 15:45.
The Punta del Este Buenos Aires ferry trip can take around 6 hours 15 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 13 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 $87* and $619*. The average price is typically $177*. The cheapest ferries from Punta del Este to Buenos Aires start from $87*. The average price for a foot passenger is $177*.
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 July 25
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 | $177 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 13 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 6 h 15 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 5 h 45 m | |
| First Ferry | 07:45 | |
| Last Ferry | 15:45 | |
| Distance | 206 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
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.
Buquebus, Colonia Express connecting Uruguay. Ferries from Buenos Aires sail approximately 10.0 times a day and up to 75.0 times a week.
Buenos Aires ferries sail to Colonia del Sacramento, Montevideo, Punta del Este.
Ferries sailing from Buenos Aires can range between 15m and 7h 30m. Ferry times can change from season to season.
The most popular route from Buenos Aires is Buenos Aires - Colonia del Sacramento.
Ferry price from Buenos Aires can range between £60 and £351 depending on various factors such as the route, season, operator and type of ship.
Yes, you can take a car ferry from Buenos Aires with Colonia Express. For more information on routes and car ferry prices view our Deal Finder.
Foot Passengers are allowed on ferries from Buenos Aires. You can travel as a foot passenger from Buenos Aires with Buquebus, Colonia Express.
You can take your pet on the ferry from Buenos Aires with Buquebus, Colonia Express. For more information about pet accommodation and fees please view our Deal Finder.
