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Most people choosing to travel by ferry from Buenos Aires to get to Uruguay.
There are a number of different ways to travel between Montevideo and Buenos Aires, and if you haven’t already, do read my article looking at the options and considering the pros and cons of each.
Navigating the ferry websites can be confusing, especially because of language and the fact that the pricing is in pesos – both Argentine pesos and Uruguayan pesos!
So the Guru has stepped in to give you a hand by checking out the prices to get from Buenos Aires to Montevideo.
Below you will find prices for one-way travel Buenos Aires-Montevideo:
- direct ferry
- ferry and bus combo via Colonia with no stop-off (If you want to stop off, my page on getting to Colonia has all the details of what to do. It’s simple).
Montevideo-Buenos Aires ferry prices
My article looking at the different Buenos Aires-Montevideo travel options has links to the ferry company websites.
Notes: I used a one-way rate because there is a very limited saving in general when buying a return (two-way) ticket. The saving appears to be less than 10 USD in most cases.
The prices were in Argentine pesos. I converted them into US dollars using xe.com and rounded them up or down to the nearest dollar.
Prices include taxes.
The Colonia Express site says that their journey is shorter than Buquebus’. As a long time user, I have corrected their estimation to a more accurate 5 hours.
It’s important that you visit the travel company websites for the exact prices of tickets. Guru’Guay offers this information as a guide and can accept no responsibility for prices or changes.
Photos courtesy of Liam Quinn and Vince Alongi (Flickr)
Cacciola is a good option for folk who have time on their hands and prefer a small boat scenic trip. I had a really pleasant trip from buenos aires to montevideo with Cacciola in late December 2015 with lots of friendly local people in a holiday mood. http://www.cacciolaviajes.com.ar/index.php Trip has a coach connection at start and finish. I only recommend this as an experience and not for those in a hurry. Water crossing is from Tigre to Carmelo and cost of tickets compares well with the via Colonia routes. Best to take your own food and drink because, as I remember, the on boat catering is quite limited.
Thanks for the info, David! I also love the Cacciola trip.
Thank you, this is great clear and accurate information!
Hi Lydia, pleasure! — Karen PS. Help us exist by checking out how you can support our work.
Do you know if weather affects the ferry, for example if rain causes companies to cancel boat trips
Lily, it has taken me a while to answer your questions, because I keep imagining the ferry owners rushing to get their boats out of the rain. No, rain does not affect travel. Yes, storms can affect travel, but usually only during winter time and infrequently.
Hi there,
Is it cheaper to book in advance or nearer the time?
Hi Clare, please read my article on ferry prices. Best — Karen
Hi, I have just checked that if you by in uruguayan pesos (on the their web pages, not on the argentinian sites), the prices are far cheaper…
Does the ferry leave in may?
Yes, it has the same schedule all year around.
Hi There!
Thanks for this write up! This is really helpful! I’m looking at doing a 24 hours in montevideo trip from BA. The prices on the buquebus website quote around $600 round trip for 2 people for a Buenos Aires-Montevideo (direct). This might be silly question but is that in USD or in Argentinian pesos? Would appreciate any info!
That would be in USD dollars.
Colonia Express service, https://coloniaexpress.com/ , booked a few months in advance is about 20 to 25 US dollars for a standard adult, one way ticket. This much cheaper option includes the coach journey from Colonia to Montevideo and takes about 5 hours as long as there are no delays.
I make one day trip at 27th of september 2017 with Buquebus from Montevideo to Buenos Aires and back. Starting at 6.15 morning from Tres Cruces( bus + ship) and returning at 23.00. I buy a ticket in Buquebus office at Tres Cruces one day before and all it costs was about 50 euro. The time to enjoy BA is approximately 7- 7.5 hours.
You should be half an hour before at bus terminal and dont be afraid if the bus starts 15 min earlier- Buquebus takes you to the final destination.
We want to travel from Buenos Aries and back 2people by ferry and bus to start from our hotel. Which company is recommended
Hi Chrystal, there are only three to choose from. Check out our comments about each of them in our article on the best ways to travel between Buenos Aires and Montevideo. You’ll need to take a cab from your hotel to either the port or the bus terminal. It’s very easy. All the best, Karen
Can I Buy an online ticket from Buenos Aires to Montevideo for travel in June 2020 in a Ferry and Bus Combo via Colonia with a stopover in Colonia for one or two nights and if yes what will it cost for the highest class?
Will appreciate an early feedback.
Hi Hasan, please read the other articles that I have written and that are linked in this article. They have the answers to all your questions. Cheers – Karen
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