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Uruguay Argentina ferries are operated by Colonia Express & Buquebus. Uruguay Argentina ferries run about 106 times per week. Ferry schedules can vary by season, operator, ship and route.

How long is the ferry from Uruguay to Argentina?

Ferry time from Uruguay to Argentina can vary between 45 minutes and 7 hours 30 minutes. Ferry time can differ by ferry route, operator and ship.

What is the fastest ferry from Uruguay to Argentina?

The fastest crossing by ferry from Uruguay to Argentina is with Colonia Express, on the Colonia del Sacramento Buenos Aires ferry in approximately 45 minutes.

Can I take my car on the ferry from Uruguay to Argentina?

Passengers can take a car on the ferry from Uruguay to Argentina. Passengers can take a car on ferries with Colonia Express.

How far is Uruguay to Argentina?

The distance between Uruguay and Argentina is 36.3 miles (58.4km) and 31.5 nautical miles from the nearest ports.

How much does a ferry cost from Uruguay to Argentina?

Ferry price from Uruguay to Argentina is based on a few booking preferences such as route, operator, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry. Prices will often vary by season.

Ferries from Colonia del Sacramento to Buenos Aires

Colonia del Sacramento Buenos Aires ferries sail approximately 8 times daily and up to 54 times weekly with a sailing time of 1 hour 19 minutes.

Ferries from Montevideo to Buenos Aires

Ferries from Montevideo to Buenos Aires sail around 7 times daily and up to 45 times weekly with a duration of about 4 hours 10 minutes.

Uruguay to Argentina Ferry Offers and Discounts

For the best ferry offers, we recommend using our Deal Finder to compare ferry tickets and prices. Visit our special offers page to view current ferry offers.

How to book ferry tickets from Uruguay to Argentina

With Direct Ferries you can book and compare Uruguay Argentina ferry tickets, operators, timetables and prices using our Deal Finder.

How much are ferries from Uruguay to Argentina?

From To Average price
Montevideo, Uruguay
Buenos Aires, Argentina 		$256.98Average price
Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
Buenos Aires, Argentina 		$117.00Average price
Punta del Este, Uruguay
Buenos Aires, Argentina 		$162.33Average price

Ferries from Uruguay to Argentina

About Uruguay

Uruguay is a small country in South America, lying between Argentina to the west and Brazil to the north. It ranks first in Latin America for democracy, peace and press freedom, boasting a beautiful landscape to rival its popular neighbours as well. It’s fast becoming a popular holiday destination, too, thanks to its diverse terrain and a huge choice of activities on offer. A typical day may involve relaxing in hot springs, spotting wildlife along the coast, horseback riding through vast plains or partying in vibrant beach towns. The capital, Montevideo is an exciting cosmopolitan city, with everything from superb beaches and trendy arts scene to large shopping malls and picturesque neoclassical architecture. Uruguay has ports in Colonia del Sacramento and in the capital on the south coast, offering frequent sailings across the Rio de La Plata to Buenos Aires. With many high-speed crossings to choose from, Uruguay a useful departure point for Argentina.

About Argentina

Argentina is a large country in South America, home to both the continent’s highest and lowest points. The inhabitants of the eighth largest nation on the planet are well-known for their gaucho culture, passion for football and superb beef steaks, whilst the land itself boasts some of the highest Andes peaks, magnificent glaciers in Patagonia and the spectacular Iguazu Falls. Buenos Aires is the lively capital, home to around three million locals known as ‘people from the port’. Often compared to a European city due to its eclectic mix of cuisine and Spanish-style city streets, Buenos Aires is also where the Tango dance was conceived, arguably Argentina’s most famous contribution to the rest of the world. Travelling by ferry is an easy way to hop across the border from Uruguay, as there are frequent high-speed routes on offer to Buenos Aires, with some crossings lasting just over an hour.

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