How far is El Calafate from Río Turbio?

The distance covered from El Calafate to Río Turbio is 134 km (83 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from El Calafate to Río Turbio?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate, in El Calafate, and end it at Terminal Rio Turbio, in Río Turbio.

Bus El Calafate to Río Turbio from $44 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for El Calafate to Río Turbio on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate	4h 10m	12:10pm	Río Turbio	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate	4h 10m	3:55pm	Río Turbio	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate	4h 10m	12:20pm	Río Turbio	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate	4h 10m	12:10pm	Río Turbio	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate	4h 10m	3:55pm	Río Turbio	No tags

Get from El Calafate to Río Turbio

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours, and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4hAverage Duration

134 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

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Marga Taqsa

3.5/5854 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi1.5

Based on 854 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the seats but often complained with the WiFi. Marga Taqsa ticket prices on this trip start at $45

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Where are the popular stops in El Calafate and Río Turbio?

Stops in El Calafate

A - Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate

B - El Calafate - Santa Cruz

Stops in Río Turbio

A - Terminal Rio Turbio

Frequently asked questions about travelling from El Calafate to Río Turbio by bus

How far is El Calafate from Río Turbio?
The distance covered from El Calafate to Río Turbio is 134 km (83 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from El Calafate to Río Turbio?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate, in El Calafate, and end it at Terminal Rio Turbio, in Río Turbio.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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The cheapest trip from El Calafate to Río Turbio was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $45

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from El Calafate to Río Turbio, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $45 to $45 for a bus ticket from El Calafate to Río Turbio based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2025-11-15.