How far is El Calafate from Esquel?

The distance between the two cities is 516 miles (832 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from El Calafate to Esquel?

Most of the buses traveling from El Calafate to Esquel leave from Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate and arrive at Terminal de Ómnibus de Esquel. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus El Calafate to Esquel from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for El Calafate to Esquel on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55am	Aeropuerto El Calafate	23h 35m	8:30am	Terminal de Ómnibus de Esquel	No tags
Bus	11:25am	Aeropuerto El Calafate	23h 35m	11:00am	Terminal de Ómnibus de Esquel	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate	1d	11:00am	Terminal de Ómnibus de Esquel	No tags
Bus	11:25am	Aeropuerto El Calafate	23h 35m	11:00am	Terminal de Ómnibus de Esquel	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate	1d	7:00am	Parada de Autobuses de El Bolson	No tags

Get from El Calafate to Esquel

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 23 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

23h 45mAverage Duration

508 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

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Where are the popular stops in El Calafate and Esquel?

Stops in El Calafate

A - Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate

B - El Calafate - Santa Cruz

Stops in Esquel

A - Terminal de Ómnibus de Esquel

B - Parada de Autobuses de El Bolson

C - Terminal Esquel

D - Parada de Autobuses de Esquel R40

Frequently asked questions about traveling from El Calafate to Esquel by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$146

11/11

No data

Today

$18

11/13

$173

11/14

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11/15

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11/16

$183

11/17

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The cheapest trip from El Calafate to Esquel was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $18

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 Esquel, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $18 to $190 for a bus ticket from El Calafate to Esquel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $173 which is on 2025-11-13.