How far is Porto Alegre from Punta del Este?

The distance between Porto Alegre and Punta del Este is around 651 km (404 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Porto Alegre to Punta del Este?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Rodoviária de Porto Alegre, in Porto Alegre, and end it at Punta del Este, in Punta del Este.

Bus Porto Alegre to Punta del Este from $95 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Porto Alegre to Punta del Este on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00pm	Rodoviária de Porto Alegre	9h 12m	6:12am	Punta del Este	Cheapest
	Bus	9:00pm	Rodoviária de Porto Alegre	9h 12m	6:12am	Punta del Este	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:39 PM -03.

Get from Porto Alegre to Punta del Este

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $151, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

9h 45mAverage Duration

650 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Porto Alegre and Punta del Este?

Stops in Porto Alegre

A
Rodoviária de Porto Alegre
Largo Vespasiano Júlio Veppo, 3080 - Centro Histórico, Porto Alegre - RS, 90035-040, Brazil
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Stops in Punta del Este

A
Punta del Este
Calle Interna, 20100 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay
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B
La Salina
La Salina, 20100 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay
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C
Puerto
La Angostura, Bvr. Artigas, Bvr. Artigas, 20100 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay

Compare bus companies

TTL

4/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.4

EGA

4.5/5597 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi3.8

Eucatur

3.5/5359 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi0.8

Flechabus

4/52,119 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.9

TTL Turismo

4.5/5137 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness5

Wifi2.8

According to 14 reviews, TTL Turismo received a 4.5-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the ticket access. TTL Turismo ticket prices on this trip start at $143

TTL Turismo Porto Alegre Punta del Este recent customer reviews

The staff were really helpful - very patient with my limited Portuguese and the border crossing was flawless! The seats were also comfy with lots of leg room, and the snacks and drinks provided were a nice surprise! All round very impressed with the experience!

Olivia O.

December 23, 2018

1.5 hours delay on departure to destination. From there on the way back departure was on time but got 3 hours delay accrued during travel.

Emanuela D.

January 15, 2018

Great staff very friendly

Sam L.

January 24, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Porto Alegre, RS to Punta del Este by bus

How far is Porto Alegre from Punta del Este?
The distance between Porto Alegre and Punta del Este is around 651 km (404 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Porto Alegre to Punta del Este?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Rodoviária de Porto Alegre, in Porto Alegre, and end it at Punta del Este, in Punta del Este.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$136

11-25

$136

Today

$138

11-27

$137

11-28

$136

11-29

No data

11-30

$140

12-01

$97

The cheapest trip from Porto Alegre, RS to Punta del Este was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $97

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Porto Alegre, RS to Punta del Este, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $97 to $173 for a bus ticket from Porto Alegre, RS to Punta del Este based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $97 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually EGA will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.