How far is El Calafate from Río Turbio?

About 83 miles (134 km) separate El Calafate and Río Turbio.

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

Most of the buses traveling from El Calafate to Río Turbio leave from Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate and arrive at Terminal Rio Turbio. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus El Calafate to Río Turbio from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for El Calafate to Río Turbio on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:50am	Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate	4h 10m	4:00pm	Rio Turbio	Cheapest
	Bus	11:50am	Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate	4h 10m	4:00pm	Rio Turbio	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:47 AM -03.

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 $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4hAverage Duration

83 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

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

Stops in El Calafate

A
Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate
Antoine de Saint Exsupery 87, , Z9405 El Calafate, , Santa Cruz, Argentina
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B
El Calafate - Santa Cruz
Comodoro Luis Piedrabuena 100-148, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina

Stops in Río Turbio

A
Terminal Rio Turbio
Gdor. Lista, Río Turbio, Santa Cruz, Argentina

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Marga Taqsa

4/51,642 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi1.5

Based on 1642 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $33

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

How far is El Calafate from Río Turbio?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from El Calafate to Río Turbio?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$32

11/22

$32

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$31

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$31

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$32

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The cheapest trip from El Calafate to Río Turbio was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $31

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 $31 to $35 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 $31 which is on 2025-11-25.