How far is Esquel from El Calafate?

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

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

Most of the buses traveling from Esquel to El Calafate leave from Terminal de Ómnibus de Esquel and arrive at Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Esquel to El Calafate from $151 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Esquel to El Calafate on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:50pm	Parada de Autobuses de El Bolson	1d	1:10pm	Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Esquel to El Calafate on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:20pm	Terminal de Ómnibus de Esquel	1d 2h	3:00pm	Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate	Cheapest
	Bus	12:20pm	Terminal de Ómnibus de Esquel	1d 2h	2:30pm	Aeropuerto El Calafate	Fastest

Next departures for Esquel to El Calafate on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20pm	Terminal de Ómnibus de Esquel	1d 2h	3:00pm	Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate	Cheapest
Bus	12:50pm	Parada de Autobuses de El Bolson	1d	1:10pm	Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate	Fastest
Bus	12:20pm	Terminal de Ómnibus de Esquel	1d 2h	2:30pm	Aeropuerto El Calafate	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:34 PM -03.

Get from Esquel to El Calafate

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

515 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

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Staff4.7

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Cleanliness4.7

Wifi1.6

Taqsa

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Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.3

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Where are the popular stops in Esquel and El Calafate?

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

Stops in El Calafate

A - Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate

B - El Calafate - Santa Cruz

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

How far is Esquel from El Calafate?
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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

11/16

$176

11/17

No data

Today

$185

11/19

$185

11/20

No data

11/21

$184

11/22

No data

11/23

$182

The cheapest trip from Esquel to El Calafate was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $176

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

You can expect to pay from $176 to $185 for a bus ticket from Esquel to El Calafate based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $182 which is on 2025-11-23.