Visiting Argentina

Buenos Aires from the Ferry

Taking a day trip from Buenos Aires to Montevideo is a popular activity for people visiting Argentina.

Day trips from Argentina to Uruguay are easy to do, and simple to arrange. Regular ferries to Montevideo are run by a company called Buquebus. They depart from Puerto Madero in Buenos Aires, and all you have to do is show up, buy a ticket, and hop on board.

When planning your day trip from Buenos Aires to Montevideo, there are several key things to keep in mind. First, there is a one hour time difference between the two countries, so be sure to set your watch accordingly.

Second, given that the ferry crosses international lines, make sure to bring your passport with you. Keep it in a money wallet or your front pocket when in Montevideo to make sure it doesn’t get lost or stolen while you are visiting Uruguay.

Third, make sure to take an early enough ferry from Argentina that you have ample time to explore all that the capital of Uruguay has to offer. If you’re not a morning person, an overnight trip is a good alternative to a day trip from Buenos Aires to Montevideo.

Ferry Terminal in Colonia

Ferries from Buenos Aires to Colonia are a great way to get from the capital of Argentina to Uruguay.

Ferries to Colonia are operated by a company called Buquebus. They depart from the ferry terminal at Puerto Madero, and arrive at the ferry port in Colonia.

Ferries are large and comfortable. They offer food and entertainment on board, and are a great way to take a day trip from Buenos Aires to Uruguay.

The travel time on ferries from Buenos Aires to Colonia is between 50 minutes and 3 hours, depending on whether you take a fast ferry or a slow one. There is an hour time difference between Argentina and Uruguay.

Ferry tickets cost from US$30 one way if you buy tickets online in advance of traveling.

Ferries from Buenos Aires to Colonia depart five times a day, seven days a week, from morning until late evening.

Buenos Aires Ferry

Taking the ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo is a great way to get from Argentina to Uruguay.

Montevideo is around 140 miles from Buenos Aires, so transportation by ferry is quick and simple.

The hydrofoil ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo is the fastest way to get between the two capital cities.

Buquebus is the company that runs ferries to Montevideo. You can take a regular 2.5 hour ferry or an express 1 hour ferry ride from Puerto Madero in Buenos Aires to the Montevideo ferry terminal.

When you travel, make sure to remember that there is a one hour time difference between Argentina and Uruguay.

The ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo can cost as low as US$40 if you do not get a first class ticket.