Ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo
Route map
- Colonia Express
- Buquebus
Colonia Express4 hours 45 minutes
Check prices →Buquebus2 hours 30 minutes
Check prices →Ferry connections Buenos Aires - Montevideo
Operators compared
| Operator | Duration (hrs:min) | Sailings per operating day | Operating days | Vessels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buquebus | 2:45–4:00 | 5 | 294 | Silvia Ana, Francisco, ATLANTICIII |
| Colonia Express | 4:45 | 5 | 107 | – |
Fares by vehicle
- Foot passenger
- €38
Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.
Season and frequency
Aug
10
Sep
10
Oct
10
Nov
10
Dec
5
Jan
5
Feb
5
Mar
5
Apr
5
May
5
Jun
5
Sailings per operating day
Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Timetable
Date
Ports of call
Departure port
Buenos Aires
Port of call
Colonia del Sacramento
Destination port
Montevideo
Ports and terminals
Buenos Aires
Town port
- Terminals
- Colonia Express, Av. Elvira Rawson de Dellepiane 155, Puerto Madero Sur
Montevideo
Town port
- Terminals
- Terminal Fluvial Puerto de Montevideo, Ciudad Vieja
Colonia del Sacramento
Town port
- Terminals
- Terminal Puerto Colonia, Avenida Roosevelt Ecke Rivera; Colonia Express am Muelle de Ultramar
Frequently asked questions about the Buenos Aires - Montevideo ferry
Crossing time
How long does the ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo take?+
The crossing from Buenos Aires to Montevideo takes 4 hours on average. Depending on the departure, the crossing takes between 2 hours 45 minutes and 4 hours 45 minutes.
Timetable
How often does the ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo run?+
The ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo runs daily, with up to 10 departures a day. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.
Operator
Which ferry companies sail from Buenos Aires to Montevideo?+
Colonia Express and Buquebus serve the Buenos Aires - Montevideo route. Crossing time and departure frequency differ between the operators; the comparison is on this page.
Route
Does the ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo sail direct?+
No, Buenos Aires - Montevideo is part of a service with 3 ports of call. The intermediate stops are listed on this page; the crossing time shown applies to the full journey to Montevideo.