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Ferry from Punta del Este to Buenos Aires

Aerial view of the Punta del Este peninsula with its beach promenade and marina

Route map

  • Buquebus
  • Colonia Express

Ferry connections Punta del Este - Buenos Aires

Operators compared

Operator Duration (hrs:min) Sailings per operating day Operating days Vessels
Buquebus 6:00–7:46 1 274 Francisco, Silvia Ana
Colonia Express 7:30 1 174 –

Fares by vehicle

Foot passenger
€51

Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.

Season and frequency

Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
3
Jan
4
Feb
4
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
1

Sailings per operating day

Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season

Ports and terminals

Punta del Este

Town port

Buenos Aires

Town port

Frequently asked questions about the Punta del Este - Buenos Aires ferry

Crossing time

How long does the ferry from Punta del Este to Buenos Aires take? +
The crossing from Punta del Este to Buenos Aires takes 7 hours on average. Depending on the departure, the crossing takes between 6 hours and 7 hours 46 minutes.

Timetable

How often does the ferry from Punta del Este to Buenos Aires run? +
The ferry from Punta del Este to Buenos Aires runs daily, with up to 3 departures a day. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.

Operator

Which ferry companies sail from Punta del Este to Buenos Aires? +
Colonia Express and Buquebus serve the Punta del Este - Buenos Aires route. Crossing time and departure frequency differ between the operators; the comparison is on this page.