This bus and ferry trip to Buenos Aires from Punta del Este is the best and easiest way to get between this Uruguayan destination and the capital of Argentina.
Bus + Ferry to Buenos Aires from Punta del Este
If you want to travel from Punta del Este, the Uruguayan coastal tourist destination par excellence, to Buenos Aires, then this bus and ferry transfer service is the perfect option for you.
You'll have to go to the Punta del Este terminal to get on the bus that will take you to Colonia del Sacramento. The trip takes 4.5 hours.
You'll then arrive in Colonia del Sacramento and get on the ferry that leaves at 8:30 pm, and in just over an hour you'll arrive at the port of Buenos Aires.
Round Trip Tickets
When booking, you'll have the option to select the round-trip transfer option if you wish. The return ticket can be used up to 90 days after the departure date.
Transport Schedule
Please read below the schedule for the summer season, valid from December 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026:
- Departure: the bus to Colonia del Sacramento from Punta del Este leaves at 8:15 pm. Once there, the staff will be waiting for you to tell you where to take the ferry to Buenos Aires. Arrival in Buenos Aires is around 2:15 am.
- Return: the ferry to Colonia del Sacramento from Buenos Aires departs at 8 am. Upon arrival, the staff will be waiting to show you where to take the bus to Punta del Este, which arrives at 2 pm.
Please note that the timetables and connections between boats and buses are predetermined; therefore, they cannot be modified.