Montevideo Transport: Ferry + Bus
Description
Leave Buenos Aires behind and discover the beautiful capital of Uruguay on this self-guided trip to Montevideo. Unmissable!
Montevideo Transport: Ferry + Bus
At your selected time, you'll set sail from Buenos Aires port on a fast ferry. 1 hour and 15 minutes later, you'll dock at the port in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, where a bus will be waiting at the terminal to drive you to Montevideo. The journey by road to the Uruguayan capital takes 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Having reached Montevideo, you'll be left to explore the city at your own pace. We recommend strolling around Plaza Independencia, or Independence Square, home to some of the capital's most emblematic monuments, including the Solís Theatre and the Metropolitan Cathedral.
Don't miss the Mercado Agrícola, Montevideo's historic market, the El Prado neighborhood, the Playa Pocitos beach, and the Estadio Centenario, a must for fans of South American football!
At the end of your time in Montevideo, make your way to the Tres Cruces Terminal on General Artigas Boulevard to catch the bus back to Colonia del Sacramento, where you'll take the ferry back to Buenos Aires.
Departure Times
Below are the schedules for the summer season, valid from March 1, 2026:
- Departures from the Buenos Aires ferry terminal: 8:30, 10:30, 12:50, 18:30, and 20:00.
- Departures from the Montevideo bus station: 5:00, 7:00, 13:00, 14:30, and 17:00.
When booking, you must indicate whether you wish to return to Buenos Aires on the same day or up to 90 days later. Please note that the schedules and connections between boats and buses are predetermined and cannot be modified.
One-Way Ticket
If you prefer, you can also book the option that includes only one-way transportation to Montevideo without the return to Buenos Aires.
Required Documents
To enter Uruguay, people of certain nationalities will need to show their passports or other documents, such as visas, etc. You can find out about the necessary documentation on this link.
How It Works?
You will start your journey by boarding a fast ferry from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento, followed by a bus ride to Montevideo. You are free to explore the city at your leisure, visiting highlights such as Plaza Independencia and Mercado Agrícola.
Included:
- Ferry ticket from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento.
- Bus transfer from Colonia del Sacramento to Montevideo.
- Visit the city at your own pace.
Not Included:
- Return ferry ticket (optional - can be booked separately).
- Meals and beverages.
- Entrance fees for attractions.
Meeting Point: The journey begins at the Buenos Aires ferry terminal.
What's included
- Ferry trip from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento
- Bus trip from Colonia del Sacramento to Montevideo
- Return ferry and bus trip back to Buenos Aires (depending on selection)
- Boarding tax
Cancellation policy
Rimborso del 70% se cancelli almeno 72 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets. Free wheelchair loan service available. This must be indicated in the reservation. Provides signage for wayfinding and orientation. Information in accessible formats.
Important information
This voucher alone isn't valid for the trip. The local tour company will email you a voucher that you'll need to present at check-in. You'll exchange this voucher for a ticket that'll grant you access to transportation you'll be taking.
Important Info
You must be at the departure port at least an hour and a half before the scheduled time.
It's also mandatory to carry a valid passport or any other necessary documentation (depending on your nationality) and to have a valid travel insurance covering medical expenses to enter Uruguay and Argentina, as well as a reservation number.
In case you do not have travel insurance, the Immigration Department may prevent you from entering the country.
Departure from Buenos Aires
You'll need to go to the Madero Sur port terminal in Buenos Aires. Here, you'll have to check in for boarding at the Colonia Express stand located at the following address: Avenida Elvira Rawson de Dellepiane, 155.
Your boarding pass will be printed when you check in.
Return: Departure from Montevideo
You'll need to go to the bus terminal in Montevideo, located at the following address: Terminal de Tres Cruces del Boulevard General Artigas, Local 31ª (next to the port of Montevideo).
Once you've arrived in Colonia del Sacramento by bus, your boarding card will be printed at the port when checking in.
Departure Times
Below are the schedules for the summer season, valid from March 1, 2026:
- Departures from the Buenos Aires ferry terminal: 8:30, 10:30, 12:50, 18:30, and 20:00.
- Departures from the Montevideo bus station: 5:00, 7:00, 13:00, 14:30, and 17:00.
Please note that the timetables and connections between boats and buses are predetermined; therefore, they cannot be modified.
Regarding the buses, please be at the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Please note that the maximum luggage allowed is 66 lbs (30 kg) per person or whatever the ticket and/or group can handle.
You might also like
Pope Francis Tour
Want to follow the path of Jorge Bergoglio before becoming the “Pope from the end of the World”? Discover the early l...
Rojo Tango Show
Enjoy one of the most iconic tango performances in Buenos Aires when you buy a ticket for the mesmerizing Rojo Tango ...
Buenos Aires Private Tango Class
Learning to dance the tango is not as difficult as it looks. Feel the passion of the music and learn to dance like a ...
Tango Show at Esquina Homero Manzi
Would you like to visit one of the most historic bars in Buenos Aires? If so, don't miss this tango show at Esquina H...