Buenos Aires Transport: Bus + Ferry
Description
Discover the vibrant capital of Argentina at your own pace by boarding our bus from Montevideo to Colonia del Sacramento, followed by a ferry ride to Buenos Aires. Join us on this journey!
Transportation to Buenos Aires: Bus + Ferry
Your journey to Buenos Aires begins at the Tres Cruces station, where you can choose a departure time that suits you to head to Colonia del Sacramento.
After a 3-hour bus ride, you'll arrive at the dock in Colonia del Sacramento, located in the western part of Uruguay. From there, you will board the ferry to Buenos Aires, embarking on a scenic 1-hour and 15-minute voyage across the River Plate.
Upon arrival at Puerto Madero, you can disembark and enjoy the city at your own leisure.
You have the flexibility to either remain in the Argentinean capital or opt for a ticket that includes the return transport to Montevideo. If you choose this option, you will take the ferry back from the port of Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento, followed by a bus ride returning to the Uruguayan capital.
Remember, you can make your return to Uruguay on the same day or within a period of up to 90 days after your outbound trip.
Transport Schedule
Refer to the following summer schedule, applicable from December 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026:
- Bus departures from the Montevideo station: 5 am, 6:30 am, 12:45 pm, 2:30 pm, and 4:45 pm
- Ferry departures from the Buenos Aires terminal: 8 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 6:15 pm, and 8 pm
Please note that the schedules and connections for the buses and ferries are fixed and cannot be altered.
Ferry to Buenos Aires
If you prefer, you can simply arrange to book the ferry from Colonia del Sacramento to Buenos Aires.
What's included
- One–way ticket for the bus between Montevideo and Colonia del Sacramento
- One–way ticket for the ferry between Colonia del Sacramento and Buenos Aires
- Return ticket for the ferry between Buenos Aires and Colonia del Sacramento (optional)
- Return ticket for the bus between Colonia del Sacramento and Montevideo (optional)
- Boarding fees
Cancellation policy
Rimborso del 70.0% 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
Important Info
This voucher isn't valid for travel. The local provider will email you the voucher that you'll need to present at check-in to exchange for the ticket that'll grant you admission to the ferry. When checking in, you must also show your personal documentation.
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.
The company won't be responsible for any traveller's lack of documentation.
Meeting Point in Montevideo
You'll need to get to the Colonia Express bus terminal in Montevideo will in advance. The address is as follows: Tres Cruces Terminal, 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 when you check in. For this part of the trip, you'll need to show your valid documentation that confirms your identity and has the booking number visible.
Meeting Point in Buenos Aires
2 hours before the scheduled time, you'll need to head to the Madero Sur port terminal in Buenos Aires. You'll check in for boarding at the Colonia Express stand located at the following address: Avenida Elvira Rawson de Dellepiane, 155.
Your boarding card will be printed when you check in. You'll need your valid documentation that confirms your identity and has the booking number visible.
Once you're back at the port terminal in Colonia del Sacramento, you'll be told which platform and bus to head to so you can get back to Montevideo.
Transport Schedule
Please read below the schedule for the summer season, valid from December 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026:
- Departures from the bus station in Montevideo: 5 am, 6:30 am, 12:45 pm, 2:30 pm, and 4:45 pm
- Departures from the Buenos Aires ferry terminal: 8 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 6:15 pm, and 8 pm
The timetables and connections between boats and buses are predetermined; therefore, they cannot be modified.
Luggage Info
Please remember that you can bring a suitcase between 23 and 30 kg (50 to 66 lbs) and a personal item.
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