Buenos Aires – Punta del Este
Ferries to Uruguay
Buenos Aires – Punta del Este
Ferries to Uruguay
Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 13 weekly sailings between Buenos Aires and Punta del Este. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este, Buquebus & Colonia Express.Buenos Aires Punta del Este ferries take around 5 hours 15 minutes. The ferry costs between $226 and $1039, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este.
The earliest Buenos Aires Punta del Este ferry typically departs Buenos Aires at about 07:30 and the last ferry usually leaves at 18:30.
Ferries from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este sail in around 5 hours 15 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 4 hours 45 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 13 weekly sailings from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este provided by Buquebus & Colonia Express. Timetables can change from season to season.
Buquebus provide 10 sailings weekly. Colonia Express provide 4 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este typically range between $226* and $1039*. On average the Buenos Aires Punta del Este ferry is $468*. The cheapest Buenos Aires Punta del Este ferry prices start from $226*. The average price for a foot passenger is $468*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated July 25.
The distance between Buenos Aires to Punta del Este is approximately 237 miles (381km) or 206 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Buenos Aires and Punta del Este.
Buquebus & Colonia Express allow foot passengers on Buenos Aires Punta del Este ferries.
Buquebus & Colonia Express allow pets on ferries from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Buenos Aires - Punta del Este Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Argentina | |
| Destination Country | Uruguay | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Buquebus & Colonia Express | |
| Average Price | $468 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 13 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 5 h 15 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 4 h 45 m | |
| First Ferry | 07:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 18:30 | |
| Distance | 206 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires is located on the western shores of the mammoth River Plate estuary. There are daily sailings from the country’s largest city to the Uruguayan cities of Montevideo and Colonia del Sacramento. Both Buquebus and Colonia Express operate on these routes.
Things to do in Buenos Aires?
It’s a multicultural metropolis that has retained much of its historical European identity, evident in the downtown clash of architecture that ranges from the soaring towers of the central business district to the pink walls of the Italianate-style Casa Rosada presidential palace. Whether you want to try your hand at tango dancing, want to sample the delicious local cuisine, want to go market hopping or fancy a stroll through the spectacular Cementerio de la Recoleta, the city is bursting with culture, tradition and there really is something for everyone to enjoy.
What transport is on offer?
Just a few minutes’ walk from outside the port entrance is the Marina Nueva train station that offers routes deeper into the suburbs of Buenos Aires, including a stop by the city’s international airport on the coast. The extensive National Route 9 highway, just a few minutes’ drive from the port, cuts north and connects motorists to other major Argentinian cities including Rosario and Cordoba.
What about the ferry services?
Passenger routes run from the port multiple times throughout the week, serviced by Buquebus and Colonia Express ferries. Both these lines offer daily routes to the nearby capital of Montevideo in Uruguay, a short distant across the River Plate, and the smaller Uruguayan city of Colonia Del Sacramento. The sailing time to Colonia del Sacramento is one hour and fifteen minutes, while the Montevideo route varies from between two hours fifteen to four hours fifty.
