Overall8.7/10Easier to reach than about 85% of cities
Good to know
Good to Know
- The SUBE card is essential for all public transport in Bariloche. It can be purchased at kiosks throughout the city or at the SUBE office in the Civic Center (weekdays 8 a.m. onward). Once charged, it works across Argentina's cities.
- Most long-distance buses from Bariloche are overnight services with reclining seats, making the journey more bearable. Seat categories vary (Cama Suite, Cama Ejecutivo, Semi Cama); upgrading often worth the extra pesos for comfort on very long routes.
- Bariloche Airport operates 24/7 with modern instrument landing systems, minimizing weather-related delays despite Patagonia's unpredictability.
- If flying internationally and arriving at Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport, you'll need to transfer to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (domestic airport) for flights to Bariloche. This requires an hour-long bus/taxi ride or overnight stay.
- Car rental is relatively affordable in Bariloche compared to other Argentine regions. Essential for exploring Circuito Chico and Seven Lakes Route at your own pace.
- Winter travel (June–September) may require snow chains on roads to Cerro Catedral and mountain routes. Check road conditions before departure.
- Iguazu Falls is not a feasible day trip from Bariloche despite the flight network. Minimum 2–3 days needed; most visitors combine it with Buenos Aires as a separate leg of their Argentina itinerary.
Intercity Bus
- Hub
- Bus Terminal (Terminal de Omnibus)
- Address
- Avenida 12 de Octubre 2400
- Distance To City Center
- 3-4 km
- Note
- More than a dozen bus companies operate from terminal serving destinations throughout Argentina and Chile
Major Destinations
Buenos Aires
- Operators
- Via TAC, Via Bariloche, Chevallier, Albus, Andesmar, Crucero del Norte
- Travel Time
- 20-25 hours
- Notes
- Overnight buses available with reclining seat options (Cama Suite, Cama Ejecutivo, Semi Cama)
El Bolsón
- Operators
- AeroBolsón, local services
- Travel Time
- ~2.5 hours
Villa La Angostura
- Operators
- AeroAngostura and local providers
- Travel Time
- Regular daily service
San Martín De Los Andes
- Travel Time
- ~4-5 hours
Mendoza
- Travel Time
- Long-distance overnight
Osorno (Chile)
- Travel Time
- Cross-border service available
Air Connections
Major Routes
Buenos Aires to Bariloche
- Carriers
- Aerolíneas Argentinas, JetSMART, Flybondi, LADE
- Frequency
- Multiple hourly flights
- Flight Time
- 2 hours
- Note
- Buenos Aires has two airports: Ezeiza (EZE—international) and Aeroparque (AEP—domestic). Most domestic flights depart from Aeroparque.
Santiago (Chile) to Bariloche
- Carriers
- SKY, LATAM
- Frequency
- Seasonal, primarily summer
- Flight Time
- ~2 hours
São Paulo (Brazil) to Bariloche
- Carriers
- GOL, LATAM, AZUL
- Frequency
- Regular during summer/winter tourist seasons
- Flight Time
- ~5 hours
Bariloche to El Calafate
- Frequency
- Semi-regular
Airport Ground Transport
Mi Bus
- Cost
- ARS 221
- Type
- Public Bus (Line 72)
- Route
- Connects airport parking lot to downtown (Moreno Street between Palacios and Beschedt), passing Bus Terminal and Costanera
- Schedule
- 6:40 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. from downtown; 7:15 a.m. to 10:20 p.m. from airport
- Frequency
- Hourly (approximately every 20-40 minutes)
- Notes
- Requires SUBE prepaid card (cannot pay driver directly). Card available at kiosks in city or SUBE office at Civic Center.
Auto Jet
- Cost
- Commercial rate (specific price not published)
- Type
- Minibus (Auto Jet)
- Frequency
- Variable, departs once capacity reached
- Notes
- Shared service coordinated with flight arrivals; waiting times may vary
Taxi
- Cost
- ARS 1,500
- Notes
- Official stop in front of terminal. Use identified vehicles only. Remises (pre-arranged car services) allow fare negotiation in advance.
Car Rental
- Notes
- Multiple agencies available (Hertz, Avis, Budget, Thrifty). Relatively affordable compared to other Argentine cities.
- Seasonal Note
- In winter, snow chains available for rental fee
Far Distance Destinations
Iguazu Falls
- Route
- Not suitable as day trip; minimum 2-3 days recommended
- Distance
- 1,454 miles (2,300+ km)
- Flight Connection
- Flights operate 3-4 times daily via Aerolíneas Argentinas, JetSMART, Flybondi to Cataratas del Iguazú Airport (IGR)
- Travel Time By Bus
- ~39-42 hours (requires transfers; not direct)
- Travel Time By Plane
- ~6.5-7 hours (including transfers)
Day Trips And Nearby Destinations
- Note
- Bariloche serves as hub for Lake District exploration; most nearby attractions accessible via local bus or short drives
Accessible Sites
Cerro Catedral Ski Resort
- Access
- Local bus or private transport; paved road (may require chains in winter)
- Distance
- 20 km southwest
- Travel Time
- 25 minutes by car
Circuito Chico Scenic Route
- Distance
- Local circuit beginning at km 18
- Highlights
- Llao Llao Hotel, Colonia Suiza, scenic lakes and mountains
- Travel Time
- Full loop possible via local bus or rental vehicle
Cerro Campanario
- Access
- Chairlift/gondola to viewpoint (1,049 m elevation)
- Distance
- ~17.5 km
- Travel Time
- Bus accessible via local route 20
Parque Municipal Llao Llao
- Distance
- ~60 km west of city
- Highlights
- Hiking trails, lake views, Sendero de los Arrayanes
- Travel Time
- Accessible by bus or rental vehicle
Seven Lakes Route (Ruta De Los 7 Lagos)
- Access
- Rental car recommended for flexibility
- Direction
- North toward San Martín de los Andes
- Travel Time
- Full-day excursion or road trip
Puerto Blest
- Access
- Boat trip from Bariloche with scenic lake navigation
- Travel Time
- Full-day excursion
Ventisquero Negro (Black Glacier)
- Distance
- South of Bariloche
- Travel Time
- ~3 hours drive
- Note
- Bumpy mountain road; 2WD vehicles manageable
Rail
- Route
- Viedma to San Carlos de Bariloche
- Service
- The Patagonic Train
- Frequency
- Weekly (departures Friday from Viedma, arrival Saturday in Bariloche)
- Travel Time
- Full journey approximately 16 hours
- Class Options
- Coach, Pullman, Sleeping Car with Restaurant Car included
- Intermediate Stations
- San Antonio Oeste (Las Grutas), Valcheta, Sierra Colorada, Los Menucos, Jacobacci, and others
Airport
- Code
- BRC
- Name
- San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional Teniente Luis Candelaria)
- Distance To City
- 13 km
- Travel Time To City
- 20-30 minutes by bus; ~17 minutes by taxi
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