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Ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo

Depending on the season their are usually 7 daily and 45 weekly sailings between Buenos Aires and Montevideo. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Buenos Aires to Montevideo, Buquebus & Colonia Express. Buenos Aires Montevideo ferries take around 4 hours 11 minutes. The ferry costs between $180.13 and $981.26, 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 Montevideo.

What's the ferry schedule from Buenos Aires to Montevideo?

The earliest Buenos Aires Montevideo ferry typically departs Buenos Aires at about 07:15 and the last ferry usually leaves at 20:00.

How long is the ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo?

Ferries from Buenos Aires to Montevideo sail in around 4 hours 11 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Buenos Aires Montevideo Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 45 weekly sailings from Buenos Aires to Montevideo provided by Buquebus & Colonia Express. Timetables can change from season to season.

Buquebus provide 11 sailings weekly. Colonia Express provide 33 sailings weekly.

How much does the ferry cost fromBuenos Aires to Montevideo?

The price of a ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo typically range between $180.13* and $981.26*. On average the Buenos Aires Montevideo ferry is $383.34*. The cheapest Buenos Aires Montevideo ferry prices start from $180.13*. The average price for a foot passenger is $383.34*.

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 1 February 2025.

What is the distance from Buenos Aires to Montevideo?

The distance between Buenos Aires to Montevideo is approximately 149 miles (239km) or 129 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo with a car?

Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Buenos Aires and Montevideo.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Buenos Aires to Montevideo?

Buquebus & Colonia Express allow foot passengers on Buenos Aires Montevideo ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo?

Buquebus & Colonia Express allow pets on ferries from Buenos Aires to Montevideo. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Argentina to Uruguay page.

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Buenos Aires Guide

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.

Buenos Aires to Montevideo Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 17/02/2025 and 23/02/2025

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Buquebus	07:15	09:45	2 hours 30 minutes	Everyday
Colonia Express	08:30	13:15	4 hours 45 minutes	Everyday
Colonia Express	10:30	15:15	4 hours 45 minutes	Everyday
Colonia Express	12:50	17:35	4 hours 45 minutes	Everyday
Colonia Express	15:30	20:15	4 hours 45 minutes	Mon, Sat, Sun
Buquebus	16:00	18:30	2 hours 30 minutes	Everyday
Colonia Express	18:30	23:15	4 hours 45 minutes	Everyday
Colonia Express	20:00	00:45	4 hours 45 minutes	Everyday