Colonia del Sacramento – Buenos Aires
Ferry to Argentina
Colonia del Sacramento – Buenos Aires
Ferry to Argentina
Depending on the season their are usually 8 daily and 52 weekly sailings between Colonia del Sacramento and Buenos Aires. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Colonia del Sacramento to Buenos Aires, Buquebus & Colonia Express. Colonia del Sacramento Buenos Aires ferries take around 1 hour 15 minutes. The ferry costs between $103.82 and $466.14, 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 Colonia del Sacramento to Buenos Aires.
The earliest Colonia del Sacramento Buenos Aires ferry typically departs Colonia del Sacramento at about 08:30 and the last ferry usually leaves at 22:31.
Ferries from Colonia del Sacramento to Buenos Aires sail in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 45 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 52 weekly sailings from Colonia del Sacramento to Buenos Aires provided by Buquebus & Colonia Express. Timetables can change from season to season.
Buquebus provide 21 sailings weekly. Colonia Express provide 32 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Colonia del Sacramento to Buenos Aires typically range between $103.82* and $466.14*. On average the Colonia del Sacramento Buenos Aires ferry is $206.81*. The cheapest Colonia del Sacramento Buenos Aires ferry prices start from $103.82*. The average price for a foot passenger is $206.81*.
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 April 2025.
The distance between Colonia del Sacramento to Buenos Aires is approximately 36 miles (58km) or 32 nautical miles.
Yes, Colonia del Sacramento Buenos Aires ferries allow cars onboard with Colonia Express between Colonia del Sacramento and Buenos Aires. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Colonia del Sacramento and Buenos Aires use our Deal Finder.
Buquebus & Colonia Express allow foot passengers on Colonia del Sacramento Buenos Aires ferries.
Buquebus & Colonia Express allow pets on ferries from Colonia del Sacramento to Buenos Aires. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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In south west Uruguay is the small city of Colonia del Sacramento. The small settlement lies on the tip of a peninsula that points to the Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires on the opposite bank of the River Plate. There are daily services to the Argentinian capital operated by both Buquebus and Colonia Express
What is there to do in the town?
It’s a settlement with a rich and varied history. Founded in the 17th Century by Portuguese colonists, Colonia del Sacramento can boast to be one of the oldest cities in the entire country with the curving lanes and Old Town Walls of the historic quarter clashing brilliantly with the downtown grid of modern streets. There is a plethora of fantastic architecture to sample, from the rustic Church Maritz to the abandoned Plaza de Toros Real de San Carlos bull ring. The area also contains plenty of wineries for visitors to tour and taste the local tipple.
What transport links are available?
Travelling to and from the port is easy due to Colonia del Sacramento’s prime location in the densely populated south-western region of Uruguay. The Route 1 highway, found just a few minutes from the entrance to the port, covers over a hundred miles of the coast en route to the capital of Montevideo. The bus terminal by the harbour is ideal for those looking to travel more locally, with routes heading into the city centre and along the beach-lined promenades.
What services run from the port?
There are currently two operators offering services to one destination, Buenos Aires. Buquebus offer four daily sailings, taking one hour fifteen, while Colonia Express run three crossings. There are also four weekly sailings by Buquebus that take just over three hours to reach the Argentinian capital.
