Buenos Aires Transport: Bus + Ferry

Discover the Argentine capital at your own pace by taking a bus from Montevideo to Colonia de Sacramento, followed by a ferry ride to Buenos Aires. Let’s begin this journey!

Transport Options to Buenos Aires: Bus and Ferry

Your travel experience to Buenos Aires kicks off at the Tres Cruces station, where you can choose your departure time to catch a bus to Colonia del Sacramento.

Following a 3-hour journey, you'll reach the Colonia del Sacramento dock in western Uruguay. This is where you will board the ferry to Buenos Aires, embarking on a picturesque crossing over the River Plate that lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Upon arrival at Puerto Madero, you will disembark and have the freedom to explore the city as you wish.

You may choose to remain in the vibrant Argentine capital or opt for a return ticket with transportation back to Montevideo. In this case, your journey will continue with a ferry ride from Buenos Aires back to Colonia del Sacramento, followed by a bus ride to the Uruguayan capital.

Remember, you have the flexibility to return to Uruguay either the same day or within 90 days following your initial departure.

Transport Schedule

Below is the schedule for the summer season, effective from December 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026:

Departures from Montevideo bus station: 5 am, 6:30 am, 12:45 pm, 2:30 pm, and 4:45 pmDepartures from Buenos Aires ferry terminal: 8 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 6:15 pm, and 8 pm

Please note that the schedules and connections between buses and ferries are fixed and cannot be altered.

Ferry to Buenos Aires

If preferred, you can book solely the ferry service to Buenos Aires from Colonia del Sacramento.