Montevideo Transport: Ferry + Bus

Leave Buenos Aires behind and discover the beautiful capital of Uruguay on this self-guided trip to Montevideo. Unmissable!

Montevideo Transport: Ferry + Bus

At your selected time, you'll set sail from Buenos Aires port on a fast ferry. 1 hour and 15 minutes later, you'll dock at the port in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, where a bus will be waiting to drive you to Montevideo. The road journey to the Uruguayan capital takes 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Once in Montevideo, you'll be free to explore the city at your own pace. Recommended sites include Plaza Independencia, the Solís Theatre, the Metropolitan Cathedral, Mercado Agrícola, El Prado neighborhood, Playa Pocitos beach, and the Estadio Centenario.

At the end of your visit, make your way to the Tres Cruces Terminal on General Artigas Boulevard to catch the bus back to Colonia del Sacramento, and then take the ferry back to Buenos Aires.

Schedule

Departures from Buenos Aires ferry terminal: 8:30 am, 10:30 am, 12:50 pm, 6:30 pm, and 8 pmDepartures from Montevideo bus station: 5 am, 7 am, 1 pm, 2:30 pm, and 5 pm

When booking, you must indicate whether you wish to return to Buenos Aires on the same day or up to 90 days later. The timetables and connections between boats and buses are predetermined and cannot be modified.

One-way ticket

You can also book a one-way transportation option to Montevideo without the return to Buenos Aires.

Required Documents

To enter Uruguay, certain nationalities will need to show a passport or other necessary documents. Check the required documentation for entry.