Argentina to Uruguay Ferries: Colonia & Montevideo
High-speed ferries cross the Río de la Plata from Buenos Aires to Uruguay: about an hour and a quarter to historic Colonia del Sacramento, or direct to the capital, Montevideo.
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Buenos Aires → Colonia del Sacramento
Buquebus Terminal, Puerto Madero / Dársena Norte to Colonia Ferry Port
The fast ferry across the Río de la Plata from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay’s cobbled UNESCO-listed colonial town. It is a classic day trip, and the start of the road to Montevideo and Punta del Este.
Buenos Aires → Montevideo
Buquebus Terminal, Puerto Madero / Dársena Norte to Montevideo Port Passenger Terminal
The direct fast ferry between the capitals of Argentina and Uruguay across the Río de la Plata. You can also combine the shorter ferry to Colonia with a connecting coach to Montevideo, which often works out cheaper.
Buenos Aires → Punta del Este
Buenos Aires port (Dársena Norte / Colonia Express terminal, as on your ticket) to Punta del Este (coach arrival)
There is no direct boat to Punta del Este: these are through tickets, a ferry across the Río de la Plata with a connecting coach on to the resort. 12Go lists 3 departures a day between 07:30 and 18:30 from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este, run by Buquebus and Colonia Express, taking 5h 15m – 7h 30m. Buquebus and Colonia Express show their departures only inside their booking engines. The times are the booking site's: check yours before you travel.
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