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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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Río de la Plata · 28 NM

Buenos Aires → Colonia del Sacramento

Buquebus Terminal, Puerto Madero / Dársena Norte to Colonia Ferry Port

⏱ 1h 15m – 1h 30m

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.

🚢 Buquebus, Colonia Express, Seacat Colonia📅 Several departures daily🚗 Vehicles🐕 Pets
Río de la Plata · 110 NM

Buenos Aires → Montevideo

Buquebus Terminal, Puerto Madero / Dársena Norte to Montevideo Port Passenger Terminal

⏱ 2h 15m – 3h

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.

🚢 Buquebus📅 Daily direct sailings; bus-and-ferry combinations via Colonia run more often🚗 Vehicles🐕 Pets
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