Argentina
Where can I go by ferry from Buenos Aires?
3 ferry destinations from Buenos Aires: Colonia del Sacramento, Montevideo and Punta del Este.
All Ferries from Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires → Colonia del Sacramento1h 15m – 1h 30m · Buquebus, Colonia Express, Seacat ColoniaSeveral departures daily🚗 Cars🛂 InternationalBuenos Aires → Montevideo2h 15m – 3h · BuquebusDaily direct sailings; bus-and-ferry combinations via Colonia run more often🚗 Cars🛂 InternationalBuenos Aires → Punta del Este5h 15m – 7h 30m · Buquebus, Colonia ExpressTimes from 12Go, check before you travel: 3 departures a day between 07:30 and 18:30🚶 Foot only🛂 International
Car ferries from Buenos Aires
- Colonia del Sacramento · 1h 15m – 1h 30m
- Montevideo · 2h 15m – 3h
Foot-passenger ferries from Buenos Aires
- Punta del Este · 5h 15m – 7h 30m
Plan your crossing from Buenos Aires
- Buenos Aires → Punta del Este
Times from 12Go, check before you travel: 3 departures a day between 07:30 and 18:30
Source: 12Go schedule (booking site; Buquebus and Colonia Express show their departures only inside their booking engines), checked 2026-10-29
Getting to the ferry in Buenos Aires
- Buenos Aires ferry terminals are near Puerto Madero and Retiro
- Montevideo’s port terminal is next to the Ciudad Vieja (Old City)
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go by ferry from Buenos Aires?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento, Montevideo and Punta del Este. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
Can I take my car on a ferry from Buenos Aires?
Yes, car ferries run from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento, Montevideo.
How long is the ferry from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este?
5h 15m – 7h 30m with Buquebus and Colonia Express.
How often is the ferry from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este?
Times from 12Go, check before you travel: 3 departures a day between 07:30 and 18:30 (times listed by 12Go; check before you travel, checked 2026-10-29).