How to get to Bariloche: plane, bus, car and the crossing from Chile
Quick answer: You can reach Bariloche by plane (BRC airport), by bus to the bus terminal, by car on National Route 40 or, from Chile, through the Cardenal Samoré Pass. From Buenos Aires it is about 1,640 km by road, according to the Bariloche Tourism Office.
Updated November 4, 2026.
Driving distances from Bariloche
| City | Distance |
|---|---|
| Buenos Aires | 1,640 km |
| Córdoba | 1,610 km |
| Mendoza | 1,221 km |
| Bahía Blanca | 1,076 km |
| Neuquén | 416 km |
| Esquel | 300 km |
| El Bolsón | 131 km |
| Villa La Angostura | 83 km |
From Buenos Aires you arrive via Santa Rosa or via Bahía Blanca and finish on National Route 40 (Tourism Office).
By bus
Buses arrive at the Terminal de Ómnibus. The Tourism Office names Andesmar, Chevallier, Flecha Bus, Via Bariloche and El Rápido Argentino, each with its own ticket office. There is no official duration: ticket-selling sites say about 24 hours from Buenos Aires and 5 h 20 to 5 h 50 from Neuquén (secondary sources); other sources give different times, so confirm with the company.
By plane
Bariloche airport has the code BRC (secondary source). The Tourism Office lists JetSMART, Flybondi, LADE and Aerolíneas Argentinas as operators. The direct flight from Buenos Aires takes about 2 h 10 to 2 h 30 according to Despegar (secondary source). For the transfer to the center there is a transfer service: Bariloche airport shuttle.
From Chile
The Cardenal Samoré Pass is about 53 km past Villa La Angostura and, according to the Tourism Office, it is open all year, with chains mandatory in winter; hours are 9 am to 7 pm in winter and 8 am to 7 pm in summer. Another way to cross is the Andean Lakes Crossing.
Train
The Tourism Office says the Tren Patagónico links Viedma and Bariloche once a week (it leaves on Friday and arrives on Saturday). Check the current service with the operator.
Unconfirmed details
We did not find in an official source the distance from the airport to the center, nor the price and frequency of the city bus. Flight and bus schedules change by season.
Quick questions
How many kilometers is it from Buenos Aires to Bariloche?
1,640 km by road according to the Bariloche Tourism Office.
Is the Cardenal Samoré Pass open all year?
According to the Tourism Office, yes; chains are mandatory in winter. Check the status of the pass on the day of your trip.
