Montevideo Transport: Ferry + Bus

Leave Buenos Aires and explore the capital of Uruguay on this self-guided trip to Montevideo.

At your selected time, sail from Buenos Aires port on a fast ferry. In 1 hour and 15 minutes, arrive at the port in Colonia del Sacramento, where a bus will take you to Montevideo. The journey takes 2 hours and 30 minutes.

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

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

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

When reserving, indicate if you wish to return to Buenos Aires on the same day or up to 90 days later. Timetables and connections between boats and buses are fixed and cannot be changed.

Alternatively, you can book an option that includes only one-way transportation to Montevideo without a return to Buenos Aires.

To enter Uruguay, individuals from certain nationalities need to present a passport or other documents such as visas. Check the necessary documentation for your nationality.