{"id":201278,"date":"2024-03-20T16:27:50","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T16:27:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/?p=201278"},"modified":"2024-03-21T09:28:01","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T09:28:01","slug":"how-to-travel-from-torres-del-paine-to-el-calafate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/how-to-travel-from-torres-del-paine-to-el-calafate\/","title":{"rendered":"How to travel to Torres del Paine from El Calafate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Two of Patagonia\u2019s greatest national parks lie a short distance from each other, separated by an international border. Torres del Paine National Park, with its sheer granite towers and iconic W Trek, sits up close to the Chilean border. On the other side in Argentina, you\u2019ll find Los Glaciares National Park, home to Perito Moreno glacier and the looming peaks of Mount FitzRoy and Cerro Torre. But how do you travel between the two?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chile\u2019s gateway city to Torres del Paine is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/chile\/torres-del-paine\/puerto-natales\">Puerto Natales<\/a>, while the Argentinian gateway for Los Glaciares is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/argentina\/los-glaciares\/el-calafate\">El Calafate<\/a>. Both are connected by air to their respective capitals of Santiago and Buenos Aires, but there are no direct flights between the two. The two are linked by road however, and there are comfortable international buses that make the trip every day. We\u2019ve put together this guide to walk you through the trip, step by step. If you\u2019re new to this style of travel, check out our blog <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-using-buses-in-patagonia\/\">Everything you need to know about using buses in Patagonia<\/a> to get yourself road trip-ready.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">El Calafate to Puerto Natales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For this guide, we\u2019re going to travel from Los Glaciares to Torres del Paine, though the process is just as easy in the opposite direction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_1336-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-201282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_1336-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_1336-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_1336-855x481.jpg 855w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_1336-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_1336-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_1336-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_1336-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_1336-1980x1114.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">El Calafate bus station<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The El Calafate bus station (Terminal de Omnibus El Calafate) is about one mile east of the centre of town. Several bus companies make the trip using modern comfortable coaches, but we recommend the Chilean operator <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bussur.com\/\">Bus Sur<\/a> as the most reliable. On most days, there are between 3\u20135 buses running every day, though this number is drastically reduced if you want to travel in winter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets can be bought online, with a single ticket typically costing around US$40-50. It takes from 5\u20137 hours to travel between El Calafate and Puerto Natales, depending on how much time is needed as border control. Buses tend to leave at around 8am, meaning that you\u2019ll arrive in Puerto Natales between 2\u20133pm.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20231124_081958-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-201289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20231124_081958-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20231124_081958-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20231124_081958-855x481.jpg 855w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20231124_081958-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20231124_081958-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20231124_081958-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20231124_081958-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20231124_081958-1980x1114.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Loading the Bus Sur to Puerto Natales<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you board, there&#8217;ll be someone from the station who loads your luggage on to the bus for you. It&#8217;s customary to tip for this service: we suggest US$1-2 in local currency, so have some small change ready. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leaving El Calafate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On arrival at the bus station, you\u2019ll need to present your passport along with your reservation number to be given your ticket and assigned seat. On boarding, you\u2019ll also be given a small bottle of water and some snacks and sweets for the journey. There is no opportunity to buy food along the way, so we\u2019d advise having a good breakfast in El Calafate to see you through to a late lunch once you reach Puerto Natales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5568-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-201295\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5568-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5568-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5568-855x481.jpeg 855w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5568-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5568-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5568-2048x1152.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5568-1200x675.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5568-1980x1114.jpeg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Getting comfortable inside the bus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The seats are big and comfortable and recline nicely without disturbing your neighbour. There\u2019s plenty of space for your daypack, as well as a USB socket to keep your electronics charged. The coach is air conditioned and also has an onboard toilet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To the border<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite El Calafate and Puerto Natales only being 95 miles away from each other as the condor flies, the bus doesn\u2019t initially appear to take the most obvious route. The highway at first heads due east away from the Chilean border and then swings south. Don\u2019t be misled if you\u2019ve plotted the route using Google Maps either: the most direct route is on a gravel road that\u2019s unsuitable for buses. Instead, the bus takes the longer sealed road through the one-horse town of Esperanza before turning towards Chile.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20231124_120806-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-201288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20231124_120806-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20231124_120806-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20231124_120806-855x481.jpg 855w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20231124_120806-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20231124_120806-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20231124_120806-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20231124_120806-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20231124_120806-1980x1113.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pampas south of El Calafate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The scenery up until now has been Patagonian steppe, but after leaving Esperanza, if the weather is clear then it\u2019s often possible to see the distant towers of Torres del Paine rising out of the horizon ahead of you. They\u2019re always a stirring sight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes just under two hours for the bus to travel the 75 miles from Esperanza to the border. Again, ignore anything that Google Maps might tell you as the border crossing: the bus actually turns off the main highway onto a gravel road that runs for a couple of miles to the Argentinian border post at Cancha Carrera. En route, look out for the red roadside shrine to Gauchito Gil, a 19th century Patagonian folk hero who has become venerated as an unofficial patron saint for the poor and travellers (Argentina\u2019s long-distance truck drivers are often particular devotees).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_7518-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Argentinian border post at Cancha Carrera\" class=\"wp-image-201305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_7518-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_7518-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_7518-855x481.jpeg 855w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_7518-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_7518-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_7518-2048x1152.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_7518-1200x675.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_7518-1980x1113.jpeg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Argentinian border post at Cancha Carrera<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On a good day, the border guards will breeze through processing everyone on the bus. After that, you get back on the coach for the ten-minute drive to the Chilean border at Cerro Castillo.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crossing into Chile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Border procedures for arriving into Chile are considerably slower than checking out of Argentina. One important point to note is that it\u2019s not permitted to take any fresh produce over the border into Chile to avoid the entry of pests and diseases. As part of this, all travellers must fill out a <a href=\"https:\/\/djsimple.sag.gob.cl\/\">SAG Affidavit<\/a> 48 hours ahead of travel. It\u2019s both quick and simple: on the link, click on &#8216;Iniciar tramite&#8217; (\u2018start procedure\u2019) and the rest of the form has a section in English to follow. You\u2019ll be asked to show the completed form when boarding the bus so please do ensure that you are prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20231124_123945-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-201286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20231124_123945-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20231124_123945-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20231124_123945-855x481.jpg 855w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20231124_123945-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20231124_123945-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20231124_123945-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20231124_123945-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20231124_123945-1980x1113.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Chilean border post at Cerro Castillo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you get stamped in, you\u2019ll be given a tourist card (popularly known as a PDI), which you\u2019ll need to keep hold of to be given to immigration when you leave Chile at the end of your trip.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the border it\u2019s just a couple of hours to the Puerto Natales bus station (Terminal Rodovario), a far grander affair than its El Calafate equivalent. From here, it\u2019s about two hours by bus or private transfer to the entrance to Torres Del Paine National Park at Laguna Amarga.\u00a0Don&#8217;t forget to have some change ready to tip the bus company staff member who takes your luggage off the coach when you arrive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Puerto Natales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of travellers spend the night in Puerto Natales before travelling on. The cross-border buses arrive too late in the day to make the bus connection to Torres del Paine. If you are joining a tour, transfers from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine also typically run in the morning to avoid any potential problems with delayed international buses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Lazo-Webber-Hike-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Lazo Webber Hike in Torres del Paine\" class=\"wp-image-201284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Lazo-Webber-Hike-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Lazo-Webber-Hike-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Lazo-Webber-Hike-855x481.jpg 855w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Lazo-Webber-Hike-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Lazo-Webber-Hike-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Lazo-Webber-Hike-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Lazo-Webber-Hike-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Lazo-Webber-Hike-1980x1114.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Next stop: Torres del Paine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are travelling in the opposite direction, buses depart early from Puerto Natales, so it\u2019s recommended to spend the night in the city to allow you to make your connection. Note that travel from Puerto Natales gets you into El Calafate in the early to mid-afternoon. This means that if you\u2019re planning to travel straight on to El Chalt\u00e9n you\u2019ll also need to overnight in the city to catch onward transportation the following morning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the bus trip isn\u2019t quite as direct as you might hope when you first look at the map and see how close Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares are to each other, many people find the day spent travelling a good opportunity to catch up on some rest. Whether you\u2019re travelling from El Calafate or Puerto Natales, it\u2019s likely that you\u2019ll have just done a few days of hiking among the big mountains, so the journey is a useful moment to push your seat back and rest your legs \u2013 and let the next set of mountains come to you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two of Patagonia\u2019s greatest national parks lie a short distance from each other, separated by an international border. Torres del Paine National Park, with its sheer granite towers and iconic W Trek, sits up close to the Chilean border. 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