Ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo
Overview
How do you get from Buenos Aires to Montevideo by ferry, how long does the crossing take and how much does the ferry ticket cost? Haqqi Tours answers all three and books the ticket for you. Buquebus run direct high-speed ferry (about 2.5 to 3 hours) taking about 2 hours 30 minutes, a few sailings a day, between Buquebus terminal, Dársena Norte (Puerto Madero) and Montevideo ferry port. We provide the ticket, the vehicle space and a written confirmation on WhatsApp after you fill in the booking form on this page.
Highlights
- Ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo in about 2 hours 30 minutes - direct high-speed ferry (about 2.5 to 3 hours)
- Operated by Buquebus
- Departs Buquebus terminal, Dársena Norte (Puerto Madero), arrives Montevideo ferry port
- A few sailings a day - we find the sailing that fits your day
- Cheapest ferry ticket from Buenos Aires to Montevideo: every fare and operator checked for your dates
- Cars, motorbikes and bicycles carried - tell us the vehicle and we book the space
- Send the form - we message you by WhatsApp with sailings and the price, you confirm, the electronic ticket is issued
- Haqqi Tours also provides transfers to the port and tours at both ends of the Buenos Aires to Montevideo crossing
Full Description
Ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo at a glance
Here is what the Buenos Aires to Montevideo ferry looks like: direct high-speed ferry (about 2.5 to 3 hours) run by Buquebus, about 2 hours 30 minutes from port to port, a few sailings a day. You board at Buquebus terminal, Dársena Norte (Puerto Madero) and step off at Montevideo ferry port. Haqqi Tours checks the sailings for your travel date and tells you the cost before anything is booked.
- Route: Buenos Aires to Montevideo (about 210 km by sea)
- Operator: Buquebus
- Crossing time: about 2 hours 30 minutes
- Vessels: direct high-speed ferry (about 2.5 to 3 hours)
- Frequency: a few sailings a day
- Departure port: Buquebus terminal, Dársena Norte (Puerto Madero)
- Arrival port: Montevideo ferry port
- Vehicles: cars and motorbikes carried on the car ferries
- Booking: form on this page, confirmation in the WhatsApp chat, e-ticket by message
The direct Buquebus ferry to Montevideo is the quickest crossing to the Uruguayan capital, and the alternative is a ferry to Colonia followed by a bus of about two and a half hours.
How much does the ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo cost?
Ferry prices from Buenos Aires to Montevideo move with the season and the vessel: the same crossing can cost a fraction on the conventional ferry in April of what the high-speed boat costs on an August weekend. Rather than quote a figure that will be wrong next week, we verify the fare for the day you want to sail and send it on WhatsApp before you decide.
What we include in the price we send: the ticket for each passenger, the vehicle if you bring one, any reserved seat or cabin you asked for, port taxes, and our service - checking the timetable, booking, sending the e-ticket and answering questions before and during the crossing.
Cheapest ferry ticket from Buenos Aires to Montevideo: how to pay less
The cheapest ferry ticket from Buenos Aires to Montevideo is typically on the conventional ferry, booked early, on a weekday outside the peak weeks. These are the rules our booking desk applies:
- Choose the conventional ferry over the high-speed boat when time allows - it is cheaper, steadier and often more scenic
- Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise
- Travel on a weekday - Friday and Sunday sailings carry the highest fares
- Tell us if your dates are flexible; moving by a day often changes the fare
- Compare operators - on this route the cheapest company changes with the date
- Price the crossing with and without the car - for two people a rental at the other end is sometimes cheaper
We answer "what is the cheapest way to get from Buenos Aires to Montevideo by ferry?" many times a day; the answer for the date you travel comes back by WhatsApp with the booking ready to confirm.
How to book ferry tickets from Buenos Aires to Montevideo with Haqqi Tours
The easiest way to book a ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo is to let a person do it. The form asks for the essentials; the details - a car and its length, a cabin, a pushchair, a pet, a connection on arrival - you let us know through WhatsApp when we message you to confirm. We provide the ticket, explain check-in at Buquebus terminal, Dársena Norte (Puerto Madero) and stay reachable during the crossing.
- Step 1 - fill in the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
- Step 2 - we message you in the WhatsApp chat with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
- Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
- Step 4 - we issue the electronic ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Montevideo
Because a person books it, we can line the Buenos Aires to Montevideo ferry up with a flight or a train the same day, choose the sailing that leaves a safe margin, and warn you if the weather forecast makes the fast boat a risk.
Timetable and season of the Buenos Aires to Montevideo ferry
Sailing times on the Buenos Aires to Montevideo route depend on the ferry company and the month - as a rule a few sailings a day. Morning departures are usually the calmest and the most reliable; the last sailing of the day is the one to avoid if you have an onward connection. We choose the sailing to fit your plan and tell you the check-in time at Buquebus terminal, Dársena Norte (Puerto Madero).
If a sailing is cancelled by the shipping line for weather, you are rebooked on the next available or refunded; our WhatsApp desk handles that for you on the day.
Departure: Buquebus terminal, Dársena Norte (Puerto Madero)
Buquebus terminal, Dársena Norte (Puerto Madero) is where the Buenos Aires to Montevideo ferry begins. We tell you whether tickets are scanned at a gate or on board, whether an ID or passport is required, and how early to arrive for your sailing and vessel. On busy summer days the port is crowded, so the margin matters.
- Keep the electronic ticket and the ID or passport used for booking together
- Luggage is carried free within the operator's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck
- Cafés, kiosks and waiting halls at Buquebus terminal, Dársena Norte (Puerto Madero); some fast boats board only minutes before sailing
- Haqqi Tours offers a private transfer from your hotel in Buenos Aires to the port on request
Arrival: Montevideo ferry port
You step off at Montevideo ferry port. Taxis and buses meet the boats. If you would rather not think about it, we book a driver to meet the ferry and take you to the door of your hotel.
Many travellers continue from Montevideo to another island or city. We provide those tickets too, so one WhatsApp conversation covers the whole itinerary.
On board the Buenos Aires to Montevideo ferry: seats, cabins, cars and luggage
On board, the ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo is relaxed: you can walk about, sit inside or on deck, eat at the café and watch the coast. Seat classes differ in space and quiet - economy, airline seats, lounge or business on the fast boats; cabins of two to four berths on overnight ferries. Taking the car means driving on, parking as directed, and coming back down only at the arrival port.
- Vehicles on the car deck - give us the car's length and height when booking
- Children's fares by age; infants normally free
- Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels - tell us if one is travelling
- Seats: economy, airline-style, lounge and business on the fast boats; deck seats on the slow ferries
Things to do in Montevideo after the ferry
The reasons passengers take the ferry to Montevideo are Plaza Independencia, Ciudad Vieja, Mercado del Puerto and the Rambla promenade. Montevideo is the relaxed capital of Uruguay, with a long riverfront rambla, an old town and a lively market.
If you want the days in Montevideo organised - a driver, a boat trip, timed entry tickets - we do that too. Mention it on WhatsApp.
Best time to take the ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo
The ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo runs all year on most operators, but not equally: summer brings the most sailings and the highest fares, shoulder months the best balance, winter a reduced service. Whatever the month, booking early is the single biggest saving, especially with a car or a cabin.
Ferry or flight from Buenos Aires to Montevideo?
For most travellers on this route the ferry is the better way: it leaves from the port in Buenos Aires and lands you in Montevideo itself, carries as much luggage as you can wheel and the car, and turns the journey into part of the holiday. A flight only wins when the crossing is long and time is short. Haqqi Tours arranges flights too, and says honestly which is better for your dates.
Return ferry from Montevideo to Buenos Aires
The Montevideo to Buenos Aires ferry is the same crossing in reverse, about 2 hours 30 minutes. Haqqi Tours can provide the return ticket in the same conversation; if the return date is not fixed, an open return on the same operator keeps it flexible.
Why book your Buenos Aires to Montevideo ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours
Booking with Haqqi Tours means the ferry ticket from Buenos Aires to Montevideo is one message away, not one website away. We compare, we book, we send the ticket, and we stay reachable. Add a transfer or a tour and the whole journey sits on one confirmation. Complete the form to start.
On board
- Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks for the view
- Seats: economy and lounge or business on the fast boats; deck and lounge seats on conventional ferries
- Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels
- Vehicles carried on the car deck - book with the car's dimensions
- Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings
Before you travel
- Haqqi Tours offers private transfers between your hotel and both ports
- Foot passengers 45-60 minutes early, vehicles 60-90 minutes; more on international crossings
- Arrival at Montevideo ferry port - taxis, buses and our drivers at the pier
- Departure from Buquebus terminal, Dársena Norte (Puerto Madero) - gate and check-in time sent with the ticket
Good to know
- Add a transfer at Montevideo so a driver meets the ferry with the luggage
- Keep passports handy on international crossings - checks are done at the port
- Book the Buenos Aires to Montevideo ferry early for summer and holiday weekends
- Choose the conventional ferry for the cheapest fare and the steadiest ride
- Morning sailings are the calmest and the most reliable in windy weather
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Can I book a return ferry ticket?
Of course. Choose "return" on the form and give both dates; round-trip and open-return fares are cheaper on many operators and we book whichever suits you.
How often does the ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo run?
A few sailings a day; the timetable thickens in summer and thins in winter. We send the sailings for your date with the cost of each.
Which port does the ferry leave from?
From Buquebus terminal, Dársena Norte (Puerto Madero). We send the gate and the check-in time with the ticket, and can provide a transfer from your accommodation to the port.
How much does the ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo cost?
Ferry fares from Buenos Aires to Montevideo vary with the company, the type of vessel, the date, the seat or cabin you choose and any vehicle. We do not print a figure that changes weekly; send the form and the real cost for your dates comes back through WhatsApp.
Is it better to take the ferry or fly from Buenos Aires to Montevideo?
For most travellers the ferry: it lands in the town, carries all your luggage and the car and is normally cheaper door to door. We provide flights too and say honestly which is better for your dates.
Do I need a passport for this ferry?
Carry it; on international crossings passports are checked at the port, and an ID is required on many domestic sailings too. We tell you exactly what applies when we confirm.
What if the weather cancels the sailing?
The company moves you to the next sailing or refunds the ticket, and our WhatsApp desk sorts it out for you on the day. In poor forecasts we suggest the conventional ferry, which sails when the fast boats stay in port.
Is there a luggage limit on the ferry?
Bags are not weighed on the big ferries and travel free within the operator's limits; the fast passenger boats sometimes cap the number of pieces. We tell you what applies to your sailing.
How do I book ferry tickets from Buenos Aires to Montevideo?
Fill out the form above with your date, one-way or return and the number of passengers. Haqqi Tours messages you by WhatsApp with the sailings, vessels and cost; you confirm, we book and send the e-ticket.
How long is the ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo?
About 2 hours 30 minutes on the fastest vessels; the conventional ferries take longer where both run. We send the exact times for the sailing you choose.
Can I change or cancel my ferry ticket?
It depends on the company and the fare; most tickets can be changed for a fee, the cheapest cannot. We spell out the conditions before you confirm and handle any change for you afterwards.
Can Haqqi Tours arrange transfers to and from the ports?
Yes - a private car from your accommodation to Buquebus terminal, Dársena Norte (Puerto Madero) and a driver waiting at Montevideo ferry port, with room for the luggage, on the same confirmation as the ferry ticket.
Can I choose a seat or a cabin?
Yes, where the ship has classes: airline, lounge or business seats on the fast boats, cabins on overnight sailings. Let us know your preference and we send the cost of each.
