Buenos Aires to Catamarca by bus
Catamarca lies 979 km (608 mi) north-west of Buenos Aires, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 49 min including stops, over roughly 1,194 km (742 mi) of road.
| Buenos Aires | Catamarca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Argentina |
| Population | 2.9 million | 159,139 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 545 m (1,788 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Catamarca) |
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Common questions
How far is Catamarca from Buenos Aires?
979 km (608 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Buenos Aires; by road roughly 1,194 km (742 mi).
How long does it take to get from Buenos Aires to Catamarca by bus?
About 17 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buenos Aires and Catamarca?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.