Castelar to Montevideo by bus
Montevideo lies 226 km (140 mi) east of Castelar, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 18 min including stops, over roughly 275 km (171 mi) of road.
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| Castelar | Montevideo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Uruguay |
| Population | 107,786 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC-3 (America/Montevideo) |
What changes when you arrive in Montevideo
Crossing from Argentina into Uruguay: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (UYU); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +598; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Castelar to Montevideo
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Staying in Montevideo
Our booking partner lists 319 places to stay in Montevideo. Of the 173 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (76), and 5 are five-star. Across 94 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 178,996 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Montevideo from Castelar?
226 km (140 mi) in a straight line, east of Castelar; by road roughly 275 km (171 mi).
How long does it take to get from Castelar to Montevideo by bus?
About 4 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Castelar and Montevideo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Montevideo?
The Peso (UYU).
Where can I stay in Montevideo?
Our booking partner lists 319 places to stay in Montevideo, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.