La Plata to Maldonado by bus
Maldonado lies 274 km (170 mi) east of La Plata, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 5 h 10 min including stops, over roughly 334 km (208 mi) of road.
| La Plata | Maldonado | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Uruguay |
| Population | 195,443 | 102,000 |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC-3 (America/Montevideo) |
| Postal codes | 1900–5713 | 20000 |
What changes when you arrive in Maldonado
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 La Plata to Maldonado
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Staying in Maldonado
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Common questions
How far is Maldonado from La Plata?
274 km (170 mi) in a straight line, east of La Plata; by road roughly 334 km (208 mi).
How long does it take to get from La Plata to Maldonado by bus?
About 5 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between La Plata and Maldonado?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Maldonado?
The Peso (UYU).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.