Posadas to Ciudad del Este by bus
Ciudad del Este lies 245 km (152 mi) north-east of Posadas, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 39 min including stops, over roughly 299 km (186 mi) of road.
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| Posadas | Ciudad del Este | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Paraguay |
| Population | 305,874 | 301,815 |
| Elevation | 108 m (354 ft) | 197 m (646 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Cordoba) | UTC-3 (America/Asuncion) |
What changes when you arrive in Ciudad del Este
Crossing from Argentina into Paraguay: money changes from the Peso to the Guarani (PYG); sockets are Euro; the dialling code becomes +595; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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Staying in Ciudad del Este
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Common questions
How far is Ciudad del Este from Posadas?
245 km (152 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Posadas; by road roughly 299 km (186 mi).
How long does it take to get from Posadas to Ciudad del Este by bus?
About 4 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Posadas and Ciudad del Este?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Ciudad del Este?
The Guarani (PYG).
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.