Montevideo to Buenos Aires by ferry
Buenos Aires lies 203 km (126 mi) west of Montevideo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 203 km (126 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 6 h 8 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
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| Montevideo | Buenos Aires | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uruguay | Argentina |
| Population | 1.3 million | 2.9 million |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Montevideo) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) |
| Port | Port of Montevideo | Puerto Madero |
What changes when you arrive in Buenos Aires
Crossing from Uruguay into Argentina: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (ARS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro; the dialling code becomes +54; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Where to book ferries from Montevideo to Buenos Aires
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Staying in Buenos Aires
Our booking partner lists 7,742+ places to stay in Buenos Aires (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 813 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (532), and 36 are five-star. Across 516 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 626,709 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Buenos Aires from Montevideo?
203 km (126 mi) in a straight line, west of Montevideo; by road roughly 247 km (154 mi).
How long does it take to get from Montevideo to Buenos Aires by ferry?
About 6 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montevideo and Buenos Aires?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Buenos Aires?
The Peso (ARS).
Where can I stay in Buenos Aires?
Our booking partner lists 7,742+ places to stay in Buenos Aires, 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 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.