Long-distance Buses

Argentina has one of the best long-distance bus systems in the world. The buses are comfortable, punctual, and connect the entire country. For many Argentinians, they are the preferred mode of transport — and for good reason.

The Bus Classes — Comfort on Wheels

• Semi-Cama: Reclining seats (approx. 140°), onboard entertainment, snack. The standard option — more comfortable than European buses.
• Cama: 160° reclining surface, wider seats, better meals. Ideal for night trips.
• Cama Suite / Cama Total: The first class of buses — 180° flat reclining seats like a bed, only 8–12 seats in the entire bus, gourmet dinner, champagne, blanket, and pillow. Argentina's bus-train business class! Still costs less than a flight.

Important Connections

Route	Duration	Price (Semi/Cama)
BA → Mendoza	14–16h	€25–55
BA → Córdoba	9–10h	€18–35
BA → Salta	20–22h	€35–65
BA → Iguazú	16–18h	€30–55
BA → Bariloche	20–22h	€40–70
Salta → Jujuy	2h	€3–6
Mendoza → San Juan	2.5h	€4–8

Good Bus Companies

• Andesmar: Wide network, good comfort, Cama Suite available
• Via Bariloche: Especially good for Patagonia routes
• Chevallier: Solid service to Mendoza and the south
• Flecha Bus: Good value for money
• Balut: Northwest (Salta, Jujuy)

Terminal Retiro

Argentina's largest bus station in Buenos Aires. Buses depart from here to all corners of the country. Well-organized, with counters for all companies. Buy tickets online or on-site — the app "Plataforma 10" or "Central de Pasajes" compares all providers.