Transfers to/from Buenos Aires

Regardless of the type of transport you choose to use to move around the city of Buenos Aires, you should know that, in general, the quality and efficiency of transport from the airports near the Argentine capital is very good and, in addition, there are many options to move from one place to another, which vary in price according to multiple factors.

Regardless of the option you choose, you should make sure to make your travel plans in advance and take the necessary safety precautions. This is why knowing the means of transport will ensure a more pleasant experience on your itinerary.

Booking a shared transfer service from/to the airport of Buenos Aires, Ezeiza airport, is one of the best options to move you because you will have the company and the expertise of a professional driver who will take you safely. In addition, these transfers are completed on board a bus or minivan for up to 18 people with all the comforts.

To book this shared transfer service from Buenos Aires airport, you will need to provide your flight and hotel information in Buenos Aires, and your booking will be confirmed immediately. You will also get a travel voucher, which is an interesting advantage.

Interesting details

• Duration of the trip: about 30 minutes.
• Price: You will have to pay from 28 € per person to enjoy this transfer.
• Advantages of using this method: You will be in the company of a professional driver.
• How to book this transfer: To book this transfer you will have to do it through a shared transfer website.
• Booked if... You are travelling alone or in a group and want to travel in comfort and save some money.

Undoubtedly, one of the safest and most efficient options to move between the airport and the city centre is to hire a private transfer service in advance of your trip.

The main feature you should take into account when choosing a transfercompany is that it offers a professional and reliable service in Argentina. Once you get such a company, the process is simple and starts with the assignment of a driver and a vehicle that will be waiting for you at the arrivals terminal.

Another option available is to have the driver wait for you at the arrivals terminal with a sign with your name on it. For this type of scheduled trips, you will have to pay around €40, which is a sort of flat rate.

Details of interest

• Journeytime: It will take you about 30 minutes before you reach your destination.
• Price: The price is generally fixed and is around €40 per car.
• Advantages of using this method: Private transfer is definitely a good option because it offers you comfort, convenience and exclusivity.
• How to book this transfer: To book this transfer, you will have to go to the website of any tour and transfer agency.
• Booked if... If you prefer exclusivity rather than economy.

A good option to move between the airport and the city centre is to use the service of the company Manuel Tienda León, which is an official company endorsed by the relevant bodies and the Argentine authorities to offer transport services from Ezeiza airport to the city centre of Buenos Aires.

You will have different options including a comfortable bus service with wifi that will take you to Puerto Madero, where you can choose to board a shared car that will drop you off at your hotel along with two or three other passengers. The whole journey takes about 40 minutes and buses leave every half hour.

The best thing is that, once in Puerto Madero, you can find the company's office near the Alem metro stop on the B line that will take you to your accommodation. With all these features, this private bus could easily provide one of the best bus tours in Buenos Aires.

Interesting details

• Duration of the trip: The journey takes approximately 40 minutes.
• Price: The price is 5 - 6 € per person. If you include the transfer to your accommodation by metro or car, you will have to pay an additional 7 or 8 €.
• Advantages of using this method: It's cheaper and you get to know the city a little better.
• How to book this transport: You don't need to make a reservation, you just need to go to the company's office to buy one of their tickets.
• Booked if... You are going with little money to Buenos Aires but you also want to move around with a little comfort.

Private minibuses are one of the most comfortable ways to travel between the airport and different destinations in the city, including the city centre. There are different private companies that offer this kind of services, so in order to enjoy them, first you have to know some of the most popular routes, and then sign up for one of the best tours in Buenos Aires.

• Aerobus Ezeiza: it offers a minibus transportation service from the airport to the neighbourhood of San Telmo, and it also has a stop at its headquarters located in Belgrano Avenue, very close to Paseo Colon. The minibuses run every half an hour.
• Ezeiza Minibus: it also runs to the San Telmo neighbourhood, but, in this case, it stops at its office on Defensa Street. This service also runs every half an hour.
• Hostel Shuttle: is a minibus shuttle service that operates from the airport to several popular hostels located in the city centre, so this is a great option if you want to move directly between the airport and your place of accommodation. The frequency with which this route works is approximately one hour between departures.

The minibus is undoubtedly one of the best options if you want to get around quickly, safely and without paying a lot of money for a transfer. Generally, these minibus companies work from 8am until shortly after 5pm.

Interesting details

• Journeytime: Approximately 40 minutes.
• Price: The price from Monday to Friday is around €10, while on weekends you will have to pay up to €13.
• Advantages of using this method: You will travel in comfort and safety throughout your journey. You will save money on your journey.
• How to book this transport: To book this service, you can go to the website of any of the companies that provide this type of transport, make a reservation and wait for confirmation.
• Booked if... You are travelling with a small family group and you don't want to miss any detail of your visit to Buenos Aires.

Remis are private vehicles with official taxi licenses that are quite popular in Buenos Aires. It is a service similar to taxis, so just like taxis, I recommend you to get into a reliable one to avoid inconveniences.

Basically, it is a car and taxi service that is hired in an agency, so there are several companies that are quite popular to use the remis service, among them private companies such as Tienda León, Transfer Express or World Car stand out.

In fact, beyond the transfer between the airport and the city centre, this is a service that you can hire when you sign up for an excursion from Buenos Aires, for greater convenience.

Interesting details

• Travel time: 40 to 45 minutes to get from the airport to the city centre depending on traffic.
• Price: The price of the remis is fixed and depends on the destination in Buenos Aires where you want to go. But in the case of the transfer between the airport and the city centre, you will have to pay around 21 € per car.
• Advantages of using this method: You can move around the city in comfort and safety, with as much luggage as you need.
• How to book this transport: To book this transport you can go to the official website of some of the remis companies.
• Booked if... You are travelling with your family and you are looking for comfort and safety.

Another popular service at Ezeiza International Airport, as in other international airports, is the possibility of finding official taxis in the arrivals area. But in order to make use of this type of taxis you should first make sure you know which are the official Argentinean taxis. To identify them, you should know that Argentinean taxis are black and yellow.

If you don't get into a legal taxi, you run the risk of being a victim of deception or even robbery. To avoid these problems, it is advisable to take a taxi from one of the official companies operating at the airport, such as Taxi Ezeiza, Taxis Municipalidad de Ezeiza or Taxis Municipalidad de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires.

Details of interest

• Travel time: 40 minutes from the airport to the city centre.
• Price: The price will depend on where you are going, but you will have to pay around 21 € per taxi. I also recommend that you demand that they turn on the meter and also ask whether or not the price includes tolls.
• Advantages of using this method: The biggest advantage is that you will go comfortably from the airport to the city centre, or vice versa, without having to make reservations.
• How to book this transport: You do not need to make a reservation to use this service.
• Booked if... You're on a tight schedule and didn't have time to make a reservation for a taxi or rent a car.

At Ezeiza International Airport there is no train station available to reach the city centre, however, it is still possible to get by train from this arrival station to the city centre. So, if you want to use the train service to get to your destination in the city centre, you will first have to take the 518 bus or get a taxi from the airport to the Ezeiza Train Station.

After you arrive at that train station, you will have to get on the Roca train that will take you directly to Plaza Constitución. What you need to know about this place is that it is the only means of rail transport available in this area to take you to the city centre.

Interesting details

• Journeytime: Approximately one hour.
• Price: Around €6 to get from the airport to the city centre.
• Advantages of using this method: The advantage of using the train is that you can connect more with the city's residents, while getting to know the city like a local.
• How to book this transport: You don't need to book, just buy a ticket when you arrive at the train station.
• Booked if... You're travelling with friends or solo and want to get to know much more about the urban culture of Buenos Aires.

In Argentina, colectivos are public buses and are the cheapest means of transport. It is not a recommended option to move around the city of Buenos Aires because they tend to take a long time to get to the centre, they can be full and you won't have much space to carry your things. However, it is an option you might want to consider if you are backpacking.

If you still want to choose this mode of transport, I recommend taking line 8, which is the fastest line and leaves every half hour from Ezeiza to Plaza de Mayo or Congreso. The best thing about this route is the price, which is usually around 0.85 €.

The other option to get on these buses is to choose the normal option, which is cheaper. It can take almost three hours to get to the centre of Buenos Aires, but you won't pay more than 0,40 €.

Details of interest

• Duration of the trip: It will take you between one and three hours to get to your destination depending on the bus you choose.
• Price: Regardless of which bus you choose, you will have to pay between €0.40 and €1 per ticket.
• Advantages of using this method: It allows you to get to know the city like a local and live the urban experiences of the city of Buenos Aires.
• How to book this transport: You don't need a reservation to use this transport, but when you get on, you will pay the required fare and arrive at your destination.
• Booked if... You are travelling as a backpacker and you don't have enough money to pay for a taxi, remis or other similar, more exclusive service.

Here is a summary of the different options available so that you can quickly choose the one that suits you best. And don't forget to read the following post where I show you all the things to do and things to see in Buenos Aires.