Bariloche Travel Guide: Transportation

Getting to Bariloche

The town’s airport, Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport, is the fourth largest in Argentina in terms of traffic. Named after the first person to fly over the Andes Mountain range in 1918, the airport is about 8 miles (13 km) from downtown Bariloche and a taxi to and from costs around $10.

Bariloche’s Bus Station (Terminal de Omnibus) features more than a dozen bus companies that travel not only throughout Argentina but to Chile as well. The station is situated at Avenida 12 de Octubre 2400. When deciding which bus-style to take, remember that “coche cama” and “supercama” rides provide chairs that fold out wide to become beds, an important thing to keep in mind if taking a long ride.

Getting Around Bariloche

By Foot
Bariloche is small and can easily be navigated on foot. The town serves as a base for exploring the region and most travelers only need a few hours of touring the city to get to know it. Shopping and tourist areas are concentrated on San Martín/Moreno and Mitre street, near the town’s Civic Center where Bariloche’s municipal buildings and tourist centers are mostly focused.

Car
If staying near the city center, a car is most certainly not needed. However, if your accommodations sit on the outskirts of town, you can rent an automobile to make your exploration of the Bariloche region more convenient. There are many rental agencies available in the area. This method of travel is recommended if you are adventurous and savvy enough to take on unknown roads in a rugged area. For those who are not, Argentina For Less will make sure transport is provided for every sight-seeing tour and destination visited during your Bariloche vacation.

Bus

The public bus system is cheap and very efficient, taking you not only around town but to the regions top destinations such as Cerro Catedral and the Circuito Chico route. Rides costs around $1.