3 ways to travel from San Martín de los Andes to Bariloche

Traveling from San Martín de los Andes to Bariloche, or vice versa, is something that thousands of tourists and visitors often do daily during the summer and winter seasons. Both Patagonian towns are connected by the famous 7 Lakes Route, and there are different ways to go from one to the other. In this article, find out how to travel from San Martín de los Andes to Bariloche.

Travel from San Martín de los Andes to Bariloche by car

The best way to connect both towns is by private car. Traveling by car allows you to fully enjoy the incredible landscapes of Route 40 (popularly known as the 7 Lakes Rout) since you can make stops and manage your own time. Throughout the journey, there are various viewpoints, beaches, and campsites where you can stop to contemplate the vastness of the mountains and lakes in the region.

It is a winding and mountainous road that is completely paved and, outside the winter season, should not pose too many complications. Nevertheless, it is advisable to check the condition before hitting the road on [THIS LINK].

The duration of the car journey, without taking into account possible stops, is approximately 3 hours.

Check all car rental agencies in San Martín de los Andes on [THIS LINK].

Travel from San Martín de los Andes to Bariloche by bus

This is the fastest and most economical option for those without a private vehicle. The journey takes 4 and a half hours and costs 5935 argentinian pesos (when purchased in December 2023).

The travel time is a bit longer than by car as it has an intermediate stop at the Villa La Angostura Bus Terminal and another at the Bariloche Airport (you must specify where you will get off when paying for the ticket). The final stop is the Bariloche Bus Terminal.

The schedules to travel from San Martín de los Andes to Bariloche by bus are as follows:

• 09:47 AM
• 15:02 PM
• 17:02 PM

The schedules to travel from Bariloche to San Martín de los Andes by bus are as follows:

• 09:02 AM
• 13:17 PM
• 17:02 PM

*Updated in December 2023. In high season, they may add more services and vary the schedules. Check on [THIS LINK].

To purchase a ticket, you can go to the Vía Bariloche ticket office at any terminal or visit [THIS LINK] to buy online.

Travel from San Martín de los Andes to Bariloche by shuttle/traffic

Another alternative to move between both cities is by hiring a private transportation service from a local tourism agency. Service providers offer different options for travel in a shuttle/traffic with the advantage that, being a tourist service, the driver makes various stops at the most important lakes and beaches along the route.

Each agency offers different excursions, prices, and schedules: You can check all agencies authorized by the Tourism Secretariat of San Martín de los Andes on [THIS LINK] and all agencies in Bariloche on [THIS LINK].

Distance between San Martín de los Andes and Bariloche

A total of 190 kilometers separate the cities of San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén, and Bariloche, Río Negro. The fastest way is to drive along National Route 40, popularly known as the Route of the 7 Lakes. In the middle of both towns is Villa La Angostura.

Between San Martín de los Andes and Villa La Angostura, there are a total of 107 kilometers, while from Villa La Angostura to Bariloche, there are another 83 kilometers.