Most visitors fly. Puerto Iguazú's Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport receives flights from Buenos Aires with Aerolíneas Argentinas, Flybondi and JetSmart, and it is about ten kilometres from the national park and twenty from the town centre. Long-distance buses arrive at the Puerto Iguazú bus terminal, eighteen kilometres from the park, and drivers take National Routes 9 and 12 and then Route 101 to the falls. From the airport or the terminal, a city bus line, taxis and remises take you to the park. Check flight times and frequencies with the airlines before you fix your park days.
In short
- Plane: Cataratas del Iguazú airport, about 10 km from the national park
- Bus: the Puerto Iguazú terminal, 18 km from the park, with buses from all over the country
- Car: National Routes 9 and 12, then Route 101 to the falls
- From the airport or the terminal: city bus, taxi or remis to the park
By plane
The Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport is in Puerto Iguazú, about ten kilometres from Iguazú National Park and twenty from the town centre. The Misiones tourism ministry lists Aerolíneas Argentinas, Flybondi and JetSmart, with Buenos Aires among its domestic routes. The national parks administration advises checking flight frequencies before you travel.
From the airport
- City bus: the Río Uruguay line runs between the town and the airport every hour from 6:00 to 23:00 and passes by the falls
- Taxi or remis: at the airport, also bookable through transfer and travel agencies
- To the Brazilian side: cross the Tancredo Neves bridge; see crossing the border
The provincial capital, Posadas, also has an airport with flights from Buenos Aires; from there it is three hundred and twenty kilometres by road to the park, on Routes 12 and 101.
By long-distance bus
The Puerto Iguazú bus terminal, on Avenida Córdoba at Avenida Misiones, receives long-distance buses from all over the country. It is eighteen kilometres from the park. Timetables change, so check them with the bus companies when you book.
From the terminal to the park
- Bus: the Río Uruguay company runs to the park every twenty minutes
- Taxi or remis: from the terminal and from anywhere in town
By car
From Buenos Aires the Misiones tourism ministry recommends National Route 9 and then National Route 12, which runs north through Posadas, Eldorado and Puerto Libertad to Puerto Iguazú. From there, National Route 101 leads east to the falls, and the entrance to the Argentine park is at kilometre 142.
Parking at the Argentine park is paid at the access gate, per vehicle and per day; private cars do not go into the Brazilian park, which runs its own buses to the trail. Details are in how to get to Iguazu Falls.
Plan your park days
Leave the day you arrive for the journey and book the parks for the following days: one day per park is the comfortable plan, as the first-time guide explains, and the last entry times are in the opening hours guide. The table compares the three tickets.
| Ticket | Our price | What it includes | Time | How you buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil Side Ticket | US$ 49 | Falls Trail, park bus, lifts and 5 more routes | Half day | Online with us, day + entry time |
| Argentina Side Ticket | US$ 72 | Upper and Lower Circuits, Devil's Throat walkway and train | Full day | Online with us, day + time slot, up to 30 days ahead |
| Both Sides TicketTwo days · the full picture | US$ 115 | Everything in both, one entry per side | Two days, one per side | One purchase with us, one day per park |
Prices in US dollars per person, park entry and our service included. Scroll sideways on small screens.
Questions
What is the quickest way from Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls?
Flying to Puerto Iguazú. The Cataratas del Iguazú airport is about ten kilometres from the national park, and Aerolíneas Argentinas, Flybondi and JetSmart fly there from Buenos Aires.
Is there a bus from Iguazú airport to the falls?
Yes. The Río Uruguay line runs between the town and the airport every hour from 6:00 to 23:00 and passes by the falls. Taxis and remises are also available at the airport.
Can I go by bus from Buenos Aires?
Yes. Long-distance buses from all over the country arrive at the Puerto Iguazú terminal, eighteen kilometres from the park, and a Río Uruguay bus runs from there to the park every twenty minutes.
Which road do I take if I drive?
National Route 9 and then National Route 12 to Puerto Iguazú, and from there National Route 101 to the park entrance at kilometre 142.