Ferry from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento

Planning the ferry from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento

The ferry from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento links Argentina with Uruguay across the Río de la Plata. The useful planning sequence is to choose the sailing, identify its Buenos Aires terminal, arrange the journey to that terminal and prepare the documents for both countries. Colonia lies on the north bank opposite Buenos Aires, but the international crossing involves more than the time spent aboard.

A one-way ticket suits an onward journey through Uruguay or an independently planned return. A day package suits a visit that brings you back to Buenos Aires. Keep those booking choices separate when comparing prices, especially when a headline fare covers only one direction. For time ashore, the Colonia sights guide sets out an Old Town route and the individual visits that need their own planning.

Taxi and transfers from Ezeiza Airport (EZE)

For an arrival at Ezeiza Airport, plan the road transfer to the Buenos Aires departure terminal before the ferry crossing. Enter the exact terminal from the ferry ticket as the transfer destination and confirm that address with the transfer service. The airport-to-port leg ends in Buenos Aires; the ferry is a separate part of the journey. Aeroparque (AEP) is an alternative airport starting point, with its own transfer arrangement. Leave space between flight arrival and ferry reporting time for each stage.

November timetable and the 75-minute crossing

The Colonia Express timetable for 1 to 30 November 2026 lists departures from Buenos Aires at 08:00, 10:30, 12:30, 18:15 and 20:00. From Colonia to Buenos Aires it lists 08:30, 10:00, 16:15, 18:00 and 20:15. The stated crossing time is one hour and fifteen minutes, or 75 minutes. These are that operator’s dated November sailings, with validity ending on 30 November 2026.

For travel from 1 December 2026, use the schedule for the actual travel date rather than carrying the November times forward. The time aboard is only one part of the journey: reporting, boarding and immigration also need room in the plan. Follow the reporting instruction for the booked service. The one-way ticket listing’s seven-day display is not a crossing time. Its included service is one ferry journey from Buenos Aires to Colonia, without a guide or return ticket.

Prices, fare classes and fees

Price planning as of 11 November 2026 should start with the selected date, direction and fare class. Compare the final amount for the same journey, including any port or booking charges, rather than treating different headline fares as interchangeable. A one-way fare and a package with a return crossing pay for different travel arrangements. Children’s conditions also belong to the specific fare.

For a visit returning to Argentina on the same day, the day trips from Buenos Aires page compares return-ferry packages. Decide whether independent time in town or guided sightseeing is the purpose of the visit before choosing a package. That keeps the transport choice connected to what will actually happen after disembarking.

Travel documents and entry rules: 11 November 2026

Carry a valid travel document accepted for entry and exit. Uruguay’s migration reminder of 18 September 2026 also points to additional documents where required, including permissions for minors. Allow time for the relevant controls before or during boarding. Visa requirements depend on nationality and document type: the official table dated 19 August 2025 lists ordinary German and Austrian passports as visa-exempt.

Check the rules applying to your own passport, including any required supporting documents. A departure from Buenos Aires also requires planning for Argentine exit and, if returning, re-entry. Treat that return as a separate immigration question. This page is an independent travel guide; official border authorities and the ferry service supply the rules and instructions applying to your journey.