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Ferry to Uruguay

Uruguay Ferry Times

With approximately 13 daily sailings and up to 92 weekly trips to Uruguay, there are ample travel options available. As ferry schedules may vary by season, we recommend using our deal finder to check the latest sailing times and compare ticket prices.

Popular Ferry routes to Uruguay

Ferries from Buenos Aires - Colonia del Sacramento sail with a crossing time of 1h 14m. The average price of a Buenos Aires - Colonia del Sacramento ferry is about £149.05. The Buenos Aires - Montevideo ferry runs with a duration of 4h 6m. The average price of a Buenos Aires - Montevideo ferry is around £262.93.

Uruguay Ferry Operators

Uruguay is currently served by 2 ferry operators, Buquebus & Colonia Express.

Ferry Ports in Uruguay

Uruguay boasts a well-connected ferry network, with three live ports: Colonia del Sacramento, Montevideo, and Punta del Este. Together, these ports offer 13 daily and 92 weekly sailings, ensuring travellers have ample options for their journeys.

Among these, Colonia del Sacramento stands out as the most popular port, featuring 7 daily and 49 weekly sailings. This makes Colonia del Sacramento the hub of ferry travel in Uruguay, providing exceptional flexibility for planning trips.

How do I get from UK to Uruguay?

Currently, there are no direct ferries from the UK to Uruguay. To travel to Uruguay, you would need to take a flight or consider alternative routes via other countries.

Can I take a car on the ferry to Uruguay?

Yes, there are car ferries to Uruguay. Colonia Express allows passengers to bring their own vehicles onboard most of their ferry crossings. However, please check the availability before booking your ferry ticket.

Uruguay Ferry Prices and Offers

The price of a ferry to Uruguay can vary by route, operator and season. The 2 most popular routes have an average price of £149.05 (Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento) and £262.93 (Buenos Aires to Montevideo). We recommend booking in advance to get the best ferry deals and availability.

How to book ferry tickets to Uruguay

The best way to book a ferry to Uruguay online is with Direct Ferries. Use our Deal Finder to compare tickets and secure the best deal.

Uruguay Guide

Uruguay is a captivating destination, renowned for its rich history and vibrant culture. Colonia del Sacramento ferry port is particularly notable for its UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic quarter, which offers a glimpse into the country's colonial past. Visitors can also explore Montevideo's bustling markets and the pristine beaches of Punta del Este. Throughout the year, Uruguay hosts numerous festivals, such as the renowned Montevideo Carnival. From Colonia del Sacramento ferry port, you can easily travel to Buenos Aires by ferry or explore other parts of Uruguay by bus or train. Convenient bus services are available from the ports to city centres, making travel straightforward and efficient.

Which ferries travel to Uruguay?

Ferries to Uruguay:

Buenos Aires

What is the fastest ferry to Uruguay?

The fastest ferry crossing to Uruguay is via the Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento route, with a crossing time of approximately 1h 14m.

What is the cheapest ferry to Uruguay?

The cheapest ferry to Uruguay is £142 from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento. Price exclusive of booking fees.

What are the ferry ports in Uruguay?

Uruguay Ferry Ports:

Montevideo
Colonia del Sacramento
Punta del Este

Can you take pets on the ferry to Uruguay?

Yes, you can bring your pets onboard the ferries. Where pets are allowed on the ferries depends on the ferry company. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with

Buquebus
Colonia Express

Uruguay reviews

"good experience"

comfortable,clean,fast,quiet ,it was on the time!!

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"Buenos Aires to Colonia"

The boat was fast and perfectly adequate and comfortable and it was on time in both directions. My reason for travel was as a tourist doing a day trip to Colonia from Buenos Aires. I got the 8.15am boat and returned at 8.30 in the evening (arriving at 9.45pm or so). I realise that the ferries serve locals as well as day trippers but this did make for a very long day, and for anyone looking to do the same, the sights of Colonia could probably be squeezed into 4-5 hours and you could get the earlier boat back. ANother point to note is that the Colonia Ferry Terminal is based a little way out of the centre of town - allow 15-20 minutes in a taxi from San Martin Square where I was staying. I was wondering how I would get back into town but there is a taxi queue outside the Colonia Express ferry terminal with taxis meeting the later boat. The rival Buquebus service goes from a ferry terminal which is Much closer to the centre of town which one could potentially walk to, although the ferry times are similar.

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"Good Journey"

The journey was very good with good organisation on both boat and bus and helpful staff. Only problem was on original details I received which did not state where the boat sailed from in Buenos Aires or where the coach arrived in Montevideo. Good value for money though, especially when considering all the other options.

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"Quick transfer from Argentina to Uruguay"

We were very pleased to have an option of a quick transfer ftom Buenos Aires to Uruguay. Smooth and uneventful trip out ( plenty of space, plenty of seats to chose from) - a bit if a hiccup on the way back - had to disembark through the car deck after the cars left which in the January heat was a bit tricky but the passengers ( mostly Argentinian and Uruguaian ) exceptionally patient and good humoured ! If time was limited would definitely chose this way of crossing the border between Argentina and Uruguay.

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