Mountain town in Río Negro, Argentina
Getting around Bariloche
How to get around Bariloche
Centro is walkable; local buses reach Llao Llao, Colonia Suiza and the ski area. Taxis are available, and many visitors rent a car for the Seven Lakes road.
Ways to get around Bariloche
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Local buses (Mi Bus) | About 1,000–1,800 ARS with card | Lines 20, 50 and 55 serve Llao Llao and Cerro Catedral |
| Radio taxi | About 5,000–9,500 ARS for 5 km | Metered; reliable late and in bad weather |
| Catedral shuttle buses | Varies by season | Run from Centro to the ski base in winter |
| Rental car or bike | Cars from about 70,000 ARS a day | Best for the Circuito Chico; bikes work in summer |
Taxis in Bariloche
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No app taxis you can rely on; use radio taxis or hotel bookings. Taxis queue at the airport and bus terminal.
Arriving in Bariloche
San Carlos de Bariloche (Teniente Candelaria) (BRC)
Bus 72 or taxi to town 12,000–20,000 ARS, 20–30 min; airport shuttles run from hotels. Long-distance buses arrive at the Terminal 3 km out.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Visitors can drive with a home licence plus an IDP; licences from Mercosur countries are valid alone.
- Onward travel in Argentina: Long-distance buses with reclining semi-cama and cama seats cover the country; flights save days to Patagonia, Iguazú and the north. Long-distance trains are few and slow.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Bariloche?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No app taxis you can rely on; use radio taxis or hotel bookings. Taxis queue at the airport and bus terminal.
What's the best way to get around Bariloche?
Centro is walkable; local buses reach Llao Llao, Colonia Suiza and the ski area. Taxis are available, and many visitors rent a car for the Seven Lakes road.
How do I get from the airport to Bariloche?
Bus 72 or taxi to town 12,000–20,000 ARS, 20–30 min; airport shuttles run from hotels. Long-distance buses arrive at the Terminal 3 km out.
Is Bariloche walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Aerolíneas Argentinas
- Plataforma 10 (long-distance buses)
- Trenes Argentinos
- San Carlos de Bariloche Tourism
- Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi
- Aeropuertos Argentina
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