Getting There & Getting About

International Airports

• Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE): 42km from Buenos Aires.
• Full list of airports in Argentina with associated airport codes >

Internal Transport

Air travel is the most efficient way to get around the country; however services are busy and often subject to delay. Long-haul train services have been disrupted since privatisation and trains are often infrequent and slow-going. There are plans for a new high-speed line between Buenos Aires and Rosario. Buses remain the most reliable form of long distance public transport.

Cars may be hired by visitors aged 21 or over, and are available in most towns and cities. The roads are generally in good condition, although rural roads, made of packed dirt, can become impassable after rain. Roads marked 'A' are the autopistas (motorways) and those labelled 'R' are rutas (roads) - tolls exist on all main roads. The maximum speed limit on motorways is 130 kph (80 mph), on one-lane roads is 80 kph (50 mph), and in built-up areas varies from 40 to 60 kph (25-37 mph).

Colectivos (local buses) operate on main roads in all large towns and cities. Taxis may be hailed from the side of the road; however, it is advisable to used recommended remises (private hire cars). Buenos Aires has a five-line underground train service, known as the Subte, which is clean, safe, fast and efficient. Tickets can be purchased at station entrances either singly, or in groups of 2, 5, 10 or 30 journeys. Overland urban trains also serve the capital city and its suburbs. Trolleybuses and trains operate in Argentina's second city Rosario.