In order to go to Punta Arenas from El Calafate, you first have to travel to Puerto Natales. The connection is made right at the bus station.

Separate ticket purchase is required: El Calafate - Puerto Natales and then Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas.

Connection options available:

All year long: same-day connection

El Calafate - Puerto Natales: at 8:30 on Wednesdays/ Fridays/ Sundays.

Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas: from 17:00 (suggested connection).

November to March:

Same- day connection:

El Calafate - Puerto Natales: at 8:30 on Wednesdays/Fridays/ Sundays.

Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas: from 17:00 (suggested connection).

Next day connection:

El Calafate - Puerto Natales: at 16:30 on Wednesdays/Thursdays/Sundays.

Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas: all the schedules.