Wondering how to get to Tigre from Buenos Aires? Tigre is a municipality in the province of Buenos Aires located 30 km from the city of Buenos Aires. Over the years it has become a popular tourist destination, where thousands of visitors come to enjoy the river and its surroundings.
Here we explain the best ways to get there, and we also share all the activities to do in Tigre!
How to Get to Tigre from Buenos Aires
In another article, we explain how the public transport system works in Buenos Aires and why you need the SUBE card.
Mitre Train
It is the fastest and cheapest option. Take the Mitre Line, Tigre branch (Mitre Ramal Tigre), which leaves from Retiro train station. Trains run to and from Tigre every day, every 13-16 minutes from 5am to 9pm. However, schedules and frequencies may change due to construction or holidays, so check the official Mitre Train website for updated information. Times are usually fixed, and you can find them there.
The trip lasts 54 minutes, and you must get off at the last station. On the line map below, you can see the stations and the different branches of the Mitre line. Remember to take the Tigre branch.
Coast Train (Tren de la Costa)
Many people choose the Coast Train for a more scenic trip through some of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the north. You can buy a day ticket that lets you visit the different stations. It costs twice as much as the Mitre Train, but many choose it as a full-day activity that ends in Tigre.
To take the Coast Train, you first need to take the Mitre Line’s Ramal Mitre, which is different from the previous one (its last station is Mitre) but also leaves from Retiro. At Mitre station, a pedestrian walkway connects you with the first station of the Coast Train, which ends in Tigre.
Check the official Coast Train website for updated schedules and prices.
Bus
Another way to get to Tigre is by bus, but it is a bit more expensive. Depending on traffic, it can also be a very long trip: 1.5 hours or more, depending on where you start. The line that goes there is number 60. It begins in the Constitución neighborhood and crosses several neighborhoods until it reaches Tigre, so you can board it at different points in the city.
Bicycle
The Buenos Aires – Tigre route is one of the favorites of the city’s cyclists. It is a very beautiful route along the river, and you can get on a train at any time. A good option is to ride there and return by train.
In the city, you can rent bicycles for the day. Take the bike path along Avenida Libertador and, when you leave the city, take the Vicente López Walk. Then take Elcano Street and continue along Libertador Avenue. Finally, reach Tigre via Italia Street.
By Car
You can also get to Tigre by car. From the city there are 2 options: take the Panamericana and the Tigre branch to the end, or go straight along Avenida Libertador and enter through Calle Italia. There are several parking lots where you can leave the car. If you go on weekends or holidays, street parking is likely to be expensive. To avoid traffic, do not drive all the way to the roundabout of the Stations. Instead, leave the car a bit out of the way and walk to your destination.
What to Do in Tigre
Now that you know how to get there, here are the main attractions of this municipality in the northern suburbs of Buenos Aires:
Paraná Delta
The main attraction is the Delta, so there are many options on the river, such as a catamaran ride, canoe and kayak rental. Cabins are rented on different islands, so you can enjoy more than one day. Read our complete guide to the Paraná Delta to learn more.
Puerto de Frutos
It is a classic outing for thousands of tourists and locals from Buenos Aires. Created in 1938 as a fruit market, it received the produce of northeastern Argentina, which was then sold in Buenos Aires. Today, fruit is still sold, but you can also find handicrafts, wooden furniture and wicker products. Find out more about the Puerto de Frutos in Tigre.
Museums
There are different options to enjoy art, culture and history. Among the best known are the Tigre Art Museum, built in 1910; the Mate Museum, with more than 2,000 pieces; the Naval Museum of the Nation, dedicated to the naval history of Argentina; and the Museo de la Reconquista, a space to learn about the 1806 reconquest of Buenos Aires.
Carmelo
Besides Colonia and Montevideo, many people decide to visit Carmelo, a small city in Uruguay. You can get there by boat, and the trip takes 2.5 hours. Discover what to do in Carmelo.