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EZE → Buenos Aires (Centro, Puerto Madero & Palermo) Updated for 2026

How to Get from Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport (EZE) to City Center & Palermo

Distance 32 km
Fastest 45 min
From 12,000 - 14,000 ARS (~$12 - $14)
Top Pick Tienda León Airport Express Coach / Taxi Ezeiza
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Ezeiza Airport (EZE) is 32 km southwest of Buenos Aires. The Tienda León Airport Express Coach is the most popular connection, departing every 30-45 minutes directly to its Puerto Madero terminal in downtown Buenos Aires in 45-55 minutes for 12,000 - 14,000 ARS (~$12 - $14 USD) (with optional hotel shuttle add-ons). For direct door-to-door comfort, an official authorized Taxi Ezeiza or Cabify takes 45-60 minutes for 35,000 - 42,000 ARS (~$35 - $42 USD) including highway tolls.

Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE), commonly known as Ezeiza, is Argentina's premier international flight hub. Whether you are staying in the grand Parisian boulevards of Recoleta, the vibrant dining neighborhood of Palermo Soho, or the skyscrapers of Puerto Madero, reliable transport is well-organized.

All Transfer Options Compared (2026 Fares)

Transport Option Typical Time 2026 Fare Frequency Best For Booking / Info
Tienda León Airport Express Coach Best Overall
45–55 min
12,000 - 14,000 ARS
~$12 - $14 / €11 - €13
 Every 30-45 min (24/7) Solo travelers, couples, backpackers, and central hotel arrivals See Boarding Steps ↓
Official Authorized Remise (Taxi Ezeiza / Transfer Express) Fastest
45–60 min
35,000 - 42,000 ARS
~$35 - $42 / €32 - €39
 Continuous queue Families, travelers with multiple bags, groups of 3-4, and direct hotel drop-off Book Ezeiza Transfer

Detailed Step-by-Step Transfer Options

Option #1 Best Overall

Tienda León Airport Express Coach

12,000 - 14,000 ARS ~$12 - $14 / €11 - €13
Travel time 45–55 min
Frequency Every 30-45 min (24/7)
Operating hours 24/7 continuous
Where to buy tickets At the official Tienda León desk inside terminal arrivals or online at tiendaleon.com.
Main advantage: Reliable 24/7 schedule; safe highway transit; comfortable reclining seats; luggage safely checked.
Keep in mind: Drops at Puerto Madero terminal (requires short taxi/metro ride onward to Palermo).

Step-by-step from arrivals:

  1. Clear customs and locate the Manuel Tienda León counter in the arrivals hall.
  2. Buy your ticket to "Terminal Madero" (or add door-to-door hotel van transfer).
  3. Walk out to the Tienda León coach bays and check large bags.
  4. Enjoy the smooth highway ride along the Riccheri expressway into Buenos Aires.
  5. Disembark at Terminal Madero (Av. Eduardo Madero 401).
Option #2 Fastest

Official Authorized Remise (Taxi Ezeiza / Transfer Express)

35,000 - 42,000 ARS ~$35 - $42 / €32 - €39
Travel time 45–60 min
Frequency Continuous queue
Operating hours 24/7 continuous
Where to buy tickets Authorized taxi desks inside the arrivals hall.
Main advantage: Direct doorstep delivery in Palermo or Recoleta; fixed upfront price; tolls included; credit card accepted.
Keep in mind: Higher price than the coach.

Step-by-step from arrivals:

  1. Approach the official Taxi Ezeiza or Transfer Express desk inside arrivals.
  2. Provide your hotel address in Buenos Aires and pay the fixed fee.
  3. Your driver escorts you to your vehicle in the authorized pickup lot.
  4. Ride directly via the 25 de Mayo highway to your hotel doorstep.
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Tickets, Luggage & Late-Night Arrivals

How Tickets & Payments Work

Buy Tienda León coach tickets at their prominent desk in the arrivals concourse or online. Official remise and taxi services (Taxi Ezeiza, Transfer Express) have indoor counters where you pay a fixed regulated fare via credit card or cash before meeting your driver.

Traveling with Suitcases

Tienda León coaches have spacious undercarriage luggage compartments with numbered claim checks provided for every bag.

Arriving After Midnight

Tienda León operates 24 hours a day with scheduled night departures. Taxi Ezeiza booths are open 24/7 for all arriving international flights.

Common Mistakes & Airport Scams to Avoid

  • Accepting rides from unauthorized freelance drivers calling out "Taxi!" in the terminal lobby—always book at the official indoor desks or use Cabify/Uber.
  • Trying to pay street taxis in foreign currency with unfavorable exchange rates—use official booths that take credit cards.
  • Taking public bus Line 8 (Colectivo) with large luggage—the standard bus takes over 2 hours and makes 60+ stops through suburban areas.
  • Do not accept rides from drivers yelling "Taxi!" in the arrivals corridor. Use the official "Taxi Ezeiza" desk or pre-paid remise counters (Tienda León, Transfer Express) inside the terminal, or order Uber/Cabify via the airport Wi-Fi.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How much is an official taxi from Ezeiza Airport to Palermo?

An authorized remise from Taxi Ezeiza or Transfer Express costs roughly 35,000 to 42,000 ARS (~$35 to $42 USD) including highway tolls.

Where does the Tienda León bus drop off in Buenos Aires?

It terminates at the central Tienda León Terminal in Puerto Madero (near Plaza San Martín), from which shared or private vans connect to your specific hotel.

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