By Bus from Montevideo:
Direct bus services from Montevideo's Terminal Tres Cruces to Paysandú typically take around 6 hours and cost between $25 and $40. Some routes with transfers may be quicker, around 4 hours 58 minutes, priced from $22 to $35.
Getting There and Away
Paysandú's primary transport hub is its modern bus terminal, facilitating intercity and international coach services. The city is also served by Tydeo Larre Borges International Airport (PDU), a recently modernized facility that primarily handles general aviation. While a port exists on the Uruguay River, it is primarily for cargo rather than passenger ferries.
By Bus from Salto:
The journey by bus from Terminal Salto Shopping to Paysandú is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes, with tickets costing between $7 and $11.
By Bus from Buenos Aires, Argentina:
Direct bus services from Buenos Aires' Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Paysandú generally take 6 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 25 minutes, with fares ranging from $40 to $50.
By Air:
Paysandú has Tydeo Larre Borges International Airport (PDU), which underwent significant upgrades and reopened in December 2024. However, direct commercial passenger flights to Paysandú are not widely available. Travelers typically fly into Carrasco International Airport (MVD) in Montevideo and then connect to Paysandú via ground transport.
By Car Rental:
Renting a car provides flexibility for travel to and from Paysandú and for exploring the surrounding region. Daily rental rates average between $30 and $50, with economy, compact, and SUV options available. The General Artigas Bridge connects Paysandú directly to Colón, Argentina, allowing for convenient cross-border driving.
