Public Transport in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires has a fairly efficient transport system with two main forms of transport: the subway and the bus. The city boasts hundreds of different bus routes and six main subway lines. Additionally, Buenos Aires has several overground train lines extending to the provinces around Greater Buenos Aires, with Retiro Station serving the north and Constitución Station serving the south.

How to take the Subway in Buenos Aires

Subway (Subte)

Fare: The subway, locally known as the Subte, has a standard price for travel across the network, regardless of the distance traveled.

Tickets: You can only pay for public transport with a Sube Card (Tarjeta Sube). This is a plastic magnetic top-up card that deducts the fare directly from the card when used. Cash is no longer accepted. You can get one at station ticket offices, kioskos (local newsagents), and the post office. Be aware that some areas sometimes have a shortage of these cards, so you may have to visit multiple locations until you find one. Knowing "what do the locals call the Subway in Buenos Aires" can be helpful, as the word "Subte" is the term used by residents.

Entry/Exit: At the barriers to get to the platform, press the card against the dedicated area. It will deduct the fare and open the turnstile to go through. You only need to use the Sube Card upon entry; swiping your card upon exit is not required.

Operating Hours: The Subte operates from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm (Monday - Saturday) and 8:00 am to 11:00 pm (Sundays).

You can check out the Subte Buenos Aires Website for further information.

For more detailed information on using other forms of transport check out our page on the Best Way to Get Around Buenos Aires.