Staying in BrazilFoz do Iguaçu Transport to the Falls: Buses and Private Transfers
From downtown Foz do Iguaçu, the Brazil side is a short bus ride. The Argentine side means crossing a border. Here's how to do both.
Private transport from Foz do Iguaçu
All our transfers are private: we don't run shared shuttles. Cars for 1 to 4 passengers, vans for 5 to 12.
Private Transport from Foz do Iguaçu to Argentine side of Iguazu Falls
Round trip from your hotel, with help at both immigration stops. Choose your pick-up time.
See the transfer →Private Transport from Foz do Iguaçu to Brazil side of Iguazu Falls
From your hotel to the park entrance and back, or on to the airport.
See the transfer →Flying in or out? See the falls on the way to the airport with your luggage kept in the vehicle.
Buses from downtown Foz do Iguaçu to the Iguazu Falls
If you have time (and patience), local buses go to both sides. They don't help with the border, and there's nowhere to leave luggage.
Local bus from Foz do Iguaçu to the Brazil side of Iguazu Falls
The bus starts at the Terminal de Transporte Urbano (TTU) downtown. Pay as you go in (cash or card), find bus 120, and ride to the last stop, the national park entrance. It goes along Avenida Jorge Schimmelpfeng and Avenida das Cataratas and detours to the airport. To return, pay on the bus and ride back to the TTU.
Local bus from Foz do Iguaçu to the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls
- 🚌Bus to Puerto Iguazú (near the TTU)
- 🛂Ask to stop: Brazil exit
- 🚌Next bus, same company
- 🛂Argentina entry (bus waits)
- 🚌Change at Puerto Iguazú terminal
- 💦Park bus to the falls
Read the full step-by-step
Buses to Puerto Iguazú (Río Uruguay and Crucero del Norte) leave from across the street from the TTU, roughly every hour. Tell the driver you need to stop at Brazilian immigration, because locals don't need stamps and the bus won't stop otherwise. Ask for an onward ticket, get your exit stamp, then wait for the next bus from the same company (often 30 to 60 minutes).
At Argentine immigration everyone gets off and the bus usually waits. Ride to the Puerto Iguazú bus terminal and change to the Río Uruguay park bus, which runs about every 30 minutes to the falls.
At the end of the day, do it all in reverse, remembering to stop at Brazilian immigration for your entry stamp.
Foz do Iguaçu bus schedules to the falls
| Route | How often | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Bus 120: TTU → Brazil falls | About every 30 minutes | R$5 |
| Foz do Iguaçu → Puerto Iguazú | About every hour, 07:00–19:00 | About R$30 |
| Puerto Iguazú terminal → Argentine falls | About every 30 minutes | About AR$10,000–12,000 each way |
Checked November 2026. Timetables and fares change, especially in Argentina; check locally on the day.
Five-star rated on Google and Tripadvisor
Travellers who went from Foz do Iguaçu to the falls
Both sides, the border and the drivers.
- ★★★★★Tripadvisor
“I highly recommend to anyone who are looking for a smooth, easy and fast experience especially if you pressed for time. We wanted to see the falls from Argentina and from Brazil side and it is totally doable and we did not have to compromise on anything.”
Shoba S.Dec 2023
- ★★★★★Tripadvisor
“Amazing experience at the falls. did both sides of falls, Argentina side was better ( in our opinion). The power of the falls is overwhelming and the beauty of the nature surrounding the falls is amazing, the butterflies on the Argentina side are beautiful.”
sarahNov 2025
- ★★★★★Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience with Nestor!
“Genuinely Nestor was such a highlight of our trip - he took us to both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides and took us on the best circuits, we had such a wonderful time with him and really do recommend him to anyone debating whether they should do it!”
Shreya B.Aug 2026
- ★★★★★Tripadvisor
“The experience at the border was so easy and the drivers explained everything. They took care of logistics I didn’t expect like getting a driver from the Argentina side and the Brazil side. Told me the timeframe I had based on what I wanted to do/see.”
Alexis C.Feb 2026
- ★★★★★Tripadvisor
Perfect Service
“We used Iguazu Falls Travel to provide a pick up from IGR airport and visit the falls on the Argentina side then a transfer to visit the falls on the Brazil side and afterwards the 3 borders and back to IGR airport for our flights back to Buenos Aires. As we only had one day the timings were critical to us and Iguazu Falls Travel provided the perfect service.”
Martin R.Mar 2025
- ★★★★★Tripadvisor
Great Transfer by an Organized and Efficient Company
“Using Iguazu Falls Travel was a very wise decision as I was arriving by plane in Foz de Iguaçu, meaning the Brazil side, but was immediately going to Puerto de Iguazu, i.e. the Argentina side, and returning to the Brazil side the same evening.”
Mike P.Feb 2026
- ★★★★★Tripadvisor
Easiest way to see the Argentinian side of the falls
“The transfer to the Argentinian side of the falls was perfectly organised. We were picked up on time and the process of going through the border was very quick. Our driver on the other side agreed a pick up time but also gave us his WhatsApp number (there is WiFi) so we were able to move our departure time back.”
Becky C.Nov 2024
- ★★★★★Tripadvisor
“Thanks to them, I was able to visit both the Brazilian and Argentine sides of Iguazu Falls, which are absolutely stunning regardless of the weather. Clovis went above and beyond by helping me rebook my waterfall entry time and suggesting that I visit the Bird Park first – excellent advice, as it turned out to be well worth seeing.”
MonikaJun 2026
- ★★★★★Google
“We flew down early afternoon from São Paulo and wanted to visit the Brazilian side of the falls before moving over to the Argentinian side and staying in Puerto Iguaza for 2 nights. Rather than mess around with buses and taxis this was the perfect solution. We got picked up and dropped off then just messaged our driver to pick us up.”
Chimay D.Oct 2024
- ★★★★★Google
“I highly recommend this transfer company! I organized transfer from the entrance of the Brazil side of Foz do Iguaçu National park to the Argentinian side. They confirmed by WhatsApp the day before and the morning of. The driver was a cautious driver and drove very well especially considering there was so much rain. It was so easy.”
Brooke O.Oct 2026
- ★★★★★Google
“Transfer from IGR to resort and then from the resort to Brazilian side of Iguazu and transfer to IGU was really seemless and hasslefree. Both Daniel on Argentinian side and Nestor on Brazilian side were terrific. I was worried about luggage transfer etc. and Iguazu Falls Travel made it so seamless. Great team”
Nitin U.Dec 2025
- ★★★★★Tripadvisor
Excellent service with a professional team.
“Excellent and very professional, we travelled from our hotel on the Argentine side to the airport on the Brazil side via the Brazilian park. Drivers were very kind and helpful, our journey was very smooth thanks to them. We wish we had used them earlier for the Argentinian side . Would definitely recommend them.”
AmigademariaMar 2024
- ★★★★★Google
“This transfer service was amazing! Their website was incredibly clear with instructions for exactly how I could go to the Argentina side of the falls just for the day, despite all the confusing regulations and rules due to the pandemic. They picked me up at my hotel on the Brazilian side, got me across to the Argentina side, and then brought me back to the airport.”
Merri E.Jan 2022
- ★★★★★Google
“Great organization and timeliness, fast and safe same-day transfer from IGU to the Argentinian side and back to the Brazilian side of the falls, and finally to our hotel, with great tips about what to focus on since we visited Iguazu for a day only.”
Christos P.May 2026
- ★★★★★Google
“The drivers on both side were on time, friendly, and resourceful. Shout out especially to Clovis, who drove me to the Brazilian side of the falls, he was awesome!”
Michael S.Feb 2025
- ★★★★★Google
“Prompt, efficient, always on time, friendly, very professional and excellent responsive communication by Ronny over emails and Nestor over WhatsApp. Used for pick-up from Brazil Iguazu airport, to view the Argentinian side of the Iguazu Falls, and drop-off at the Argentinian Iguazu airport while staying on the Brazil side.”
Slabbs 7.Oct 2026
Foz do Iguaçu to the falls: quick questions
Which bus goes from Foz do Iguaçu to Iguazu Falls?
Bus 120 (Parque Nacional / Aeroporto) from the TTU urban terminal downtown. The fare is R$5, paid in cash or by card, and the ride takes about 30–45 minutes. The last stop is the park entrance.
Does bus 120 stop at the airport?
Yes. It stops at the Foz do Iguaçu (IGU) airport on the way to the park and on the way back.
Can I take a bus from Foz do Iguaçu to the Argentine side of the falls?
Yes, but it takes three buses each way: Foz do Iguaçu to the border, the border to the Puerto Iguazú bus terminal, then the park bus. Allow 2 to 3 hours each way.
How long is the drive from Foz do Iguaçu to the Argentine falls?
1 to 1.5 hours by car including both immigration stops, more on busy days.
Is there a private transfer from Foz do Iguaçu to the falls?
Yes, to either side, at the time you choose, with help at the border. Private transfer to the Argentine side.
Rather not deal with three buses?
We'll pick you up at your hotel and take you to either side, with help at the border.