How to get to Canelones

The department of Canelones is located in the southern zone of Uruguay, bordering to the north with the department of Lavalleja and to the south with the Río de la Plata. The capital of the department is the city of Canelones, which is located about 45 km north of Montevideo, the country's capital.

To get to Canelones from Montevideo, you can take the Interbalnearia Route (Ruta 9) to the east, which connects the capital with the east coast of the country and crosses the department of Canelones. It is also possible to arrive through National Route 5, which connects Montevideo with the city of Canelones and other towns in the department.

Other transportation options include the train, which connects Montevideo with some cities in the department, and the interdepartmental bus service that connects Montevideo with cities and towns in Canelones. It is also possible to arrive by plane through the Carrasco International Airport, located on the border between Montevideo and Canelones.

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See also information on Montevideo.