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São Paulo, Brazil to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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There are 2 transport modes with direct services from São Paulo, Brazil to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Click on the icons below to find out more.

AIR

Fastest Time

00hr 55min

Airlines

  • LATAM

  • Gol

  • Voepass

  • Azul

Airports

Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) - 16.7mi / 27km from downtown.

Congonhas Airport (CGH) - 6.2mi / 10km from downtown.

Campinas-Viracopos International Airport (VCP) - 59.6mi / 96km from downtown.

Galeão International Airport (GIG) - 10.2mi / 16.5km from downtown.

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) - 0.62mi / 1km from downtown.

Jacarepaguá Airport (RRJ) - 19.2mi / 31km from downtown.

Frequency

Very High

Schedules

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Carbon footprint

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BUS

Fastest Time

06hr 30min

Operators

  • Expresso do Sul

  • Auto Viaçao 1001

  • Catarinense

  • Águia Branca

  • Viação Rio Doce

  • Nova Itapemirim

  • Adamantina

Stations

Tietê Bus Station - 4.6mi / 7.5km from downtown.

Terminal Rodoviário Barra Funda - 3.1mi / 5.1km from downtown.

Rodoviária Novo Rio - 2.8mi / 4.6km from downtown.

Frequency

Very High

Schedules

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The distance between São Paulo, Brazil and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is #distance

The fastest way to get from São Paulo, Brazil to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is to fly, and the travel time is approximately 00hr 55min. This is excluding time spent traveling to/from the airport and the check-in process.

The fastest way to get from São Paulo, Brazil to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is the train, with the quickest scheduled service taking 09hr 55min.

The fastest way to get from São Paulo, Brazil to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is the bus, with the quickest scheduled service taking 06hr 30min.

The fastest way to get from São Paulo, Brazil to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is to take a ferry, with the quickest scheduled service taking 09hr 55min.

The fastest way to get from São Paulo, Brazil to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is to take a helicopter, which takes about 09hr 55min.

The fastest way to get from São Paulo, Brazil to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is to take a taxi. It takes about 09hr 55min, allowing for traffic delays.

Yes, it is possible to travel by bus from São Paulo, Brazil to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and the travel time is 06hr 30min.

The most sustainable travel option is the #envtransport_type with a carbon emissions forecast of 10 perpassenger per journey.

Carpooling, also known as carsharing, allows individuals to share their vehicle with others. It may be used as an alternative to public transport. You are likely to find a ride on this route. To find out more and book online, click here.

Santos Dumont Airport is the closest to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil located 0.62mi/ 1km from the city center.

Congonhas Airport is the closest to São Paulo, Brazil located 6.2mi/ 9.98km from the city center.

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Before traveling, consider getting your pet checked by your veterinarian to determine whether it is well enough travel. Then review the rules and regulations of the carrier (airline, train, bus…). If traveling internationally, you will also have to comply with all the country’s entry requirements for pets. Make sure you have a pet travel kit and consider getting pet insurance. We recommend ManyPets (US and UK residents).

The most frequent options are flights and buses, with more than 36 daily services. However, schedules may vary on weekends, holidays and high/low seasons.

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