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How to get fromBolivia to Rio de Janeiroby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Bolivia to Rio de Janeiro by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from El Alto International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane LPB - GIG
    6h 46m
    R$1,380–3,017

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Cruz to Puerto Quijarrotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Corumbá to Terminal Rodoviário de Campo Grandebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Campo Grande to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus
    37h 7m
    R$607–893

  3. Drive  2,478.3 km

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Rio de Janeirocar car 2,478.3 km
    30h 44m
    R$1,558–2,250

  4. Fly from Cochabamba

    1. Fly from Cochabamba (CBB) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane CBB - GIG
    6h 52m
    R$1,325–3,328

  5. Fly from Alcantari Airport

    1. Fly from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane SRE - GIG
    8h 23m
    R$1,463–3,972

  6. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport

    1. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane VVI - GIG
    6h 54m
    R$1,117–2,617

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Terminal Barra Fundabus bus Santa Cruz
    2. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus São Paulo
    44h 8m
    R$1,508–1,742

El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
TicketR$1,286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,718 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Bolivia and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

Boliviana de Aviación, LATAM Chile, and Eco Jet fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio via Santa Cruz, Terminal Barra Funda, Rodoviária de São Paulo - Terminal Barra Funda, and Tietê Bus Terminal in around 44h 8m.

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