What is the cheapest way to get from Botafogo to Lapa?

The cheapest way to get from Botafogo to Lapa is to bus which costs R$ 2 - R$ 8 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Botafogo to Lapa?

The fastest way to get from Botafogo to Lapa is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs R$ 35 - R$ 45.

Is there a direct bus between Botafogo and Lapa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas and arriving at Almirante Barroso. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct train between Botafogo and Lapa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Botafogo and arriving at Cinelandia. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Botafogo to Lapa?

The distance between Botafogo and Lapa is 5 km.

How do I travel from Botafogo to Lapa without a car?

The best way to get from Botafogo to Lapa without a car is to Metrô Rio which takes 9 min and costs R$ 9.

How long does it take to get from Botafogo to Lapa?

The Metrô Rio from Botafogo to Cinelandia takes 9 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Botafogo to Lapa bus from?

Botafogo to Lapa bus services, operated by Santa Cruz, depart from Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas station.

Where do I catch the Botafogo to Lapa train from?

Botafogo to Lapa train services, operated by Metro Rio, depart from Botafogo station.

Where does the Botafogo to Lapa bus arrive?

Botafogo to Lapa bus services, operated by Santa Cruz, arrive at Almirante Barroso station.

Where does the Botafogo to Lapa train arrive?

Botafogo to Lapa train services, operated by Metro Rio, arrive at Cinelandia station.

Where can I stay near Lapa?

There are 10022+ hotels available in Lapa.

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There are 5 ways to get from Botafogo to Lapa by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Metrô Rio
best
1. Take the subway from Botafogo to Cinelandiasubway L1
9 min
R$9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas to Almirante Barrosobus 2334 / ...
15 min
R$2–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Botafogo to Lapataxi 5.7 km
6 min
R$35–45
Walk
1. Take the walk from Botafogo to Lapawalk 5.8 km
1h 9m
Metrô Rio, line 497 bus
1. Take the subway from Botafogo to Gloriasubway L1
2. Take the bus from Metrô Glória to BRS 1,2,3,4,I: Av. Mem de Sábus 497 / ...
19 min
R$9

Botafogo to Lapa by bus

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Distance: 4.7 km
Duration: 9 min

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

Metro Rio operates a subway from Botafogo to Cinelandia every 5 minutes. Tickets cost R$9 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Santa Cruz operates a bus from Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas to Almirante Barroso every 20 minutes. Tickets cost R$5–8 and the journey takes 15 min. Four other operators also service this route.

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