There are 8 ways to get from Colombia to Rio de Janeiro (State) by plane, bus, or car
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Fly Villavicencio to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
best- Fly from Villavicencio (VVC) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane VVC - GIG
12h 25mR$2,224–8,033Fly Medellin Jose Marie Cordova to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane MDE - GIG
12h 21mR$1,287–3,698Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminales de Transportes de Ipialesbus
- Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal San Borjabus
- Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus
6d 15hR$3,902–5,479Drive 7,560.1 km
- Drive from Bogotá to Rio de Janeirocar 7,560.1 km
4d 8hR$3,807–5,499Fly Bucaramanga Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
- Fly from Bucaramanga Airport (BGA) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane BGA - GIG
10h 47mR$1,603–2,226Fly El Dorado International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport
- Fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane BOG - SDU
11h 1mR$1,300–2,900Fly El Dorado International Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
- Fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane BOG - GIG
10h 52mR$1,294–2,565Fly Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
- Fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane EOH - GIG
13h 57mR$6,007–21,014
Villavicencio (VVC) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombia to Rio de Janeiro (State) is to fly which costs R$ 1200 - R$ 3700 and takes 12h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Colombia to Rio de Janeiro (State) is to fly which takes 10h 47m and costs R$ 1600 - R$ 2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombia to Rio de Janeiro (State). However, there are services departing from Terminal Salitre and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio via Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca and Terminal San Borja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6 days 15h.
The distance between Colombia and Rio de Janeiro (State) is 4481 km. The road distance is 7560.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombia to Rio de Janeiro (State) without a car is to bus which takes 6 days 15h and costs R$ 3900 - R$ 5500.
It takes approximately 12h 25m to get from Colombia to Rio de Janeiro (State), including transfers.
Colombia to Rio de Janeiro (State) bus services, operated by Continental Bus, depart from Terminal Salitre station.
The best way to get from Colombia to Rio de Janeiro (State) is to fly which takes 12h 25m and costs R$ 2200 - R$ 8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R$ 3900 - R$ 5500 and takes 6 days 15h.
Colombia to Rio de Janeiro (State) bus services, operated by Continental Bus, arrive at Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales station.
Rio de Janeiro (State) is 2h ahead of Colombia. It is currently 9:01 PM in Colombia and 11:01 PM in Rio de Janeiro (State).
What companies run services between Colombia and Rio de Janeiro (State), Brazil?
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Easyfly, and Gol Transportes Aéreos fly from Villavicencio (VVC) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bogotá to Tiradentes via Terminal Salitre, Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales, Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, Terminal San Borja, Rio De Janeiro, and Rodoviaria in around 6d 15h.
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from Villavicencio to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport via El Dorado International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$2,200–8,000
Flights from Villavicencio to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport via Cali, El Dorado International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- R$2,400–8,000
Flights from Villavicencio to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport via El Dorado International Airport, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$2,300–8,000
Flights from Bucaramanga Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport via El Dorado International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,900–7,000
Flights from Bucaramanga Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport via Medellin Jose Marie Cordova, El Dorado International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$2,000–7,000
Flights from El Dorado International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport via Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,300–3,300
Flights from El Dorado International Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,200–2,500
Flights from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport via El Dorado International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,400–1,900
Flights from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport via El Dorado International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- R$6,000–21,000
Flights from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport via El Dorado International Airport, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$6,000–21,000
Flights from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport via Quibdo, El Dorado International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$6,000–21,000
- Phone
- +57 601 424 9090
- [email protected]
- Website
- continentalbus.com.co
Bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- R$282
- Schedules at
- continentalbus.com.co
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Colombia to Rio de Janeiro (State) is 7560 km. It takes approximately 4 days 8h to drive from Colombia to Rio de Janeiro (State).
There are 9955+ hotels available in Rio de Janeiro (State).



