There are 4 ways to get from Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Terminal Menezes Cortes to Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizolabus
3h 9mR$89–142Drive 74.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro to Petrópoliscar 74.4 km
1h 1mR$47–67Train
- Take the train from Central do Brasil to Saracurunatrain Saracuruna
- Take the train from Saracuruna to Vila Inhomirimtrain Vila Inhomirim
3h 24mR$91–111Taxi
- Take the taxi from Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolistaxi 74.4 km
1h 1mR$330–400
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis is to drive which costs R$ 45 - R$ 70 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs R$ 45 - R$ 70.
No, there is no direct bus from Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis. However, there are services departing from Rodolfo Dantas and arriving at Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola via Terminal Menezes Cortes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis. However, there are services departing from Cardeal Arcoverde and arriving at Vila Inhomirim via Central do Brasil and Saracuruna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro and Petrópolis is 85 km. The road distance is 74.4 km.
The best way to get from Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis without a car is to bus which takes 3h 9m and costs R$ 85 - R$ 150.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis, including transfers.
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis bus services, operated by Unica Facil, depart from Terminal Menezes Cortes station.
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis train services, operated by Trens RJ, depart from Central do Brasil station.
The best way to get from Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis is to bus which takes 3h 9m and costs R$ 85 - R$ 150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs R$ 90 - R$ 120 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Petrópolis, Brazil?
Unica Facil operates a bus from Terminal Menezes Cortes to Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola every 2 hours. Tickets cost R$40–80 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis via Cardeal Arcoverde, Central, Central do Brasil, Saracuruna, and Vila Inhomirim in around 3h 24m.
- Phone
- 0800 726 9494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trensrj.com.br
Train from Central do Brasil to Saracuruna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- R$8
- Schedules at
- supervia.com.br
Train from Saracuruna to Vila Inhomirim
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- supervia.com.br
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- Phone
- +55 21 3907-3900
- [email protected]
- Website
- unica-facil.com.br
Bus from Terminal Menezes Cortes to Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- R$40–80
- Schedules at
- unica-facil.com.br
- Book at
- unica-facil.com.br
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- R$330–400
Ponto de Taxi
- Phone
- +55 (21) 3888-7607
Serzetaxi 24 Horas
TAXI ARCO VERDE
- Phone
- +55 21 2236-3882
- Website
- taxiarcoverde.com.br
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Booking & Getting There
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis bus services, operated by Unica Facil, arrive at Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola station.
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis train services, operated by Trens RJ, arrive at Saracuruna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis.
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