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How to get fromCopacabana to Ilha Grandeby bus, ferry, or subway

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There are 3 ways to get from Copacabana to Ilha Grande by bus, ferry, or subway

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Conceição de Jacareíbus bus Rio de Janeiro / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Conceição de Jacareí to Vila do Abraãoferry ferry Conceição de Jacareí
    5h 3m
    R$132–183

  2. Subway, bus, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Maracana to Santa Cruzsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Praça Ruão to Mangaratibabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mangaratiba to Ilha Grandeferry ferry
    5h 25m

  3. Bus, ferry via Santa Cruz

    1. Take the bus from Siqueira Campos to Terminal Rodoviário Urbano Álvaro Albertobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Praça Ruão to Mangaratibabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mangaratiba to Ilha Grandeferry ferry
    6h 38m

Copacabana to Ilha Grande by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
TicketR$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Copacabana, Brazil and Ilha Grande, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

There is no direct connection from Copacabana to Ilha Grande. However, you can take the bus to Bicalho, walk to Rio De Janeiro, take the bus to Conceição de Jacareí, walk to Conceição de Jacareí, then take the ferry to Vila do Abraão. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Botafogo to Ilha Grande via Maracana, Santa Cruz, Praça Ruão, Mangaratiba, and Mangaratiba in around 5h 25m.

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