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How to get fromIguazu Falls to Copacabana, Rio de Janeiroby plane, bus, car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Iguazu Falls to Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro by plane, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly to Santos Dumont Airport

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    1. Fly from Foz Do Iguaçu / Cataratas International Airport (IGU) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane IGU - SDU
    4h 33m
    R$671–2,828

  2. Bus via São Paulo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Ciudad del Este to Tietê Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Jacareíbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Jacareí to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus
    22h 16m
    R$417–550,206

  3. Drive 1,482.9 km

    1. Drive from Iguazu Falls to Copacabana, Rio de Janeirocar car 1,482.9 km
    17h 7m
    R$781–1,128

  4. Fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport, Metrô Rio

    1. Fly from Foz Do Iguaçu / Cataratas International Airport (IGU) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane IGU - GIG
    2. Take the subway from Presidente Vargas to Cardeal Arcoverdesubway subway
    4h 10m
    R$580–2,547

  5. Fly to Jacarepaguá–Roberto Marinho Airport

    1. Fly from Foz Do Iguaçu / Cataratas International Airport (IGU) to Jacarepaguá–Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)plane plane IGU - RRJ
    10h 13m
    R$1,335–6,048

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Puerto Iguazú to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus Buenos Aires
    27h 56m
    R$716–1,138

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Foz do Iguaçu to Barra Mansa, Terminal Rodoviariobus bus Foz do Iguaçu
    2. Take the bus from Barra Mansa, Terminal Rodoviario to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus Campo Grande / ...
    28h 36m
    R$543–1,080

Foz Do Iguaçu / Cataratas International Airport (IGU) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
TicketR$634Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,225.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Iguazu Falls, Argentina and Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

LATAM Chile, Gol Transportes Aéreos, and Azul fly from Foz Do Iguaçu / Cataratas International Airport (IGU) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Iguazu Falls to Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro via Terminal de Ómnibus de Ciudad del Este, Tietê Bus Terminal, Terminal Rodoviário de Jacareí, Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio, Rodoviaria, Central, Central, and Cardeal Arcoverde in around 22h 16m.

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