There are 4 ways to get from Lima to Rio de Janeiro (State) by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Santos Dumont Airport
best- Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane LIM - SDU
6h 36mR$1,585–2,600Fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane LIM - GIG
6h 42mR$1,290–2,809Bus
- Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus
- Take the bus from Cusco to Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviáriobus
- Take the bus from Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário to Rodoviária de Rondonópolisbus
- Take the bus from Rodoviária de Rondonópolis to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus
3d 14hR$2,348–3,840Drive 4,751.5 km
- Drive from Lima to Rio de Janeirocar 4,751.5 km
2d 15hR$3,562–5,145
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lima to Rio de Janeiro (State) is to fly which costs R$ 1200 - R$ 2900 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Lima to Rio de Janeiro (State) is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs R$ 1500 - R$ 2600.
No, there is no direct bus from Lima to Rio de Janeiro (State). However, there are services departing from Lima Plaza Norte and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio via Cusco, Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário and Rodoviária de Rondonópolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 14h.
The distance between Lima and Rio de Janeiro (State) is 3795 km. The road distance is 4751.5 km.
The best way to get from Lima to Rio de Janeiro (State) without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 14h and costs R$ 2300 - R$ 3900.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Lima to Rio de Janeiro (State), including transfers.
Lima to Rio de Janeiro (State) bus services, operated by Cruz del Sur, depart from Lima Plaza Norte station.
The best way to get from Lima to Rio de Janeiro (State) is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs R$ 1500 - R$ 2600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R$ 2300 - R$ 3900 and takes 3 days 14h.
Lima to Rio de Janeiro (State) bus services, operated by Cruz del Sur, arrive at Cusco station.
Rio de Janeiro (State) is 2h ahead of Lima. It is currently 5:25 AM in Lima and 7:25 AM in Rio de Janeiro (State).
What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Rio de Janeiro (State), Brazil?
LATAM Chile flies from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Tiradentes via Cusco, Cusco, Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário, Rodoviária de Rondonópolis, Rio De Janeiro, and Rodoviaria in around 3d 14h.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport via Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,500–2,300
Flights from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport via Brasilia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,500–2,300
Flights from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport via Porto Alegre
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$1,500–2,300
Flights from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport via Curitiba, Sao Paulo Congonhas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- R$1,500–2,300
Flights from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport via Cuzco, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$1,500–2,300
Flights from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,800–2,900
Flights from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport via Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,800–2,900
Flights from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport via Brasilia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,800–2,900
- Phone
- +51 1 311 5050
- Website
- Cruz del Sur
Bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cusco
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R$200–280
- Website
- Cruz del Sur
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Rio de Janeiro (State) is 4751 km. It takes approximately 2 days 15h to drive from Lima to Rio de Janeiro (State).
There are 9990+ hotels available in Rio de Janeiro (State).