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How to get fromNatal to Rio de Janeiroby plane, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Natal to Rio de Janeiro by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Greater Natal International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport

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    1. Fly from Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane NAT - SDU
    6h 10m
    R$890–3,240

  2. Fly Greater Natal International Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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    1. Fly from Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane NAT - GIG
    6h 11m
    R$644–2,250

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Natal to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus
    2d
    R$750–1,500

  4. Drive  2,487.7 km

    1. Drive from Natal to Rio de Janeirocar car 2,487.7 km
    35h 55m
    R$1,250–1,805

  5. Bus to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, fly to Santos Dumont Airport

    1. Take the bus from Natal to João Pessoabus bus
    2. Fly from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane JPA - SDU
    9h 23m
    R$705–3,450

  6. Fly Greater Natal International Airport to Jacarepaguá–Roberto Marinho Airport

    1. Fly from Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) to Jacarepaguá–Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)plane plane NAT - RRJ
    11h 8m
    R$945–4,045

  7. Bus to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Natal to João Pessoabus bus
    2. Fly from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane JPA - GIG
    8h 34m
    R$809–3,060

  8. Bus via Campos dos Goytacazes

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Natal to Rodoviária de Campos dos Goytacazesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Campos dos Goytacazes - Shopping Estrada to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus Bom Jesus do Itabapoana / ...
    2d 9h
    R$1,247–1,396

Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
TicketR$799Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,108.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Natal, Brazil and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

Azul, LATAM Chile, and Gol Transportes Aéreos fly from Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Gontijo operates a bus from Natal to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio once daily. Tickets cost R$750–1,500 and the journey takes 2d. Viação Nacional also services this route twice a week.

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