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How to get fromPatras to Rio de Janeiroby busferry, plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Patras to Rio de Janeiro by busferry, plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus and ferry to Zakynthos International Airport, fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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    1. Take the busferry from Patras to Zakynthosbusferry bus ferry
    2. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane ZTH - GIG
    30h 16m
    R$3,066–9,611

  2. Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Patras to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane SKG - GIG
    28h 50m
    R$2,282–6,385

  3. Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus bus
    2. Take the train from Kiato to Ano Liosiatrain train
    3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane ATH - GIG
    23h 14m
    R$3,242–6,192

  4. Bus to Preveza Airport, fly to Santos Dumont Airport

    1. Take the bus from Patras to Lefkádabus bus
    2. Fly from Preveza Airport (PVK) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane PVK - SDU
    24h 30m
    R$3,439–13,185

  5. Bus and ferry to Kefalonia Airport, fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    1. Take the busferry from Patra to Argostolibusferry bus ferry
    2. Fly from Kefalonia Airport (EFL) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane EFL - GIG
    24h 48m
    R$2,374–9,107

  6. Bus to Preveza Airport, fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Patras to Lefkádabus bus
    2. Fly from Preveza Airport (PVK) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane PVK - GIG
    26h 31m
    R$3,144–12,196

  7. Bus, shuttle to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Patra to Vlorëbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Vlorë to Tirana, Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane TIA - GIG
    31h 12m
    R$3,220–6,351

Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration23h 44mAverage Duration
TicketR$2,995Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,622.7 km
  • Duration: 30h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Patras to Rio de Janeiro. However, you can take the vehicle to Zakynthos, walk to Zakynthos, take the bus to Zakinthos Airport, walk to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) airport, fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG), walk to Galeão - Terminal 2 :: Setor de Desembarque, then take the bus to BRS 1,4: Passos. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kiato, walk to Kiato, take the train to Ano Liosia, take the line 2202 train to Koropi, walk to Koropí, take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG), walk to Galeão - Terminal 2 :: Setor de Desembarque, then take the bus to BRS 1,4: Passos.

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