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There are 4 ways to get from Petrópolis to Botafogo by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola to Terminal Menezes Cortesbus bus
    1h 56m
    R$80–121
  2. Drive  70.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Petrópolis to Botafogocar car 70.7 km
    59 min
    R$44–64
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Vila Inhomirim to Saracurunatrain train Vila Inhomirim
    2. Take the train from Saracuruna to Central do Brasiltrain train Saracuruna
    3h 15m
    R$93–110
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Petrópolis to Botafogotaxi taxi 70.7 km
    59 min
    R$310–380

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What companies run services between Petrópolis, Brazil and Botafogo, Brazil?

Unica Facil operates a bus from Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola to Terminal Menezes Cortes every 2 hours. Tickets cost R$40–75 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Petrópolis to Botafogo via Vila Inhomirim, Saracuruna, Central do Brasil, and Central in around 3h 15m.

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