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How to get fromPetrópolis to Copacabana, Rio de Janeiroby bus, subway, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Petrópolis to Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro by bus, subway, 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 59m
    R$83–126

  2. Drive 72.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Petrópolis to Copacabana, Rio de Janeirocar car 72.6 km
    1h 1m
    R$39–56

  3. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Vila Inhomirim to Saracurunasubway subway Vila Inhomirim
    2. Take the subway from Saracuruna to Central do Brasilsubway subway Saracuruna
    3h 19m
    R$93–110

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Petrópolis to Copacabana, Rio de Janeirotaxi taxi 72.6 km
    1h 1m
    R$320–390

  5. Bus via BRS 1,2: Sete de Setembro

    1. Take the bus from Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola to Terminal Menezes Cortesbus bus
    2h 19m
    R$81–122

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  • Distance: 75.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Petrópolis, Brazil and Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, 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 Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro via Vila Inhomirim, Saracuruna, Central do Brasil, Central, and Cardeal Arcoverde in around 3h 19m.

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