There are 4 ways to get from Petrópolis to Copacabana by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola to Terminal Menezes Cortesbus
2h 11mR$84–129Drive 73.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Petrópolis to Copacabanacar 73.4 km
1hR$46–66Train
- Take the train from Vila Inhomirim to Saracurunatrain Vila Inhomirim
- Take the train from Saracuruna to Central do Brasiltrain Saracuruna
3h 19mR$93–110Taxi
- Take the taxi from Petrópolis to Copacabanataxi 73.4 km
1hR$330–390
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Petrópolis to Copacabana is to drive which costs R$ 45 - R$ 70 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Petrópolis to Copacabana is to drive which takes 1h and costs R$ 45 - R$ 70.
No, there is no direct bus from Petrópolis to Copacabana. However, there are services departing from Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola and arriving at Siqueira Campos via Terminal Rodoviário Menezes Cortes :: Plat. B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Petrópolis to Copacabana. However, there are services departing from Vila Inhomirim and arriving at Siqueira Campos via Saracuruna and Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Petrópolis and Copacabana is 80 km. The road distance is 73.4 km.
The best way to get from Petrópolis to Copacabana without a car is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs R$ 80 - R$ 130.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Petrópolis to Copacabana, including transfers.
Petrópolis to Copacabana bus services, operated by Unica Facil, depart from Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola station.
Petrópolis to Copacabana train services, operated by Trens RJ, depart from Vila Inhomirim station.
The best way to get from Petrópolis to Copacabana is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs R$ 80 - R$ 130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs R$ 90 - R$ 110 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Petrópolis, Brazil and Copacabana, 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 Siqueira Campos via Vila Inhomirim, Saracuruna, Central do Brasil, and Central in around 3h 19m.
- Phone
- 0800 726 9494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trensrj.com.br
Train from Vila Inhomirim to Saracuruna
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- R$8
- Schedules at
- supervia.com.br
Train from Saracuruna to Central do Brasil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- supervia.com.br
- Phone
- +55 21 3907-3900
- [email protected]
- Website
- unica-facil.com.br
Bus from Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola to Terminal Menezes Cortes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- R$40–75
- Schedules at
- unica-facil.com.br
- Book at
- unica-facil.com.br
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- R$330–390
Ponto de Taxi Disk Taxi 24hs
- Phone
- +55 24
- Website
- guiamais.com.br
Taxi Petrópolis
- Phone
- +55 24 99262-6072
- Website
- taxipetropolis.com.br
Uni táxi petropolis
- Phone
- +55 24 98819-7421
- Website
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Petrópolis to Copacabana bus services, operated by Unica Facil, arrive at Terminal Menezes Cortes station.
Petrópolis to Copacabana train services, operated by Trens RJ, arrive at Saracuruna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Petrópolis to Copacabana is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Petrópolis to Copacabana.
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