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How to get fromPorto Alegre to Rio Grandeby bus, car, plane, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Porto Alegre to Rio Grande by bus, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Porto Alegre to Pelotasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pelotas to Rio Grandebus bus
    5h 9m
    R$149–169

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Porto Alegre to São José do Nortebus bus Porto Alegre
    2. Take the ferry from São José do Norte to Rio Grandeferry ferry
    8h 5m
    R$126–159

  3. Drive 316.4 km

    1. Drive from Porto Alegre to Rio Grandecar car 316.4 km
    4h 21m
    R$166–239

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Pelotas (PET)plane plane POA - PET
    2. Take the bus from Pelotas to Rio Grandebus bus
    3h 8m
    R$951–5,640

Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Pelotas (PET) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
TicketR$1,106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Porto Alegre to Rio Grande.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 315.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Porto Alegre, Brazil and Rio Grande, Brazil?

You can take a bus from Rodoviária de Porto Alegre to Rio Grande via Pelotas in around 5h 9m.

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