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How to get fromPorto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro (State)by plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro (State) by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Santos Dumont Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane POA - SDU
    3h 35m
    R$436–2,755

  2. Bus via Jundiaí

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Porto Alegre to Terminal Rodoviario de Jundiaibus bus Porto Alegre
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Jundiai to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus Campo Grande / ...
    24h 50m
    R$357–894

  3. Drive 1,556.5 km

    1. Drive from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeirocar car 1,556.5 km
    17h 59m
    R$807–1,165

  4. Fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    1. Fly from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane POA - GIG
    3h 31m
    R$363–2,670

  5. Fly to Jacarepaguá–Roberto Marinho Airport

    1. Fly from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Jacarepaguá–Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)plane plane POA - RRJ
    6h 49m
    R$1,151–6,560

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Porto Alegre to Arroio dos Ratosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Arroio dos Ratos to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus Santiago
    28h 43m
    R$828–1,228

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Porto Alegre to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus Rio Grande
    29h 16m
    R$519–1,164

Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) flights

Calendar97Weekly Planes
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
TicketR$350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,128.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Porto Alegre, Brazil and Rio de Janeiro (State), Brazil?

Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Chile, and Azul fly from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estação Rodoviária de Porto Alegre to Tiradentes via Terminal Rodoviario de Jundiai, Rio De Janeiro, and Rodoviaria in around 24h 50m.

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