There are 8 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Bolivia by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport
best- Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane GIG - VVI
6h 44m$183–453Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviário de Campo Grandebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Campo Grande to Corumbábus
- Take the train from Puerto Quijarro to Santa Cruztrain
38h 18m$103–151Drive 2,479.4 km
- Drive from Rio de Janeiro to Santa Cruz de la Sierracar 2,479.4 km
30h 38m$250–361Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Alcantari Airport
- Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane GIG - SRE
12h 36m$261–913Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Cochabamba
- Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Cochabamba (CBB)plane GIG - CBB
7h 56m$242–702Fly Santos Dumont Airport to Viru Viru International Airport
- Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane SDU - VVI
6h 30m$242–562Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to El Alto International Airport
- Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane GIG - LPB
8h 3m$232–552Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Barra Fundabus São Paulo / ...
- Take the bus from Terminal Barra Funda to Santa Cruzbus Santa Cruz
40h 4m$281–312
Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Bolivia is to bus and train which costs $100 - $160 and takes 38h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Bolivia is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $240 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Bolivia. However, there are services departing from Ponto Final: Praça Tiradentes and arriving at Santa Cruz via Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio and Terminal Barra Funda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 4m.
The distance between Rio de Janeiro (State) and Bolivia is 2189 km. The road distance is 2479.4 km.
The best way to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Bolivia without a car is to bus which takes 40h 4m and costs $280 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Bolivia, including transfers.
Rio de Janeiro (State) to Bolivia bus services, operated by Auto Viação Catarinense, depart from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio station.
The best way to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Bolivia is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $180 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $320 and takes 40h 4m.
Rio de Janeiro (State) to Bolivia bus services, operated by Auto Viação Catarinense, arrive at Terminal Barra Funda station.
Bolivia is 1h behind Rio de Janeiro (State). It is currently 2:28 PM in Rio de Janeiro (State) and 1:28 PM in Bolivia.
What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro (State), Brazil and Bolivia?
Boliviana de Aviación and Gol Transportes Aéreos fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ponto Final: Praça Tiradentes to Santa Cruz de la Sierra via Rodoviária do Rio, Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio, Terminal Barra Funda, and Santa Cruz in around 40h 4m.
- Website
- boa.bo
Flights from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–410
Flights from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Alcantari Airport via Viru Viru International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–900
Flights from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Alcantari Airport via Viru Viru International Airport, Cochabamba
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–900
Flights from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Alcantari Airport via Sao Paulo, Cochabamba
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–900
Flights from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Cochabamba via Viru Viru International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–600
Flights from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Cochabamba via Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–600
Flights from Santos Dumont Airport to Viru Viru International Airport via Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–700
Flights from Santos Dumont Airport to Viru Viru International Airport via Belo Horizonte Confins, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–750
Flights from Santos Dumont Airport to Viru Viru International Airport via Sao Paulo Congonhas, Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–750
Flights from Santos Dumont Airport to Viru Viru International Airport via Sao Paulo Viracopos, Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–800
Flights from Santos Dumont Airport to Viru Viru International Airport via Brasilia, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–850
Flights from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to El Alto International Airport via Viru Viru International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–550
Flights from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to El Alto International Airport via Viru Viru International Airport, Cochabamba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–550
- Phone
- (+591) 3 3387000
- [email protected]
- Website
- ticketsbolivia.com.bo
Train from Puerto Quijarro to Santa Cruz
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11
- Schedules at
- ticketsbolivia.com.bo
- Phone
- 0800 433 2324
- [email protected]
- Website
- viacaonova.com.br
Bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviário de Campo Grande
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- viacaonova.com.br
- Book at
- viacaonova.com.br
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Rio de Janeiro (State) to Bolivia is 2479 km. It takes approximately 30h 38m to drive from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Bolivia.
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