What is the cheapest way to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Lima?

The cheapest way to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Lima is to fly which costs $240 - $550 and takes 9h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Lima?

The fastest way to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Lima is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $300 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Rio de Janeiro (State) and Lima?

No, there is no direct bus from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Lima. However, there are services departing from Ponto Final: Praça Tiradentes and arriving at Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte via Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio, Terminal Barra Funda, Santa Cruz and La Paz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 16h.

How far is it from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Lima?

The distance between Rio de Janeiro (State) and Lima is 3795 km. The road distance is 4753.7 km.

How do I travel from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Lima without a car?

The best way to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Lima without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 16h and costs $330 - $420.

How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Lima?

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Lima, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rio de Janeiro (State) to Lima bus from?

Rio de Janeiro (State) to Lima bus services, operated by Auto Viação Catarinense, depart from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio station.

Bus or fly from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Lima?

The best way to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Lima is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $300 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $420 and takes 3 days 16h.

Where does the Rio de Janeiro (State) to Lima bus arrive?

Rio de Janeiro (State) to Lima bus services, operated by Auto Viação Catarinense, arrive at Terminal Barra Funda station.

What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro (State) and Lima?

Lima is 2h behind Rio de Janeiro (State). It is currently 5:56 PM in Rio de Janeiro (State) and 3:56 PM in Lima.

Can I drive from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Lima?

Yes, the driving distance between Rio de Janeiro (State) to Lima is 4754 km. It takes approximately 2 days 14h to drive from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Lima.

Where can I stay near Lima?

There are 2512+ hotels available in Lima.

Rio de Janeiro (State) to Lima - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Lima by plane, bus, or car

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Fly from Santos Dumont Airport
best
1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane SDU - LIM
7h 46m
$300–490
Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane GIG - LIM
9h 20m
$242–552
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Barra Fundabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Barra Funda to Santa Cruzbus
3. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to La Pazbus
4. Take the bus from La Paz to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
3d 16h
$334–412
Drive 4,753.7 km
1. Drive from Rio de Janeiro to Limacar 4,753.7 km
2d 14h
$715–1,032
Bus via Rondonópolis
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Rodoviária de Rondonópolisbus
2. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Rondonópolis to Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviáriobus
3. Take the bus from Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário to Icabus
4. Take the bus from Ica to Limabus
3d 22h
$492–832

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) flights

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8h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 3,794.7 km
Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro (State), Brazil and Lima, Peru?

LATAM Chile, Azul, and Gol Transportes Aéreos fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ponto Final: Praça Tiradentes to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte via Rodoviária do Rio, Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio, Terminal Barra Funda, Santa Cruz, and La Paz in around 3d 16h.

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