What is the cheapest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Botafogo?

The cheapest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Botafogo is to bus which costs R$ 3 - R$ 9 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Botafogo?

The fastest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Botafogo is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs R$ 40 - R$ 50.

Is there a direct bus between Rio de Janeiro and Botafogo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from BRS 1,2,3,4,5,I: Uruguaiana and arriving at BRS 1,2,3,I: Muniz Barreto. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct train between Rio de Janeiro and Botafogo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carioca and arriving at Botafogo. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Rio de Janeiro to Botafogo?

The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Botafogo is 5 km.

How do I travel from Rio de Janeiro to Botafogo without a car?

The best way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Botafogo without a car is to Metrô Rio which takes 10 min and costs R$ 9.

How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Botafogo?

The Metrô Rio from Carioca to Botafogo takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Rio de Janeiro to Botafogo bus from?

Rio de Janeiro to Botafogo bus services, operated by Transcarioca, depart from BRS 1,2,3,4,5,I: Uruguaiana station.

Where do I catch the Rio de Janeiro to Botafogo train from?

Rio de Janeiro to Botafogo train services, operated by Metro Rio, depart from Carioca station.

Where does the Rio de Janeiro to Botafogo bus arrive?

Rio de Janeiro to Botafogo bus services, operated by Transcarioca, arrive at BRS 1,2,3,I: Muniz Barreto station.

Where does the Rio de Janeiro to Botafogo train arrive?

Rio de Janeiro to Botafogo train services, operated by Metro Rio, arrive at Botafogo station.

Where can I stay near Botafogo?

There are 7928+ hotels available in Botafogo.

Rio de Janeiro to Botafogo - 4 ways to travel via Metrô Rio, bus, taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Botafogo by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Metrô Rio
best
1. Take the subway from Carioca to Botafogosubway L1
10 min
R$9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from BRS 1,2,3,4,5,I: Uruguaiana to BRS 1,2,3,I: Muniz Barretobus Sn309 / ...
17 min
R$3–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rio de Janeiro to Botafogotaxi 6.8 km
7 min
R$40–50
Walk
1. Take the foot from Rio de Janeiro to Botafogowalk 6.4 km
1h 16m

Rio de Janeiro to Botafogo by bus

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Distance: 5.2 km
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Botafogo, Brazil?

Metro Rio operates a subway from Carioca to Botafogo every 5 minutes. Tickets cost R$9 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Transcarioca operates a bus from BRS 1,2,3,4,5,I: Uruguaiana to BRS 1,2,3,I: Muniz Barreto every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 17 min. Four other operators also service this route.

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