Rome2Rio

How to get fromRio de Janeiro to Lagoa Santaby plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Lagoa Santa

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Lagoa Santa by plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Belo Horizonte Confins (CNF)plane plane SDU - CNF
    1h 11m
    R$466–2,749

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Rodoviária de Belo Horizontebus bus Rio de Janeiro
    9h
    R$170–578

  3. Drive 475.3 km

    1. Drive from Rio de Janeiro to Lagoa Santacar car 475.3 km
    6h 13m
    R$250–360

  4. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Belo Horizonte Confins (CNF)plane plane GIG - CNF
    2h 48m
    R$554–2,724

  5. Bus via Lagoa Santa

    1. Take the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Belo Horizontebus bus Rio de Janeiro / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Belo Horizonte to Lagoa Santabus bus
    9h 53m
    R$189–608

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Belo Horizonte Confins (CNF) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
TicketR$310Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rio de Janeiro to Lagoa Santa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 388.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 11m

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

Azul flies from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Belo Horizonte Confins (CNF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Viação Cometa operates a bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Rodoviária de Belo Horizonte every 30 minutes. Tickets cost R$200–550 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Gipsyy Brazil also services this route hourly.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?, Best ways to travel around Australia, and Need to know: Jadrolinija - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers