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How to get fromRio de Janeiro to Maceióby plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport

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    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ)plane plane SDU - MCZ
    5h 26m
    R$798–2,484

  2. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ)plane plane GIG - MCZ
    4h 53m
    R$608–2,612

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Maceio Bus Stationbus bus
    41h 12m
    R$700–1,300

  4. Drive 2,063.1 km

    1. Drive from Rio de Janeiro to Maceiócar car 2,063.1 km
    29h 1m
    R$1,077–1,555

  5. Bus via Aracaju

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Aracaju, SEbus bus Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio, RJ - Aracaju, SE
    2. Take the bus from Aracaju to Maceióbus bus Aracaju / ...
    44h 4m
    R$739–1,094

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
TicketR$669Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,706.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

Azul, LATAM Chile, and Gol Transportes Aéreos fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Gontijo operates a bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Maceio Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost R$750–1,300 and the journey takes 41h 12m. Viação Nacional also services this route twice a week.

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