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How to get fromRio de Janeiro to Melbourneby plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Santos Dumont Airport to Melbourne Airport

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    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SDU - MEL
    29h 50m
    $1,831–2,682

  2. Bus, bus to Presidente Itamar Franco Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Rodoviária de Juiz de Fora - Miguel Mansurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Juiz de Fora - Miguel Mansur to Aeroporto Regional Presidente Itamar Francobus bus
    3. Fly from Presidente Itamar Franco Airport (IZA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane IZA - MEL
    36h 24m
    $1,255–3,268

  3. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Melbourne Airport

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane GIG - MEL
    23h 22m
    $1,329–2,429

  4. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane GIG - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    29h 25m
    $1,513–4,013

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration31h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,803Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,247.2 km
  • Duration: 29h 50m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

LATAM Chile, Azul, and Qantas fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) twice daily.

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