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There are 6 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Patras by plane, busferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Zakynthos International Airport, bus and ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)plane plane GIG - ZTH
    2. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patrasbusferry bus ferry
    24h 22m
    €411–1,219

  2. Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane GIG - SKG
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Patrasbus bus
    27h 30m
    €343–1,168

  3. Fly to Athens International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane GIG - ATH
    2. Take the train from Ano Liosia to Kiatotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kiato to Patrabus bus
    22h 7m
    €523–1,032

  4. Fly to Kefalonia Airport, bus and ferry

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane plane GIG - EFL
    2. Take the busferry from Argostoli to Patrabusferry bus ferry
    24h 53m
    €442–1,218

  5. Fly to Kalamata International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX)plane plane GIG - KLX
    2. Take the bus from Kalamata to Patrasbus bus
    28h 10m
    €524–2,038

  6. Fly to Preveza Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Preveza Airport (PVK)plane plane GIG - PVK
    2. Take the bus from Lefkáda to Patrasbus bus
    24h 17m
    €524–1,532

Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration18h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€406Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,619.4 km
  • Duration: 24h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Rio de Janeiro to Patras. However, you can take the bus to Galeão - Tom Jobim 2, walk to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) airport, fly to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH), walk to Zakinthos Airport, take the bus to Zakynthos, walk to Zakynthos, then take the vehicle to Patras. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Galeão - Tom Jobim 2, walk to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Athens Airport, take the subway to Koropí, walk to Koropi, take the line 2201 train to Ano Liosia, take the train to Kiato, walk to Kiato, then take the bus to Patra.

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