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

The cheapest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Pelotas is to bus which costs R$ 650 - R$ 1200 and takes 34h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Pelotas is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs R$ 750 - R$ 4100.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário de Pelotas. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34h 5m.

How far is it from Rio de Janeiro to Pelotas?

The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Pelotas is 1340 km. The road distance is 1807 km.

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

The best way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Pelotas without a car is to bus via Porto Alegre which takes 32h 29m and costs R$ 950 - R$ 1400.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Rio de Janeiro to Pelotas, including transfers.

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

Rio de Janeiro to Pelotas bus services, operated by JBL Internacional, depart from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio station.

Bus or fly from Rio de Janeiro to Pelotas?

The best way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Pelotas is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs R$ 750 - R$ 4100. Alternatively, you can bus via Porto Alegre, which costs R$ 950 - R$ 1400 and takes 32h 29m.

Where does the Rio de Janeiro to Pelotas bus arrive?

Rio de Janeiro to Pelotas bus services, operated by JBL Internacional, arrive at Rodoviária de Arroio dos Ratos station.

Can I drive from Rio de Janeiro to Pelotas?

Yes, the driving distance between Rio de Janeiro to Pelotas is 1807 km. It takes approximately 21h 9m to drive from Rio de Janeiro to Pelotas.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Pelotas?

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Where can I stay near Pelotas?

There are 218+ hotels available in Pelotas.

Rio de Janeiro to Pelotas - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Santos Dumont Airport
best
1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Pelotas (PET)plane SDU - PET
3h 59m
R$748–4,014
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviário de Pelotasbus Rio Grande
34h 5m
R$650–1,200
Bus via Porto Alegre
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Rodoviária de Arroio dos Ratosbus
2. Take the bus from Arroio dos Ratos to Estação Rodoviária de Porto Alegrebus
3. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Porto Alegre to Pelotasbus
32h 29m
R$964–1,356
Drive 1,807 km
1. Drive from Rio de Janeiro to Pelotascar 1,807 km
21h 9m
R$952–1,374
Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Pelotas (PET)plane GIG - PET
5h 56m
R$734–4,044

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Pelotas (PET) flights

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4h 16mAverage Duration

R$718Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,339.8 km
Duration: 3h 59m

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

Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Chile, and Azul fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Pelotas (PET) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Pelotas via Rodoviária de Arroio dos Ratos, Arroio dos Ratos, Estação Rodoviária de Porto Alegre, and Rodoviária de Porto Alegre in around 32h 29m.

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