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

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

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  1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Petrolina (PNZ)plane plane SDU - PNZ
    4h 44m
    R$1,272–3,465

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviário de Feira de Santanabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Feira de Santana to Terminal Rodoviário de Petrolinabus bus Feira de Santana
    35h 42m
    R$705–981

  3. Drive 1,853.9 km

    1. Drive from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolinacar car 1,853.9 km
    27h 42m
    R$968–1,397

  4. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Petrolina (PNZ)plane plane GIG - PNZ
    6h 16m
    R$844–4,254

  5. Bus via Imbuí

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Salvador, BAbus bus Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio, RJ - Salvador, BA
    2. Take the bus from Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PEbus bus Salvador, BA - Petrolina, PE
    40h 15m
    R$838–1,513

Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration40h 15mAverage Duration
TicketR$838Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,540.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

LATAM Chile, Azul, and Gol Transportes Aéreos fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Petrolina (PNZ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviário de Petrolina via Terminal Rodoviário de Feira de Santana in around 35h 42m.

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