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

The cheapest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande is to bus which costs R$ 650 - R$ 1200 and takes 35h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande is to fly and bus which takes 5h 53m and costs R$ 750 - R$ 4100.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande. However, there are services departing from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio and arriving at Rio Grande via Rodoviária de Arroio dos Ratos, Rodoviária de Porto Alegre and Pelotas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 42m.

How far is it from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande?

The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Rio Grande is 1398 km. The road distance is 1864.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande without a car is to bus via Porto Alegre which takes 34h 42m and costs R$ 950 - R$ 1500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande?

Yes, the driving distance between Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande is 1864 km. It takes approximately 22h to drive from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande.

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

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Where can I stay near Rio Grande?

There are 107+ hotels available in Rio Grande.

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

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

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Fly from Santos Dumont Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Pelotas (PET)plane SDU - PET
2. Take the bus from Pelotas to Rio Grandebus
5h 53m
R$773–4,059
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Rodoviária de Rio Grandebus Rio Grande
35h 9m
R$683–1,180
Bus via Porto Alegre
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Rodoviária de Arroio dos Ratosbus
2. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Arroio dos Ratos to Terminal Rodoviário de Porto Alegrebus
3. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Porto Alegre to Pelotasbus
4. Take the bus from Pelotas to Rio Grandebus
34h 42m
R$995–1,423
Drive 1,864.4 km
1. Drive from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grandecar 1,864.4 km
22h
R$982–1,418
Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Pelotas (PET)plane GIG - PET
2. Take the bus from Pelotas to Rio Grandebus
7h 50m
R$759–4,089

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

12Weekly Planes

4h 16mAverage Duration

R$718Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,398.3 km
Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Rio Grande via Rodoviária de Arroio dos Ratos, Rodoviária de Porto Alegre, and Pelotas in around 34h 42m.

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