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

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There are 5 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Wellington by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Wellington

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    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane GIG - WLG
    26h 19m
    $2,109–3,913

  2. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Paraparaumu, train

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    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane plane GIG - PPQ
    2. Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    27h 49m
    $1,113–3,107

  3. Fly Santos Dumont Airport to Wellington

    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane SDU - WLG
    24h 7m
    $1,209–3,190

  4. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Palmerston, bus

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane GIG - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    29h 30m
    $1,118–3,065

  5. Fly Santos Dumont Airport to Paraparaumu, train

    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane plane SDU - PPQ
    2. Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    24h 17m
    $1,235–3,344

Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration26h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,896.4 km
  • Duration: 26h 19m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Wellington, New Zealand?

LATAM Chile and Air New Zealand fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Wellington (WLG) 3 times a week.

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