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How to get fromSão Luís to Rio de Janeiroby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from São Luís to Rio de Janeiro by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Santos Dumont Airport

    best
    1. Fly from São Luís Airport (SLZ) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane SLZ - SDU
    5h 3m
    R$795–3,253

  2. Fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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    1. Fly from São Luís Airport (SLZ) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane SLZ - GIG
    4h 59m
    R$653–3,069

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from São Luis to Açailandiatrain train Efc
    2. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Açailândia to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus Castanhal
    36h 27m
    R$1,326–2,161

  4. Drive 2,810.7 km

    1. Drive from São Luís to Rio de Janeirocar car 2,810.7 km
    42h 37m
    R$1,459–2,107

  5. Fly to Jacarepaguá–Roberto Marinho Airport

    1. Fly from São Luís Airport (SLZ) to Jacarepaguá–Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)plane plane SLZ - RRJ
    9h 56m
    R$1,450–7,058

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sao Luis to Teresinabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Gov. Lucídio Portella to Terminal Rodoviário de Feira de Santanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Feira de Santana to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus
    2d 10h
    R$1,096–1,792

São Luís Airport (SLZ) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
TicketR$666Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,275.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

Azul, LATAM Chile, and Gol Transportes Aéreos fly from São Luís Airport (SLZ) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from São Luís to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio via Sao Luis, Terminal Rodoviário Gov. Lucídio Portella, and Terminal Rodoviário de Feira de Santana in around 2d 10h.

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