There are 7 ways to get from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro by plane, bus, rideshare or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont • 2h 37m
R$ 114 - R$ 754
Cheapest option
Bus to Sao Paulo Viracopos, fly to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont • 4h 19m
R$ 104 - R$ 1654
5 alternative options
Fly Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont • 2h 34m
R$ 177 - R$ 1157
Fly Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao • 3h 45m
R$ 192 - R$ 976
Bus • 6h 30m
R$ 110 - R$ 170
Rideshare • 5h 10m
R$ 125
Drive • 5h 3m
R$ 250 - R$ 370
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, travel within Brazil is currently allowed.
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Rio de Janeiro is 136.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Rio de Janeiro is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Rio de Janeiro is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 136.
Last updated: 5 Apr 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is to rideshare which costs R$ 125 and takes 5h 10m.
The quickest way to get from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is to fly which costs R$ 170 - R$ 1200 and takes 2h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from São Paulo – Tietê and arriving at Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro is 360 km. The road distance is 441.9 km.
The best way to get from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs R$ 110 - R$ 170.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, including transfers.
São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro bus services, operated by Brasileiro, depart from São Paulo – Tietê station.
The best way to get from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs R$ 110 - R$ 800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R$ 110 - R$ 170 and takes 6h 30m.
The quickest flight from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro bus services, operated by Brasileiro, arrive at Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio station.
- Distance: 360 km
- Duration: 2h 37m
What companies run services between São Paulo, Brazil and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?
Azul, LATAM Chile and Gol Transportes Aéreos fly from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro hourly. Alternatively, Brasileiro operates a bus from São Paulo – Tietê to Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio hourly. Tickets cost R$ 102 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Four other operators also service this route.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 170 - R$ 1500
Flights from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 190 - R$ 1700
Flights from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 170 - R$ 1800
Flights from Sao Paulo Viracopos to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 200 - R$ 1400
- Website
- voeazul.com.br
Flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 140 - R$ 1200
Flights from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 330 - R$ 1700
Flights from Sao Paulo Viracopos to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 200 - R$ 1400
- Website
- voegol.com.br
Flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 130 - R$ 1200
Flights from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 140 - R$ 1800
Flights from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 130 - R$ 1200
Flights from Sao Paulo Viracopos to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 140 - R$ 1300
- Phone
- +55 4003 1118 / 0800 887 1118
- facebook@voeazul.com.br
- Website
- voeazul.com.br
Bus from Eldorado Shopping Mall to Viracopos Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R$ 0 - R$ 1000
- Schedules at
- voeazul.com.br
- Private
- R$ 700 - R$ 1000
- Website
- expressobrasileiro.com
Bus from São Paulo – Tietê to Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R$ 102
- Book at
- Expresso Brasileiro
- Phone
- +55 4004-5001
- sac@autoviacao1001.com.br
- Website
- autoviacao1001.com.br
Bus from São Paulo – Tietê to Rio de Janeiro
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- R$ 110 - R$ 190
- Book at
- 1001
- Convencional
- R$ 110 - R$ 160
- Conv. C/Ar
- R$ 140 - R$ 190
- Phone
- 0800 723 2121 / 0800 726 0246
- faleconosco@kaissara.com.br
- Website
- kaissara.com.br
Bus from São Paulo - Tietê to Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R$ 50
- Book at
- Kaissara
- Phone
- 0800 728 0044 / +55 31 3419-1299
- Website
- comprepassagem.com.br
Bus from Sao Paulo – Tiete to Rio de Janeiro
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R$ 110 - R$ 140
- Book at
- comprepassagem.com.br
- Convencional
- R$ 110 - R$ 140
- Executivo
- R$ 110 - R$ 130
- Phone
- Argentina: +54 11-431-32259 // Bolivia: +59 12-2280834 // Brasil: +55 11-20891196 // Chile: +56 2-779-3443 // Colombia: +57 1 410 7522 / +57 1 428-9210 / +57 310 609-6250 // Ecuador: +593 4-213-0847 / +593 2-245-6632 // Perú: +51 1 4725000 / +51 1 4721710
- servicioalclienteormeno@hotmail.com, adm.guayaquil@grupo-ormeno.com.pe
- Website
- grupo-ormeno.com.pe
Bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- R$ 110 - R$ 170
- Schedules at
- grupo-ormeno.com.pe
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar Brazil
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from São Paulo to Rio De Janeiro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R$ 125
- Book at
- blablacar.com.br
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is 442 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.
Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul and LATAM Chile offer flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport.
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The best way to get from São Paulo to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport is to bus which takes 36 min and costs R$ 5.