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How to get fromSouth America to Rio de Janeiroby car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from South America to Rio de Janeiro by car or plane

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  1. Drive 2,310.7 km

    best
    1. Drive from South America to Rio de Janeirocar car 2,310.7 km
    30h 14m
    R$1,561–2,255

  2. Drive to Bonito Airport, fly to Santos Dumont Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South America to Bonito Airport (BYO)car car
    2. Fly from Bonito Airport (BYO) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane BYO - SDU
    18h 54m
    R$1,430–5,209

  3. Drive to Bonito Airport, fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Bonito Airport (BYO)car car
    2. Fly from Bonito Airport (BYO) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane BYO - GIG
    21h 20m
    R$2,937–5,024

  4. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane VVI - GIG
    19h 29m
    R$1,468–3,180

  5. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Santos Dumont Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane VVI - SDU
    21h 38m
    R$1,661–3,665

Bonito Airport (BYO) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration5hAverage Duration
TicketR$805Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,310.7 km
  • Duration: 30h 14m

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

You can drive from South America to Rio de Janeiro in around 30h 14m.

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