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There are 8 ways to get from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro by plane, bus, subway or car

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Fly Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont  •  2h 30m

  1. Fly from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU) GRU - SDU

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Bus  •  5h 45m

  1. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Rio de Janeiro Sao Paulo / ...

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Fly Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont  •  2h 59m

  1. Fly from Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH) to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU) CGH - SDU

Fly Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao  •  2h 44m

  1. Fly from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao (GIG) GRU - GIG

Fly Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao  •  3h 18m

  1. Fly from Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH) to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao (GIG) CGH - GIG

Bus to Sao Paulo Viracopos, fly to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont  •  3h 45m

  1. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Viracopos International Airport
  2. Fly from Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP) to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU) VCP - SDU

Fly Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio de Janeiro Jacarepagua, Metrô Rio  •  4h 40m

  1. Fly from Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH) to Rio de Janeiro Jacarepagua (RRJ) CGH - RRJ
  2. Take the Metrô Rio from Nova America/Del Castilho to Presidente Vargas

Drive  •  4h 53m

  1. Drive from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro 416.4 km

São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro by bus

36 Weekly Buses
5h 45m Average Duration
R$ 55 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is to bus which costs R$ 55 - R$ 160 and takes 5h 45m.

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The fastest way to get from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs R$ 240 - R$ 2500.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tietê Bus Terminal and arriving at Rio de Janeiro. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.

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The distance between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro is 352 km. The road distance is 416.4 km.

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The best way to get from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs R$ 55 - R$ 160.

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It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, including transfers.

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São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro bus services, operated by 1001, depart from Tietê Bus Terminal station.

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The best way to get from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs R$ 240 - R$ 2500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R$ 55 - R$ 160 and takes 5h 45m.

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São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro bus services, operated by 1001, arrive at Rio de Janeiro station.

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Yes, the driving distance between São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is 416 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.

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Map of how to get from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.
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  • Distance: 351.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

Azul and LATAM Chile fly from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro every 4 hours. Alternatively, 1001 operates a bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Rio de Janeiro 5 times a day. Tickets cost R$ 55 - R$ 160 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Expresso Adamantina also services this route twice a week.

Airlines
LATAM Chile
Website
latam.com
Flights from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
R$ 390 - R$ 3000
Flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont
Ave. Duration
1h 4m
When
Every day
Estimated price
R$ 330 - R$ 2900
Flights from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao
Ave. Duration
1h 1m
When
Every day
Estimated price
R$ 330 - R$ 3000
Azul
Website
voeazul.com.br
Flights from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont
Ave. Duration
1h 2m
When
Every day
Estimated price
R$ 360 - R$ 3100
Flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont
Ave. Duration
1h 3m
When
Every day
Estimated price
R$ 360 - R$ 3100
Flights from Sao Paulo Viracopos to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
R$ 500 - R$ 3800
Flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio de Janeiro Jacarepagua
Ave. Duration
1h 31m
When
Every day
Estimated price
R$ 420 - R$ 2800
Gol Transportes Aéreos
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$ 270 - R$ 3100
Flights from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
R$ 260 - R$ 3200
Flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas to Rio De Janeiro-Galeao
Ave. Duration
1h 8m
When
Every day
Estimated price
R$ 220 - R$ 3100
Train operators
Metro Rio
Phone
0800 595 1111
Website
metrorio.com.br
Subway from Nova America/Del Castilho to Presidente Vargas
Ave. Duration
20 min
Frequency
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price
R$ 5
Schedules at
metrorio.com.br
Bus operators
VB Transportes
Phone
+55 (19) 3733-5000
Email
sac@vbtransportes.com.br
Website
vbtransportes.com.br
Bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Viracopos International Airport
Ave. Duration
1h 40m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
R$ 40 - R$ 430
Schedules at
vbtransportes.com.br
Private
R$ 400 - R$ 430
1001
Phone
+55 4004-5001
Email
sac@autoviacao1001.com.br
Website
autoviacao1001.com.br
Bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Rio de Janeiro
Ave. Duration
5h 45m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
R$ 55 - R$ 160
Schedules at
autoviacao1001.com.br
Convencional
R$ 110 - R$ 160
Expresso Adamantina
Phone
0800 334 4344
Email
contato@expressoadamantina.com.br
Website
expressoadamantina.com.br
Bus from Rodoviária de São Paulo - Terminal Tietê to Terminal Rodoviário do Rio de Janeiro
Ave. Duration
8h
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
R$ 35 - R$ 200
Schedules at
expressoadamantina.com.br

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