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

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  1. Fly Carrasco International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport

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    1. Fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane MVD - SDU
    7h 22m
    R$860–2,212

  2. Fly Carrasco International Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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    1. Fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane MVD - GIG
    6h 23m
    R$567–1,427

  3. Bus via Florianópolis

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Terminal Rodoviário Rita Mariabus bus Montevideo
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus Florianopolis / ...
    38h 34m
    R$1,097–1,458

  4. Drive 2,347.2 km

    1. Drive from Montevideo to Rio de Janeirocar car 2,347.2 km
    29h 9m
    R$2,117–3,058

  5. Fly Punta Del Este Airport to Santos Dumont Airport

    1. Fly from Punta Del Este Airport (PDP) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane PDP - SDU
    7h 38m
    R$1,103–8,505

  6. Fly Punta Del Este Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    1. Fly from Punta Del Este Airport (PDP) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane PDP - GIG
    7h 49m
    R$1,310–2,620

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Pelotasbus bus Montevideo
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Pelotas to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus Rio Grande
    44h 50m
    R$1,027–1,806

  8. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Montevideo - Plaza Cuba to Terminal de Omnibus Retirobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus Buenos Aires
    2d 6h
    R$697–1,356

Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
TicketR$867Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,832.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

LATAM Chile, Azul, and Gol Transportes Aéreos fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Av 18 De Julio Y Ejido to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio via Bv Gral Artigas - Pla A 8 De Octubre, Terminal Tres Cruces, and Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria in around 38h 34m.

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