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Rio de Janeiro to Petropolis

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17 h 43 min
1564 km.
from $86
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Five ways to Travel from Rio De Janeiro to Petropolis

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Cheapest
By car (1 564 km)
17 h 43 min
1564 km.
from $86
Fastest
Plane from Rio De Janeiro (Santos Dumont Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
17 h 43 min
1564 km.
from $20.40
Bus
3 h 1 min
58 km.
from $12.65
Bus, line 17 bus via Rio de Janeiro - Castelo
3 h 20 min
58 km.
from $8.33

Transport providers

Train operators

Supervia

Phone:
0800 726 9494
Email:
Website:
supervia.com.br/
Train from Central do Brasil to Saracuruna
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.47–$1.52
Train from Saracuruna to Vila
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes

Bus operators

Unica Facil

Phone:
+55 21 3907-3900
Email:
Website:
unica-facil.com.br/
Bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.53
Bus from Rio de Janeiro - Castelo to Petrópolis
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.65

Viacao Teresopolis

Phone:
+55 21 3644-6600
Email:
Website:
viacaoteresopolis.com.br/
Bus from Petrópolis to Itaipava
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.39–$4.04

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis?

The cheapest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis is to bus and line 17 bus via Rio de Janeiro - Castelo which costs $5.98 - $8.70 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis?

The fastest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $8.70 - $14.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Rio de Janeiro and Petrópolis?

No, there is no direct bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis. However, there are services departing from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio and arriving at Itaipava via Petrópolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis?

The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Petrópolis is 84 km. The road distance is 91.6 km.

How do I travel from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis without a car?

The best way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis without a car is to bus and line 17 bus which takes 3h 1m and costs $7.61 - $10.33 .

How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis bus from?

Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis bus services, operated by Unica Facil, depart from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio station.

Where does the Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis bus arrive?

Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis bus services, operated by Unica Facil, arrive at Terminal Rodoviário de Petrópolis station.

Can I drive from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis.

Where can I stay near Petrópolis?

There are 865+ hotels available in Petrópolis. Prices start at $32.42 per night.
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