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Explore 2 transport mode(s) with direct connections from São Paulo, Brazil to, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Click the icons below for more details.

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00hr 55min

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Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): 16.7mi / 27km from city center.

Congonhas Airport (CGH): 6.2mi / 10km from city center.

Campinas-Viracopos International Airport (VCP): 59.6mi / 96km from city center.

Galeão International Airport (GIG): 10.2mi / 16.5km from city center.

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU): 0.62mi / 1km from city center.

Jacarepaguá Airport (RRJ): 19.2mi / 31km from city center.

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06hr 30min

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Tietê Bus Station 4.6mi / 7.5km from city center.

Terminal Rodoviário Barra Funda 3.1mi / 5.1km from city center.

Rodoviária Novo Rio 2.8mi / 4.6km from city center.

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The distance between São Paulo, Brazil and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is #distance

The fastest way to get from São Paulo, Brazil to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is to fly, and the travel time is approximately 00hr 55min. This is excluding time spent traveling to/from the airport and the check-in process.

The fastest way to get from São Paulo, Brazil to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is the train, with the quickest scheduled service taking 06hr 55min.

The fastest way to get from São Paulo, Brazil to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is the bus, with the quickest scheduled service taking 06hr 30min.

The fastest way to get from São Paulo, Brazil to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is to take a ferry, with the quickest scheduled service taking 06hr 55min.

The fastest way to get from São Paulo, Brazil to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is to take a helicopter, which takes about 06hr 55min.

The fastest way to get from São Paulo, Brazil to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is to take a taxi. It takes about 06hr 55min, allowing for traffic delays.

Yes, it is possible to travel by bus from São Paulo, Brazil to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and the travel time is 06hr 30min.

The most sustainable travel option is the #envtransport_type with a carbon emissions forecast of 10 per per passenger per journey.

Carpooling, also known as carsharing, allows individuals to share their vehicle with others. It may be used as an alternative to public transport. You are likely to find a ride on this route. To find out more and book online, click here.

Santos Dumont Airport is the closest to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil located 0.62mi/ 1km from the city center.

Congonhas Airport is the closest to São Paulo, Brazil located 6.2mi/ 9.98km from the city center.

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The most frequent options are flights and buses, with more than 36 daily services. However, schedules may vary on weekends, holidays and high/low seasons.

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