How to get from Brasilia to Cuiabá
There are 3 ways to get from Brasilia to Cuiabá: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 40 min). By bus it's about 18 h 25 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 877 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 40 min | 877 km | Airlines: Azul, City Connexion Airlines, Oceanair, TAM Brazilian Airlines |
Bus | 18 h 25 minestimated | 1.140 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 13 h 25 minestimated | 1.140 km | Estimated from road distance |
Great-circle distances. Flight times and car/bus estimates are approximate; car/bus are derived from road distance.
Each option in detail
✈️ By air
El vuelo entre Brasilia y Cuiabá dura aproximadamente 1 h 40 min (877 km en línea recta).
Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):
🚌 By land (bus and car)
En bus el trayecto ronda las 18 h 25 min. En auto son unos 1.140 km por ruta, cerca de 13 h 25 min de manejo. Son estimaciones a partir de la distancia; los horarios reales de bus llegan con la capa terrestre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Brasilia to Cuiabá?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 40 min, by bus ~18 h 25 min and by car ~13 h 25 min.
Are there flights from Brasilia to Cuiabá?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Brasilia–Cuiabá route is operated by Azul, City Connexion Airlines, Oceanair and TAM Brazilian Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 40 min and covers about 877 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Brasilia to Cuiabá?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 40 min vs ~18 h 25 min by bus), but the bus is usually cheaper and you don't need to arrive early at the airport.
How long does it take to drive from Brasilia to Cuiabá?
It's about 1.140 km by road, roughly 13 h 25 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Brasilia and Cuiabá?
In a straight line it's about 877 km between Brasilia and Cuiabá.
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