How to get from Brasilia to Teresina
There are 3 ways to get from Brasilia to Teresina: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~2 h 15 min). By bus it's about 27 h 45 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 1.324 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 2 h 15 min | 1.324 km | Airlines: City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines |
Bus | 27 h 45 minestimated | 1.721 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 20 h 15 minestimated | 1.721 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 Teresina dura aproximadamente 2 h 15 min (1.324 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 27 h 45 min. En auto son unos 1.721 km por ruta, cerca de 20 h 15 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 Teresina?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~2 h 15 min, by bus ~27 h 45 min and by car ~20 h 15 min.
Are there flights from Brasilia to Teresina?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Brasilia–Teresina route is operated by City Connexion Airlines and TAM Brazilian Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 2 h 15 min and covers about 1.324 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Brasilia to Teresina?
Flying is much faster (~2 h 15 min vs ~27 h 45 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 Teresina?
It's about 1.721 km by road, roughly 20 h 15 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Brasilia and Teresina?
In a straight line it's about 1.324 km between Brasilia and Teresina.
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