How to get from Curitiba to Foz do Iguaçu
There are 3 ways to get from Curitiba to Foz do Iguaçu: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 15 min). By bus it's about 11 h 10 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 533 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 15 min | 533 km | Airlines: Azul, City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines |
Bus | 11 h 10 minestimated | 693 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 8 h 10 minestimated | 693 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 Curitiba y Foz do Iguaçu dura aproximadamente 1 h 15 min (533 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 11 h 10 min. En auto son unos 693 km por ruta, cerca de 8 h 10 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 Curitiba to Foz do Iguaçu?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 15 min, by bus ~11 h 10 min and by car ~8 h 10 min.
Are there flights from Curitiba to Foz do Iguaçu?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Curitiba–Foz do Iguaçu route is operated by Azul, City Connexion Airlines and TAM Brazilian Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 15 min and covers about 533 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Curitiba to Foz do Iguaçu?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 15 min vs ~11 h 10 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 Curitiba to Foz do Iguaçu?
It's about 693 km by road, roughly 8 h 10 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Curitiba and Foz do Iguaçu?
In a straight line it's about 533 km between Curitiba and Foz do Iguaçu.
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