How to get from Curitiba to Porto Alegre
There are 3 ways to get from Curitiba to Porto Alegre: 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 534 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 15 min | 534 km | Airlines: American Airlines, Azul, City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines |
Bus | 11 h 10 minestimated | 694 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 8 h 10 minestimated | 694 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 Porto Alegre dura aproximadamente 1 h 15 min (534 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 694 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 Porto Alegre?
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 Porto Alegre?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Curitiba–Porto Alegre route is operated by American Airlines, Azul, City Connexion Airlines and TAM Brazilian Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 15 min and covers about 534 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Curitiba to Porto Alegre?
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 Porto Alegre?
It's about 694 km by road, roughly 8 h 10 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Curitiba and Porto Alegre?
In a straight line it's about 534 km between Curitiba and Porto Alegre.
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