How to get from Curitiba to Río de Janeiro
There are 3 ways to get from Curitiba to Río de Janeiro: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 25 min). By bus it's about 14 h 5 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 673 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 25 min | 673 km | Airlines: Azul, City Connexion Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines |
Bus | 14 h 5 minestimated | 875 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 10 h 20 minestimated | 875 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 Río de Janeiro dura aproximadamente 1 h 25 min (673 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 14 h 5 min. En auto son unos 875 km por ruta, cerca de 10 h 20 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 Río de Janeiro?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 25 min, by bus ~14 h 5 min and by car ~10 h 20 min.
Are there flights from Curitiba to Río de Janeiro?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Curitiba–Río de Janeiro route is operated by Azul, City Connexion Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and TAM Brazilian Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 25 min and covers about 673 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Curitiba to Río de Janeiro?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 25 min vs ~14 h 5 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 Río de Janeiro?
It's about 875 km by road, roughly 10 h 20 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Curitiba and Río de Janeiro?
In a straight line it's about 673 km between Curitiba and Río de Janeiro.
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