How to get from Foz do Iguaçu to Curitiba
There are 3 ways to get from Foz do Iguaçu to Curitiba: 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 Foz do Iguaçu y Curitiba 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 Foz do Iguaçu to Curitiba?
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 Foz do Iguaçu to Curitiba?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Foz do Iguaçu–Curitiba 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 Foz do Iguaçu to Curitiba?
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 Foz do Iguaçu to Curitiba?
It's about 693 km by road, roughly 8 h 10 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Foz do Iguaçu and Curitiba?
In a straight line it's about 533 km between Foz do Iguaçu and Curitiba.
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