How to get from Montevideo to Curitiba
There are 3 ways to get from Montevideo to Curitiba: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~2 h 5 min). By bus it's about 25 h 45 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 1.226 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 2 h 5 min | 1.226 km | Airlines: BQB Lineas Aereas |
Bus | 25 h 45 minestimated | 1.594 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 18 h 45 minestimated | 1.594 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 Montevideo y Curitiba dura aproximadamente 2 h 5 min (1.226 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 25 h 45 min. En auto son unos 1.594 km por ruta, cerca de 18 h 45 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 Montevideo to Curitiba?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~2 h 5 min, by bus ~25 h 45 min and by car ~18 h 45 min.
Are there flights from Montevideo to Curitiba?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Montevideo–Curitiba route is operated by BQB Lineas Aereas (may vary). The flight takes about 2 h 5 min and covers about 1.226 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Montevideo to Curitiba?
Flying is much faster (~2 h 5 min vs ~25 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 Montevideo to Curitiba?
It's about 1.594 km by road, roughly 18 h 45 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Montevideo and Curitiba?
In a straight line it's about 1.226 km between Montevideo and Curitiba.
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