How to get from Montevideo to Porto Alegre
There are 3 ways to get from Montevideo to Porto Alegre: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 30 min). By bus it's about 14 h 45 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 705 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 30 min | 705 km | Airlines: BQB Lineas Aereas, City Connexion Airlines |
Bus | 14 h 45 minestimated | 916 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 10 h 45 minestimated | 916 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 Porto Alegre dura aproximadamente 1 h 30 min (705 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 45 min. En auto son unos 916 km por ruta, cerca de 10 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 Porto Alegre?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 30 min, by bus ~14 h 45 min and by car ~10 h 45 min.
Are there flights from Montevideo to Porto Alegre?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Montevideo–Porto Alegre route is operated by BQB Lineas Aereas and City Connexion Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 30 min and covers about 705 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Montevideo to Porto Alegre?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 30 min vs ~14 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 Porto Alegre?
It's about 916 km by road, roughly 10 h 45 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Montevideo and Porto Alegre?
In a straight line it's about 705 km between Montevideo and Porto Alegre.
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