How to get from Palmas to Brasilia
There are 3 ways to get from Palmas to Brasilia: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 20 min). By bus it's about 13 h 5 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 622 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 20 min | 622 km | Airlines: Azul, City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines |
Bus | 13 h 5 minestimated | 809 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 9 h 30 minestimated | 809 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 Palmas y Brasilia dura aproximadamente 1 h 20 min (622 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 13 h 5 min. En auto son unos 809 km por ruta, cerca de 9 h 30 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 Palmas to Brasilia?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 20 min, by bus ~13 h 5 min and by car ~9 h 30 min.
Are there flights from Palmas to Brasilia?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Palmas–Brasilia route is operated by Azul, City Connexion Airlines and TAM Brazilian Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 20 min and covers about 622 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Palmas to Brasilia?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 20 min vs ~13 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 Palmas to Brasilia?
It's about 809 km by road, roughly 9 h 30 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Palmas and Brasilia?
In a straight line it's about 622 km between Palmas and Brasilia.
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