How to get from Porto Alegre to Foz do Iguaçu
There are 3 ways to get from Porto Alegre to Foz do Iguaçu: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 20 min). By bus it's about 12 h 20 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 588 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 20 min | 588 km | Airlines: Azul |
Bus | 12 h 20 minestimated | 764 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 9 hestimated | 764 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 Porto Alegre y Foz do Iguaçu dura aproximadamente 1 h 20 min (588 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 12 h 20 min. En auto son unos 764 km por ruta, cerca de 9 h 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 Porto Alegre to Foz do Iguaçu?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 20 min, by bus ~12 h 20 min and by car ~9 h.
Are there flights from Porto Alegre to Foz do Iguaçu?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Porto Alegre–Foz do Iguaçu route is operated by Azul (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 20 min and covers about 588 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Porto Alegre to Foz do Iguaçu?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 20 min vs ~12 h 20 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 Porto Alegre to Foz do Iguaçu?
It's about 764 km by road, roughly 9 h of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Porto Alegre and Foz do Iguaçu?
In a straight line it's about 588 km between Porto Alegre and Foz do Iguaçu.
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