How to get from Río de Janeiro to Belo Horizonte
There are 3 ways to get from Río de Janeiro to Belo Horizonte: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h). By bus it's about 7 h 35 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 361 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h | 361 km | Airlines: Azul, City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines |
Bus | 7 h 35 minestimated | 469 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 5 h 30 minestimated | 469 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 Río de Janeiro y Belo Horizonte dura aproximadamente 1 h (361 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 7 h 35 min. En auto son unos 469 km por ruta, cerca de 5 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 Río de Janeiro to Belo Horizonte?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h, by bus ~7 h 35 min and by car ~5 h 30 min.
Are there flights from Río de Janeiro to Belo Horizonte?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Río de Janeiro–Belo Horizonte route is operated by Azul, City Connexion Airlines and TAM Brazilian Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h and covers about 361 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Río de Janeiro to Belo Horizonte?
Flying is much faster (~1 h vs ~7 h 35 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 Río de Janeiro to Belo Horizonte?
It's about 469 km by road, roughly 5 h 30 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Río de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte?
In a straight line it's about 361 km between Río de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte.
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