How to get from Río de Janeiro to Brasilia
There are 3 ways to get from Río de Janeiro to Brasilia: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 45 min). By bus it's about 19 h 10 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 914 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 45 min | 914 km | Airlines: City Connexion Airlines, Oceanair, TAM Brazilian Airlines |
Bus | 19 h 10 minestimated | 1.188 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 14 hestimated | 1.188 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 Brasilia dura aproximadamente 1 h 45 min (914 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 19 h 10 min. En auto son unos 1.188 km por ruta, cerca de 14 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 Río de Janeiro to Brasilia?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 45 min, by bus ~19 h 10 min and by car ~14 h.
Are there flights from Río de Janeiro to Brasilia?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Río de Janeiro–Brasilia route is operated by City Connexion Airlines, Oceanair and TAM Brazilian Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 45 min and covers about 914 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Río de Janeiro to Brasilia?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 45 min vs ~19 h 10 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 Brasilia?
It's about 1.188 km by road, roughly 14 h of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Río de Janeiro and Brasilia?
In a straight line it's about 914 km between Río de Janeiro and Brasilia.
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