How to get from Río de Janeiro to Ribeirão Preto
There are 3 ways to get from Río de Janeiro to Ribeirão Preto: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 15 min). By bus it's about 10 h 30 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 502 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 15 min | 502 km | Airlines: Marusya Airways, Changan Airlines |
Bus | 10 h 30 minestimated | 653 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 7 h 40 minestimated | 653 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 Ribeirão Preto dura aproximadamente 1 h 15 min (502 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 10 h 30 min. En auto son unos 653 km por ruta, cerca de 7 h 40 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 Ribeirão Preto?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 15 min, by bus ~10 h 30 min and by car ~7 h 40 min.
Are there flights from Río de Janeiro to Ribeirão Preto?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Río de Janeiro–Ribeirão Preto route is operated by Marusya Airways and Changan Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 15 min and covers about 502 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Río de Janeiro to Ribeirão Preto?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 15 min vs ~10 h 30 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 Ribeirão Preto?
It's about 653 km by road, roughly 7 h 40 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Río de Janeiro and Ribeirão Preto?
In a straight line it's about 502 km between Río de Janeiro and Ribeirão Preto.
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