How to get from São Paulo to Cuiabá
There are 3 ways to get from São Paulo to Cuiabá: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~2 h 15 min). By bus it's about 27 h 50 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 1.329 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 2 h 15 min | 1.329 km | Airlines: Azul, City Connexion Airlines, Oceanair, TAM Brazilian Airlines |
Bus | 27 h 50 minestimated | 1.728 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 20 h 20 minestimated | 1.728 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 São Paulo y Cuiabá dura aproximadamente 2 h 15 min (1.329 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 27 h 50 min. En auto son unos 1.728 km por ruta, cerca de 20 h 20 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 São Paulo to Cuiabá?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~2 h 15 min, by bus ~27 h 50 min and by car ~20 h 20 min.
Are there flights from São Paulo to Cuiabá?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the São Paulo–Cuiabá route is operated by Azul, City Connexion Airlines, Oceanair and TAM Brazilian Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 2 h 15 min and covers about 1.329 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from São Paulo to Cuiabá?
Flying is much faster (~2 h 15 min vs ~27 h 50 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 São Paulo to Cuiabá?
It's about 1.728 km by road, roughly 20 h 20 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between São Paulo and Cuiabá?
In a straight line it's about 1.329 km between São Paulo and Cuiabá.
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