Travel from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Direct flights connecting São Paulo's major airports to Rio de Janeiro.

LATAM operates frequently from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) to both Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) and Galeão Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG).

Frequent direct flights between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

GOL provides numerous direct services from São Paulo's Guarulhos (GRU), Congonhas (CGH), and Viracopos (VCP) airports to Rio de Janeiro's Santos Dumont (SDU) and Galeão (GIG) airports.

Regular direct flights offering various service classes between the two cities.

Azul operates direct flights from São Paulo's Guarulhos (GRU), Congonhas (CGH), and Viracopos (VCP) airports to Rio de Janeiro's Santos Dumont (SDU) and Galeão (GIG) airports.

One of the largest bus operators, offering various classes of service.

Buses typically depart from São Paulo's Tietê Bus Terminal (Terminal Rodoviário Tietê) and arrive at Rio de Janeiro's Novo Rio Bus Terminal (Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio).

Offers budget-friendly bus travel with modern amenities.

FlixBus provides comfortable coaches, often equipped with Wi-Fi and power outlets. Departures are from São Paulo's Tietê Bus Terminal to Rio de Janeiro's Novo Rio Bus Terminal.

Offers reliable intercity bus services with different comfort levels.

Services operate between São Paulo's Tietê Bus Terminal and Rio de Janeiro's Novo Rio Bus Terminal, offering various seat types including conventional and semi-sleeper (executivo/leito).

Specializes in the Rio-São Paulo route, providing comfortable and direct journeys.

Known for direct routes between São Paulo's Tietê Bus Terminal and Rio de Janeiro's Novo Rio Bus Terminal.

Driving yourself offers flexibility to explore at your own pace.

The distance is approximately 416-446 km via the main Presidente Dutra Highway (BR-116), which is a well-maintained toll road. Expect multiple toll plazas. Electronic payment tags like Sem Parar or ConectCar can offer convenience and minor discounts. Traffic can be significant, especially near urban centers and during peak hours. An alternative, longer, but scenic coastal route (Rio-Santos Highway) is also an option for those seeking picturesque views.