5h 55mTotal estimate
~€39–139Rough fare per person
Flight to Campinas
Rio de Janeiro → Campinas · about 50m in the air · ~€35–130
Bus to São Carlos
Campinas → São Carlos · about 2h 5m · ~€4–9
Rio de Janeiro → São Carlos
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About the trip from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and São Carlos (Brazil) are 494 km (307 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and bus, via Campinas: about 5h 55m door to door with 1 change, for ~€39–139 per person. Without flying, it takes about 9h 45m by bus, via São Paulo.
Step by step
- Flight from Rio de Janeiro to Campinas: about 50m in the air, 397 km, ~€35–130
- Bus from Campinas to São Carlos: about 2h 5m, 131 km, ~€4–9
Every route we know
- Flight + Bus, via Campinas: about 5h 55m, 1 change, ~€39–139
- Bus, via São Paulo: about 9h 45m, 1 change, ~€15–40
Questions
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos?
About 5h 55m door to door by flight and bus, via Campinas, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos?
~€39–139 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos without flying?
Yes: by bus, via São Paulo, in about 9h 45m, for ~€15–40.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.