What is the best way to travel from Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Flights and Carpool to Rio de Janeiro from Petrolina, PE. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Rio de Janeiro from Petrolina, PE?
You can reach Rio de Janeiro with just £63 by taking a Bus from Gontijo, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Gontijo36h 1m022:20Petrolina, PECoach Station10:21Rio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0BasicA Bus from Gontijo goes from Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) at 22/12/2025 22:20:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 24/12/2025 10:21:00. 50 Basic ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 1m
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Azul18h 20m011:15Petrolina AirportPetrolina Airport05:35Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from Petrolina Airport, Petrolina Airport (Brazil) at 22/12/2025 11:15:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 23/12/2025 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £220 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
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Azul13h 10m011:15Petrolina AirportPetrolina Airport00:25Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from Petrolina Airport, Petrolina Airport (Brazil) at 22/12/2025 11:15:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 23/12/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £232 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
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LATAM Brasil21h 20m003:10Petrolina AirportPetrolina Airport00:30Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from Petrolina Airport, Petrolina Airport (Brazil) at 22/12/2025 03:10:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 23/12/2025 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £306 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas10h 10m000:50Petrolina AirportPetrolina Airport11:00Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from Petrolina Airport, Petrolina Airport (Brazil) at 22/12/2025 00:50:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 22/12/2025 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £343 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
Cheapest Buses Monday
Cheapest Flights Monday
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Gontijo35h 47m001:19Petrolina, PECoach Station13:06Rio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0BasicA Bus from Gontijo goes from Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) at 23/12/2025 01:19:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 24/12/2025 13:06:00. 50 Basic ticket for £105 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 47m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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Gontijo35h 47m001:19Petrolina, PECoach Station13:06Rio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0EconomyA Bus from Gontijo goes from Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) at 24/12/2025 01:19:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 25/12/2025 13:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 47m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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Gontijo35h 47m001:19Petrolina, PECoach Station13:06Rio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0EconomyA Bus from Gontijo goes from Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) at 25/12/2025 01:19:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 26/12/2025 13:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 47m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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Gontijo35h 47m001:19Petrolina, PECoach Station13:06Rio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0EconomyA Bus from Gontijo goes from Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) at 26/12/2025 01:19:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 27/12/2025 13:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 47m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas10h 5m002:00Petrolina AirportPetrolina Airport12:05Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from Petrolina Airport, Petrolina Airport (Brazil) at 26/12/2025 02:00:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 26/12/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £146 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas10h 50m002:00Petrolina AirportPetrolina Airport12:50Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from Petrolina Airport, Petrolina Airport (Brazil) at 26/12/2025 02:00:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 26/12/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £146 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
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LATAM Brasil5h 45m003:10Petrolina AirportPetrolina Airport08:55Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from Petrolina Airport, Petrolina Airport (Brazil) at 26/12/2025 03:10:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 26/12/2025 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £214 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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LATAM Brasil7h 35m003:10Petrolina AirportPetrolina Airport10:45Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from Petrolina Airport, Petrolina Airport (Brazil) at 26/12/2025 03:10:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 26/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £214 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Flights Friday
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Gontijo36h 0m000:58Petrolina, PECoach Station12:58Rio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0EconomyA Bus from Gontijo goes from Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) at 27/12/2025 00:58:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 28/12/2025 12:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £147 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 0m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
What are the fastest trips from Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro?
You can get to Rio de Janeiro from Petrolina, PE in just 5h 45m with a Flight from LATAM Brasil. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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LATAM Brasil8h 35m003:10Petrolina AirportPetrolina Airport11:45Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from Petrolina Airport, Petrolina Airport (Brazil) at 22/12/2025 03:10:00 to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 22/12/2025 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £471 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas8h 55m000:50Petrolina AirportPetrolina Airport09:45Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from Petrolina Airport, Petrolina Airport (Brazil) at 22/12/2025 00:50:00 to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 22/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £533 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
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LATAM Brasil9h 5m003:10Petrolina AirportPetrolina Airport12:15Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from Petrolina Airport, Petrolina Airport (Brazil) at 22/12/2025 03:10:00 to Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport (Brazil) arriving at 22/12/2025 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £471 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas10h 10m000:50Petrolina AirportPetrolina Airport11:00Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from Petrolina Airport, Petrolina Airport (Brazil) at 22/12/2025 00:50:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 22/12/2025 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £343 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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Gontijo36h 1m022:20Petrolina, PECoach Station10:21Rio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0BasicA Bus from Gontijo goes from Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) at 22/12/2025 22:20:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 24/12/2025 10:21:00. 50 Basic ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 1m
Fastest Flights Monday
Fastest Buses Monday
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Gontijo35h 47m001:19Petrolina, PECoach Station13:06Rio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0BasicA Bus from Gontijo goes from Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) at 23/12/2025 01:19:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 24/12/2025 13:06:00. 50 Basic ticket for £105 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 47m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Gontijo35h 47m001:19Petrolina, PECoach Station13:06Rio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0EconomyA Bus from Gontijo goes from Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) at 24/12/2025 01:19:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 25/12/2025 13:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 47m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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Gontijo35h 47m001:19Petrolina, PECoach Station13:06Rio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0EconomyA Bus from Gontijo goes from Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) at 25/12/2025 01:19:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 26/12/2025 13:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 47m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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LATAM Brasil5h 45m003:10Petrolina AirportPetrolina Airport08:55Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from Petrolina Airport, Petrolina Airport (Brazil) at 26/12/2025 03:10:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 26/12/2025 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £214 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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Azul6h 35m002:25Petrolina AirportPetrolina Airport09:00Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Azul goes from Petrolina Airport, Petrolina Airport (Brazil) at 26/12/2025 02:25:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 26/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £282 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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LATAM Brasil7h 35m003:10Petrolina AirportPetrolina Airport10:45Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from LATAM Brasil goes from Petrolina Airport, Petrolina Airport (Brazil) at 26/12/2025 03:10:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 26/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £214 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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Gol Linhas Aéreas10h 5m002:00Petrolina AirportPetrolina Airport12:05Rio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0EconomyA Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas goes from Petrolina Airport, Petrolina Airport (Brazil) at 26/12/2025 02:00:00 to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport, Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport (Brazil) arriving at 26/12/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £146 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
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Gontijo35h 47m001:19Petrolina, PECoach Station13:06Rio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0EconomyA Bus from Gontijo goes from Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) at 26/12/2025 01:19:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 27/12/2025 13:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 47m
Fastest Flights Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
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Gontijo36h 0m000:58Petrolina, PECoach Station12:58Rio de JaneiroBus Station Novo Rio0EconomyA Bus from Gontijo goes from Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) at 27/12/2025 00:58:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 28/12/2025 12:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £147 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 0m
Fastest Buses Saturday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro
What are the most popular stations in Petrolina, PE and Rio de Janeiro?
In Petrolina, PE, you will usually depart from Honda Imperial - Petrolina Coach Station, Coach Station or Fazenda Icó, while in Rio de Janeiro you will be arriving at Bus Station Novo Rio, Estacionamento Fleming Park or Posto BR - Av. Osvaldo Aranha, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Rio de Janeiro from Petrolina, PE? With 5 connections between 1 Bus, Flight and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Petrolina, PE and Rio de Janeiro, you can pay as low as £63 with a Bus from Gontijo.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from LATAM Brasil: you will get to Rio de Janeiro in just 5h 45m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Petrolina, PE and Rio de Janeiro are Gontijo, Azul and LATAM Brasil, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Petrolina, PE and Rio de Janeiro is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Juazeiro, BA or to Bonsucesso, RJ, and look at flights from Petrolina Airport, and landing at Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro?
The most popular companies between Petrolina, PE and Rio de Janeiro, are Gontijo, Azul and LATAM Brasil. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Gontijo
Airlines: Azul, LATAM Brasil and Gol Linhas Aéreas
All you need to know when you travel from Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro
How can I reach Rio de Janeiro from Petrolina, PE?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus, Flight and Carpool, with which you can get to Rio de Janeiro from Petrolina, PE.
How far is Rio de Janeiro from Petrolina, PE?
The distance between Petrolina, PE and Rio de Janeiro is 1,531.3 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Petrolina, PE and Rio de Janeiro?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 41 kgs of CO2, a train 54 kgs, a car 260 kgs, and a flight 377 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro?
You can get to Rio de Janeiro with just £63 by taking a Bus from Gontijo.
What is the fastest way to get from Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Rio de Janeiro in just 5h 45m with a Flight from LATAM Brasil.
More routes to Petrolina, PE and to Rio de Janeiro
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Petrolina, PE and to Rio de Janeiro. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Petrolina, PE
- Aracaju, SE to Petrolina, PE
- Barreiras, BA to Petrolina, PE
- Belo Horizonte, MG to Petrolina, PE
- Brasília, DF to Petrolina, PE
- Campinas, SP to Petrolina, PE
- Caruaru, PE to Petrolina, PE
- Feira de Santana, BA to Petrolina, PE
- Fortaleza, CE to Petrolina, PE
- Goiânia, GO to Petrolina, PE
- Jacobina, BA to Petrolina, PE
- João Pessoa to Petrolina, PE
- Montes Claros, MG to Petrolina, PE
- Paulo Afonso, BA to Petrolina, PE
- Picos, PI to Petrolina, PE
- Recife, PE to Petrolina, PE
- Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE
- Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE
- Salgueiro, PE to Petrolina, PE
- Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PE
- São Paulo to Petrolina, PE
- Senhor do Bonfim, BA to Petrolina, PE
- Serra Talhada to Petrolina, PE
- Teresina, PI to Petrolina, PE
- Timon, MA to Petrolina, PE
- Trips to Rio de Janeiro
- Angra dos Reis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro
- Barreiras, BA to Rio de Janeiro
- Belo Horizonte, MG to Rio de Janeiro
- Brasília, DF to Rio de Janeiro
- Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro
- Buzios, RJ to Rio de Janeiro
- Campina Grande, PB to Rio de Janeiro
- Curitiba, PR to Rio de Janeiro
- Feira de Santana, BA to Rio de Janeiro
- Florianópolis, SC to Rio de Janeiro
- Foz do Iguaçu, PR to Rio de Janeiro
- Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro
- João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro
- Juiz de Fora, MG to Rio de Janeiro
- Maceió to Rio de Janeiro
- Miracema to Rio de Janeiro
- Paraty, RJ to Rio de Janeiro
- Porto Seguro, BA to Rio de Janeiro
- Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro
- São José do Rio Preto, SP to Rio de Janeiro
- São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro
- São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro
- Três Rios to Rio de Janeiro
- Vitória, ES to Rio de Janeiro
