How far is Rio de Janeiro from Petrópolis?

Rio de Janeiro and Petrópolis are 28 miles (45 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis?

Most of the buses traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis leave from Novo Rio and arrive at Rodoviária de Petrópolis. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40am	Cidade Universitária	1h 10m	8:50am	Rodoviária de Petrópolis	Cheapest
Bus	5:15pm	Cidade Universitária	55m	6:10pm	Rodoviária de Petrópolis	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Rio de Janeiro - Madureira - RJ	1h 40m	9:10am	Rodoviária de Petrópolis	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Terminal Alvorada	2h 5m	9:35am	Rodoviária de Petrópolis	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Rodoviária Campo Grande, RJ	1h 50m	9:20am	Rodoviária de Petrópolis	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15am	Cidade Universitária	1h 20m	9:35am	Rodoviária de Petrópolis	Cheapest
Bus	5:15pm	Cidade Universitária	55m	6:10pm	Rodoviária de Petrópolis	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Rio de Janeiro - Madureira - RJ	1h 40m	9:10am	Rodoviária de Petrópolis	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Rodoviária Campo Grande, RJ	1h 50m	9:20am	Rodoviária de Petrópolis	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Terminal Alvorada	2h 5m	9:35am	Rodoviária de Petrópolis	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:20am	Cidade Universitária	1h 20m	10:40am	Rodoviária de Petrópolis	Cheapest
Bus	7:10pm	Cidade Universitária	1h 10m	8:20pm	Rodoviária de Petrópolis	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Rio de Janeiro - Madureira - RJ	1h 40m	9:10am	Rodoviária de Petrópolis	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Terminal Alvorada	1h 50m	10:40am	Rodoviária de Petrópolis	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Rodoviária Campo Grande, RJ	1h 50m	9:20am	Rodoviária de Petrópolis	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15am	Cidade Universitária	1h 20m	9:35am	Rodoviária de Petrópolis	Cheapest
Bus	12:40pm	Cidade Universitária	1h 10m	1:50pm	Rodoviária de Petrópolis	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Rio de Janeiro - Madureira - RJ	1h 40m	9:10am	Rodoviária de Petrópolis	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Rodoviária Campo Grande, RJ	1h 50m	9:20am	Rodoviária de Petrópolis	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Terminal Alvorada	2h 5m	9:35am	Rodoviária de Petrópolis	No tags

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Get from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

42bus per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

28 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

UNICA

4.5/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2

Based on 20 reviews, the company was rated 4.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the wifi. UNICA ticket prices on this trip start at $7

UNICA Rio de Janeiro Petrópolis recent customer reviews

Comfortable seats, leg space, usb charger, clean but no ventilation and humidity gets stuck inside.

Daphné J.

May 30, 2024

Facil

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Viacao Teresopolis

4.5/515 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

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Where are the popular stops in Rio de Janeiro and Petrópolis?

Stops in Rio de Janeiro

A - Novo Rio

B - Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim

C - Rodoviária

D - Av. Pedro Calmon

Stops in Petrópolis

A - Rodoviária de Petrópolis

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis by bus

How far is Rio de Janeiro from Petrópolis?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$6

11/17

$6

Today

$6

11/19

$6

11/20

$6

11/21

$6

11/22

$6

11/23

$6

The cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $10 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Facil will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.