Montevideo to Curitiba by bus
Curitiba lies 1,245 km (774 mi) north-east of Montevideo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 22 h 35 min including stops, over roughly 1,519 km (944 mi) of road.
| Montevideo | Curitiba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uruguay | Brazil |
| Population | 1.3 million | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 924 m (3,031 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Montevideo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
What changes when you arrive in Curitiba
Crossing from Uruguay into Brazil: money changes from the Peso to the Real (BRL); sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Where to book buses from Montevideo to Curitiba
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Staying in Curitiba
Our booking partner lists 801 places to stay in Curitiba. Of the 388 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (187), and 8 are five-star. Across 164 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 342,438 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Curitiba from Montevideo?
1,245 km (774 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Montevideo; by road roughly 1,519 km (944 mi).
How long does it take to get from Montevideo to Curitiba by bus?
About 22 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montevideo and Curitiba?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Curitiba?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in Curitiba?
Our booking partner lists 801 places to stay in Curitiba, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.