Montevideo to Pelotas by bus
Pelotas lies 499 km (310 mi) north-east of Montevideo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 9 h 12 min including stops, over roughly 609 km (378 mi) of road.
| Montevideo | Pelotas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uruguay | Brazil |
| Population | 1.3 million | 336,150 |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Montevideo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
What changes when you arrive in Pelotas
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 Pelotas
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Staying in Pelotas
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Common questions
How far is Pelotas from Montevideo?
499 km (310 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Montevideo; by road roughly 609 km (378 mi).
How long does it take to get from Montevideo to Pelotas by bus?
About 9 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montevideo and Pelotas?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Pelotas?
The Real (BRL).
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.