Posadas to Rio de Janeiro by bus
Rio de Janeiro lies 1,375 km (854 mi) east of Posadas, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 24 h 55 min including stops, over roughly 1,678 km (1,042 mi) of road.
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| Posadas | Rio de Janeiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Brazil |
| Population | 305,874 | 6.7 million |
| Elevation | 108 m (354 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Cordoba) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 3300 | 20000-000 |
What changes when you arrive in Rio de Janeiro
Crossing from Argentina 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 Posadas to Rio de Janeiro
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Staying in Rio de Janeiro
Our booking partner lists 6,904+ places to stay in Rio de Janeiro (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 761 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (613), and 26 are five-star. Across 395 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 1,006,829 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rio de Janeiro from Posadas?
1,375 km (854 mi) in a straight line, east of Posadas; by road roughly 1,678 km (1,042 mi).
How long does it take to get from Posadas to Rio de Janeiro by bus?
About 24 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Posadas and Rio de Janeiro?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Rio de Janeiro?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in Rio de Janeiro?
Our booking partner lists 6,904+ places to stay in Rio de Janeiro, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.