Rio de Janeiro to Posadas by bus
Posadas lies 1,375 km (854 mi) south-west of Rio de Janeiro, 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.
| Rio de Janeiro | Posadas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Argentina |
| Population | 6.7 million | 305,874 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 108 m (354 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Cordoba) |
| Postal codes | 20000-000 | 3300 |
What changes when you arrive in Posadas
Crossing from Brazil into Argentina: money changes from the Real to the Peso (ARS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro; the dialling code becomes +54; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Where to book buses from Rio de Janeiro to Posadas
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Staying in Posadas
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Common questions
How far is Posadas from Rio de Janeiro?
1,375 km (854 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Rio de Janeiro; by road roughly 1,678 km (1,042 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Posadas 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 Rio de Janeiro and Posadas?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Posadas?
The Peso (ARS).
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.