Day trip from Porto Alegre to Caxias do Sul
Caxias do Sul lies 96 km (60 mi) north of Porto Alegre, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 96 km (60 mi) apart, Caxias do Sul is a realistic day trip from Porto Alegre: about 1 h 34 min each way by road.
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| Porto Alegre | Caxias do Sul | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 1.5 million | 479,599 |
| Elevation | 46 m (151 ft) | 787 m (2,582 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 90000-000 | 95000-000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Caxias do Sul
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Staying in Caxias do Sul
Our booking partner lists 110 places to stay in Caxias do Sul. Of the 34 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (16). Across 15 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 22,246 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Caxias do Sul from Porto Alegre?
96 km (60 mi) in a straight line, north of Porto Alegre; by road roughly 117 km (73 mi).
How long does it take to get from Porto Alegre to Caxias do Sul by road?
About 1 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Porto Alegre and Caxias do Sul?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Caxias do Sul?
Our booking partner lists 110 places to stay in Caxias do Sul, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.