Pouso Alegre to Rio de Janeiro by bus
Rio de Janeiro lies 293 km (182 mi) east of Pouso Alegre, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 5 h 30 min including stops, over roughly 357 km (222 mi) of road.
Open Rio de Janeiro in Google Maps
| Pouso Alegre | Rio de Janeiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 162,133 | 6.7 million |
| Elevation | 838 m (2,749 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 37550-000 | 20000-000 |
Where to book buses from Pouso Alegre to Rio de Janeiro
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
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.
Book a hotel in Rio de Janeiro
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Rio de Janeiro from Pouso Alegre?
293 km (182 mi) in a straight line, east of Pouso Alegre; by road roughly 357 km (222 mi).
How long does it take to get from Pouso Alegre to Rio de Janeiro by bus?
About 5 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pouso Alegre and Rio de Janeiro?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
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 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.