Driving from Rio de Janeiro to Bauru
Bauru lies 607 km (377 mi) west of Rio de Janeiro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 9 h 15 min without stops, over roughly 740 km (460 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Rio de Janeiro | Bauru | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 6.7 million | 392,947 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 530 m (1,739 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 20000-000 | 17000-000 |
Where to book car hire from Rio de Janeiro to Bauru
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Staying in Bauru
Our booking partner lists 74 places to stay in Bauru. Of the 36 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (20). Across 31 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 21,987 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bauru from Rio de Janeiro?
607 km (377 mi) in a straight line, west of Rio de Janeiro; by road roughly 740 km (460 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Bauru by car?
About 9 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Bauru?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Bauru?
Our booking partner lists 74 places to stay in Bauru, 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.