Rio de Janeiro to Curitiba by bus
Curitiba lies 678 km (422 mi) south-west of Rio de Janeiro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 12 h 25 min including stops, over roughly 828 km (514 mi) of road.
| Rio de Janeiro | Curitiba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 6.7 million | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 924 m (3,031 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 20000-000 | 80000-000 |
Where to book buses from Rio de Janeiro to Curitiba
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Staying in Curitiba
Our booking partner lists 801 places to stay in Curitiba. Of the 388 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (187), and 8 are five-star. Across 164 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 342,438 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Curitiba from Rio de Janeiro?
678 km (422 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Rio de Janeiro; by road roughly 828 km (514 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Curitiba by bus?
About 12 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Curitiba?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Curitiba?
Our booking partner lists 801 places to stay in Curitiba, 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.