Rio de Janeiro to Juiz de Fora by train
Juiz de Fora lies 128 km (80 mi) north of Rio de Janeiro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 51 min at the speeds typical of Brazil rail, over roughly 156 km (97 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Rio de Janeiro | Juiz de Fora | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 6.7 million | 540,756 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 707 m (2,320 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
| Postal codes | 20000-000 | 36000-000 |
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Staying in Juiz de Fora
Our booking partner lists 147 places to stay in Juiz de Fora. Of the 83 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (44), and 2 are five-star. Across 27 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 46,410 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Juiz de Fora from Rio de Janeiro?
128 km (80 mi) in a straight line, north of Rio de Janeiro; by road roughly 156 km (97 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Juiz de Fora by train?
About 1 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Juiz de Fora?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Juiz de Fora?
Our booking partner lists 147 places to stay in Juiz de Fora, 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.