Rio de Janeiro to Valinhos by bus
Valinhos lies 391 km (243 mi) west of Rio de Janeiro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 7 h 15 min including stops, over roughly 477 km (296 mi) of road.
| Rio de Janeiro | Valinhos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 6.7 million | 132,258 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 684 m (2,244 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 20000-000 | 13270-000 |
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Staying in Valinhos
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Common questions
How far is Valinhos from Rio de Janeiro?
391 km (243 mi) in a straight line, west of Rio de Janeiro; by road roughly 477 km (296 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Valinhos by bus?
About 7 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 Valinhos?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
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.