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Santa Maria to Bento Gonçalves by bus

Bento Gonçalves lies 229 km (142 mi) east of Santa Maria, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 4 h 21 min including stops, over roughly 279 km (173 mi) of road.

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Santa MariaBento Gonçalves
CountryBrazilBrazil
Population271,735127,977
Elevation146 m (479 ft)673 m (2,208 ft)
Time nowUTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo)UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo)
Postal codes59464-000–97000-00095700-000

Where to book buses from Santa Maria to Bento Gonçalves

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Common questions

How far is Bento Gonçalves from Santa Maria?

229 km (142 mi) in a straight line, east of Santa Maria; by road roughly 279 km (173 mi).

How long does it take to get from Santa Maria to Bento Gonçalves by bus?

About 4 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Santa Maria and Bento Gonçalves?

No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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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.