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NilópolisBarra da Tijuca

Day trip from Nilópolis to Barra da Tijuca

Barra da Tijuca lies 22 km (14 mi) south of Nilópolis, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

At 22 km (14 mi) apart, Barra da Tijuca is a realistic day trip from Nilópolis: about 21 min each way by road.

NilópolisBarra da Tijuca

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NilópolisBarra da Tijuca
CountryBrazilBrazil
Population155,500421,438
Elevation27 m (89 ft)8 m (26 ft)
Time nowUTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo)UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo)

Where to book tours and tickets in Barra da Tijuca

ExpediaTours, day trips and attraction entry, bookable alongside the flights and hotels. Part of Expedia Group.Find things to do on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
ViatorDay tours, skip-the-line entry and shore excursions, with free cancellation on many listings.Find tours on Viator (opens www.viator.com in a new tab)
GetYourGuideStrong European museum and attraction coverage with mobile tickets.Browse tickets on GetYourGuide (opens www.getyourguide.com in a new tab)
TiqetsFocused on timed museum and monument admission rather than guided tours.Get museum entry on Tiqets (opens www.tiqets.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Barra da Tijuca

Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Barra da Tijuca. Of the 3 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (3). Guests have left 112 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Barra da Tijuca from Nilópolis?

22 km (14 mi) in a straight line, south of Nilópolis; by road roughly 27 km (17 mi).

How long does it take to get from Nilópolis to Barra da Tijuca by road?

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

Is there a time difference between Nilópolis and Barra da Tijuca?

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

Where can I stay in Barra da Tijuca?

Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Barra da Tijuca, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.