Ribeirão Preto to Sorocaba by train
Sorocaba lies 261 km (162 mi) south of Ribeirão Preto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 45 min at the speeds typical of Brazil rail, over roughly 318 km (198 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ribeirão Preto | Sorocaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 698,642 | 762,172 |
| Elevation | 554 m (1,818 ft) | 602 m (1,975 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
| Postal codes | 14000-000 | 18000-000 |
Where to book trains from Ribeirão Preto to Sorocaba
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Staying in Sorocaba
Our booking partner lists 128 places to stay in Sorocaba. Of the 66 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (37), and 1 are five-star. Across 36 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 31,435 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Sorocaba from Ribeirão Preto?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, south of Ribeirão Preto; by road roughly 318 km (198 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ribeirão Preto to Sorocaba by train?
About 3 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ribeirão Preto and Sorocaba?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Sorocaba?
Our booking partner lists 128 places to stay in Sorocaba, 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.