São Paulo to Ribeirão Preto by train
Ribeirão Preto lies 290 km (180 mi) north-west of São Paulo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 10 min at the speeds typical of Brazil rail, over roughly 354 km (220 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| São Paulo | Ribeirão Preto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 12.4 million | 698,642 |
| Elevation | 769 m (2,523 ft) | 554 m (1,818 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
| Postal codes | 01000-000 | 14000-000 |
Where to book trains from São Paulo to Ribeirão Preto
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Staying in Ribeirão Preto
Our booking partner lists 256 places to stay in Ribeirão Preto. Of the 111 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (53), and 4 are five-star. Across 67 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 101,954 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ribeirão Preto from São Paulo?
290 km (180 mi) in a straight line, north-west of São Paulo; by road roughly 354 km (220 mi).
How long does it take to get from São Paulo to Ribeirão Preto by train?
About 4 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between São Paulo and Ribeirão Preto?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Ribeirão Preto?
Our booking partner lists 256 places to stay in Ribeirão Preto, 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.