Sorocaba to Ribeirão Preto by train
Ribeirão Preto lies 261 km (162 mi) north of Sorocaba, 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.
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| Sorocaba | Ribeirão Preto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 762,172 | 698,642 |
| Elevation | 602 m (1,975 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 | 18000-000 | 14000-000 |
Where to book trains from Sorocaba 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 Sorocaba?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, north of Sorocaba; by road roughly 318 km (198 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sorocaba to Ribeirão Preto 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 Sorocaba 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.