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Rodoviária Novo Rio

Bus station·Santo Cristo

Buses out of Rio

About Rodoviária Novo Rio

The Rodoviária Novo Rio is at Avenida Francisco Bicalho 1, in Santo Cristo, with coaches to Petrópolis, Búzios, Paraty and Angra dos Reis and the rest of Brazil (rodoviariadorio.com.br); the VLT stops outside.

Why it's on our list

  • Official

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Rodoviária Novo Rio before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Rodoviária Novo Rio are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. The Museu do Amanhã2.8 kmWalk 34 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
  2. The Theatro Municipal3.3 kmWalk 41 minCycle 16 minCar or taxi 16 min
  3. Santos Dumont Airport4.5 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 20 min
  4. Christ the Redeemer6.1 kmCycle 30 minCar or taxi 25 min
  5. The Sugarloaf cable car7.7 kmCycle 38 minCar or taxi 31 min
  6. Copacabana Beach8.9 kmCycle 45 minCar or taxi 35 min
  7. Ipanema Beach10 kmCar or taxi 38 min
  8. Galeão Airport11 kmCar or taxi 42 min

Location

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