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What is the best way to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Contagem, MG?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Carpool, Buses and Flights to Contagem, MG from Rio de Janeiro. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
7h 50m
£13
£18
11
Car
6h 10m
£16
£16
1
Flight
1h 0m
£56
£109
18

What is the cheapest way to reach Contagem, MG from Rio de Janeiro?

You can reach Contagem, MG with just £13 by taking a Bus from Buser, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Saturday
from £16
Sunday
Monday
from £19
Tuesday
from £19
Wednesday
from £19
Thursday
from £19
Friday
from £13

    Cheapest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    6h 10m
    0
    18:50
    Rio de Janeiro
    01:00
    Contagem, MG
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £16
  • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Viação UTIL
    7h 50m
    0
    22:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    05:50
    Contagem, MG
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    £19
  • Viação UTIL
    7h 50m
    0
    22:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    05:50
    Contagem, MG
    Via Expressa
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    £19
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Azul
    1h 5m
    0
    06:10
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    07:15
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £160
  • Azul
    1h 55m
    0
    06:30
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport
    08:25
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £183
  • Azul
    1h 55m
    0
    09:20
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport
    11:15
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £183
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 5m
    0
    08:00
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    09:05
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £190

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Viação UTIL
    7h 50m
    0
    22:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    05:50
    Contagem, MG
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    £19
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 15m
    0
    21:05
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    22:20
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £96
  • Azul
    1h 5m
    0
    20:50
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    21:55
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £114
  • Azul
    1h 55m
    0
    06:30
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport
    08:25
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £158
  • Azul
    1h 55m
    0
    09:20
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport
    11:15
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £158

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Viação UTIL
    7h 50m
    0
    22:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    05:50
    Contagem, MG
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    £19

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Viação UTIL
    7h 50m
    0
    22:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    05:50
    Contagem, MG
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    £19
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Azul
    1h 5m
    0
    06:05
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    07:10
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £56
  • Azul
    1h 5m
    0
    10:00
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    11:05
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £56
  • Azul
    1h 0m
    0
    13:20
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    14:20
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £56
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 5m
    0
    06:20
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    07:25
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £64

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Viação UTIL
    7h 50m
    0
    22:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    05:50
    Contagem, MG
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    £19
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Azul
    1h 5m
    0
    06:05
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    07:10
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £59
  • Azul
    1h 5m
    0
    17:10
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    18:15
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £65
  • Azul
    1h 5m
    0
    20:50
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    21:55
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £65
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 5m
    0
    06:20
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    07:25
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £67

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Buser
    9h 5m
    0
    22:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Botafogo
    07:35
    Contagem, MG
    Via Expressa
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    £13

What are the fastest trips from Rio de Janeiro to Contagem, MG?

You can get to Contagem, MG from Rio de Janeiro in just 1h 0m with a Flight from Azul. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 1h 5m
Sunday
Monday
from 1h 5m
Tuesday
from 7h 50m
Wednesday
from 1h 0m
Thursday
from 1h 5m
Friday
from 9h 5m

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Azul
    1h 5m
    0
    06:10
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    07:15
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £160
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 5m
    0
    08:00
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    09:05
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £190
  • Azul
    1h 55m
    0
    06:30
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport
    08:25
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £183
  • Azul
    1h 55m
    0
    09:20
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport
    11:15
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £183
  • Fastest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    6h 10m
    0
    18:50
    Rio de Janeiro
    01:00
    Contagem, MG
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £16
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Viação UTIL
    7h 50m
    0
    22:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    05:50
    Contagem, MG
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    £19
  • Viação UTIL
    7h 50m
    0
    22:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    05:50
    Contagem, MG
    Via Expressa
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    £19

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Azul
    1h 5m
    0
    20:50
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    21:55
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £114
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 5m
    0
    06:20
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    07:25
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £218
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 15m
    0
    21:05
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    22:20
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £96
  • Azul
    1h 55m
    0
    06:30
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport
    08:25
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £158
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • Viação UTIL
    7h 50m
    0
    22:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    05:50
    Contagem, MG
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    £19

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Viação UTIL
    7h 50m
    0
    22:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    05:50
    Contagem, MG
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    £19

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Azul
    1h 0m
    0
    13:20
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    14:20
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £56
  • Azul
    1h 5m
    0
    06:05
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    07:10
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £56
  • Azul
    1h 5m
    0
    10:00
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    11:05
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £56
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 5m
    0
    06:20
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    07:25
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £64
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Viação UTIL
    7h 50m
    0
    22:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    05:50
    Contagem, MG
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    £19

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Azul
    1h 5m
    0
    06:05
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    07:10
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £59
  • Azul
    1h 5m
    0
    17:10
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    18:15
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £65
  • Azul
    1h 5m
    0
    20:50
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    21:55
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £65
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 5m
    0
    06:20
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    07:25
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £67
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Viação UTIL
    7h 50m
    0
    22:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    05:50
    Contagem, MG
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    £19

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • Buser
    9h 5m
    0
    22:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Botafogo
    07:35
    Contagem, MG
    Via Expressa
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    £13
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Rio de Janeiro to Contagem, MG

What are the most popular stations in Rio de Janeiro and Contagem, MG?

In Rio de Janeiro, you will usually depart from Bus Station do Rio, Parque da Catacumba or Afonso Pena, while in Contagem, MG you will be arriving at Central Bus Station, Praça da CEMIG or Terminal Aeroporto, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Contagem, MG from Rio de Janeiro? With 6 connections between 2 Carpool, Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Rio de Janeiro and Contagem, MG, you can pay as low as £13 with a Bus from Buser.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Azul: you will get to Contagem, MG in just 1h 0m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Rio de Janeiro and Contagem, MG are Viação UTIL, Azul and Gol Linhas Aéreas, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Rio de Janeiro and Contagem, MG is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Bonsucesso, RJ or to Ibirité, MG, and look at flights from Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, and landing at Tancredo Neves/Confins - Belo Horizonte Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Rio de Janeiro to Contagem, MG?

The most popular companies between Rio de Janeiro and Contagem, MG, are Viação UTIL, Azul and Gol Linhas Aéreas. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Viação UTIL and Buser

Airlines: Azul and Gol Linhas Aéreas

All you need to know when you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Contagem, MG

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Rio de Janeiro to Contagem, MG. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Rio de Janeiro to Contagem, MG

How can I reach Contagem, MG from Rio de Janeiro?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Carpool, Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Contagem, MG from Rio de Janeiro.

How far is Contagem, MG from Rio de Janeiro?

The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Contagem, MG is 344.1 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Rio de Janeiro and Contagem, MG?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 9 kgs of CO2, a train 12 kgs, a car 58 kgs, and a flight 85 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Rio de Janeiro to Contagem, MG?

You can get to Contagem, MG with just £13 by taking a Bus from Buser.

What is the fastest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Contagem, MG?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Contagem, MG in just 1h 0m with a Flight from Azul.

More routes to Rio de Janeiro and to Contagem, MG

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Rio de Janeiro and to Contagem, MG. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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