There are 6 ways to get from Cabo Frio to Petrópolis by bus, taxi, night bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus, taxi
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Take the bus from Cabo Frio to Manilha
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Take a taxi from Manilha to Petrópolis
Cheapest option
Bus via Rio de Janeiro
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Take the bus from Cabo Frio to Rio de Janeiro
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Take the bus from Rio de Janeiro - Castelo to Petrópolis
4 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Iguaba Grande to Teresópolis
Bus, night bus
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Take the bus from Cabo Frio to Rio de Janeiro
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Take the night bus from Rio de Janeiro Bus Station to Petrópolis Bus Station
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Cabo Frio to Petrópolis
Drive
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Drive from Cabo Frio to Petrópolis
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Travel within Brazil
Observe COVID-19 safety rules
COVID-19 help in Brazil
If you need help, visit the national COVID-19 website or call the COVID-19 Helpline 136
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, travel within Brazil is currently allowed.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Petrópolis is 136.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Petrópolis is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Petrópolis is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 136.
Last updated: 1 Aug 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cabo Frio to Petrópolis is to drive which costs R$ 85 - R$ 130 and takes 2h 19m.
The quickest way to get from Cabo Frio to Petrópolis is to taxi which costs R$ 650 - R$ 800 and takes 2h 19m.
The distance between Cabo Frio and Petrópolis is 126 km. The road distance is 170.3 km.
The best way to get from Cabo Frio to Petrópolis without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 24m and costs R$ 260 - R$ 350.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Cabo Frio to Petrópolis, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Cabo Frio to Petrópolis is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Cabo Frio to Petrópolis.
There are 59+ hotels available in Petrópolis. Prices start at R$ 500 per night.

- Distance: 125.6 km
- Duration: 3h 24m
What companies run services between Cabo Frio, Brazil and Petrópolis, Brazil?
Viacao Teresopolis operates a bus from Iguaba Grande to Teresópolis once daily. Tickets cost R$ 64 and the journey takes 2h 11m.

- Phone
- +55 4004-5001
- sac@autoviacao1001.com.br
- Website
- autoviacao1001.com.br
Bus from Cabo Frio to Manilha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R$ 35 - R$ 55
- Book at
- 1001
- Convencional
- R$ 35 - R$ 50
- Conv. C/Ar
- R$ 35 - R$ 55
Bus from Cabo Frio to Rio de Janeiro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R$ 40 - R$ 65
- Book at
- 1001
- Convencional
- R$ 40 - R$ 60
- Conv. C/Ar
- R$ 45 - R$ 65

- Phone
- +55 21 3644-6600 / +55 0800 728 1992
- atendimento@viacaoteresopolis.com.br
- Website
- viacaoteresopolis.com.br
Bus from Iguaba Grande to Teresópolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R$ 64
- Schedules at
- viacaoteresopolis.com.br
- Book at
- teresopolis.clickbus.com.br

- Phone
- +55 32 2101-3333 / 0800 880 2006
- rp@paraibunatransportes.com.br
- Website
- paraibunatransportes.com.br
Night bus from Rio de Janeiro Bus Station to Petrópolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- paraibunatransportes.com.br

- Phone
- +55 21 3907-3900 / 0800 886 1000
- gerenciaoperacional@unica-facil.com.br
- Website
- unica-facil.com.br
Bus from Rio de Janeiro - Castelo to Petrópolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R$ 26 - R$ 60
- Schedules at
- unica-facil.com.br
- Book at
- vendas.unica-facil.com.br
- Shared
- R$ 58
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- R$ 230 - R$ 290
Top Taxi niteroi
- Phone
- +55 (21) 98691-2969
- Website
- facebook.com
Niteroi Taxi
- Phone
- +55 (21) 2621-6329
- Website
- niteroitaxirj.com.br
Cooptaxi Radio-Taxi de Niterói
- Phone
- +55 (21) 3716-8546
- Website
- cooptax.com.br
Coopernit
- Phone
- +55 (21) 2711-1403
- Website
- coopernit.com.br
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