What is the cheapest way to get from Centro to Tijuca?

The cheapest way to get from Centro to Tijuca is to bus which costs R$ 4 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Centro to Tijuca?

The fastest way to get from Centro to Tijuca is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs R$ 30 - R$ 40.

Is there a direct bus between Centro and Tijuca?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from BRS 2: Uruguaiana and arriving at BRS 2,5,7,I: Saens Peña I. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Centro and Tijuca?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Presidente Vargas and arriving at Saens Pena. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Centro to Tijuca?

The distance between Centro and Tijuca is 6 km.

How do I travel from Centro to Tijuca without a car?

The best way to get from Centro to Tijuca without a car is to Metrô Rio which takes 11 min and costs R$ 5 - R$ 6.

How long does it take to get from Centro to Tijuca?

The Metrô Rio from Presidente Vargas to Saens Pena takes 11 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Centro to Tijuca bus from?

Centro to Tijuca bus services, operated by Intersul, depart from BRS 2: Uruguaiana station.

Where do I catch the Centro to Tijuca train from?

Centro to Tijuca train services, operated by Metro Rio, depart from Presidente Vargas station.

Where does the Centro to Tijuca bus arrive?

Centro to Tijuca bus services, operated by Intersul, arrive at BRS 2,5,7,I: Saens Peña I station.

Where does the Centro to Tijuca train arrive?

Centro to Tijuca train services, operated by Metro Rio, arrive at Saens Pena station.

Where can I stay near Tijuca?

There are 7705+ hotels available in Tijuca.

Centro to Tijuca - 4 ways to travel via Metrô Rio, bus, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from Centro to Tijuca by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Metrô Rio
best
1. Take the subway from Presidente Vargas to Saens Penasubway L1
11 min
R$5–6
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from BRS 2: Uruguaiana to BRS 2,5,7,I: Saens Peña Ibus 220 / ...
20 min
R$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Centro to Tijucataxi 6.1 km
6 min
R$30–40
Walk
1. Take the foot from Centro to Tijucawalk 6.3 km
1h 15m

Centro to Tijuca by bus

1719Weekly Buses

20 minAverage Duration

R$4Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Centro to Tijuca.

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Distance: 5.6 km
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Centro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

Metro Rio operates a subway from Presidente Vargas to Saens Pena every 5 minutes. Tickets cost R$5–6 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Intersul operates a bus from BRS 2: Uruguaiana to BRS 2,5,7,I: Saens Peña I every 10 minutes. Tickets cost R$4 and the journey takes 20 min. Internorte also services this route every 30 minutes.

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