Public transportation in Rio de Janeiro: the best tips
The public transportation system in Rio, as in any other metropolis, interconnects the entire city, facilitating the movement of cariocas and tourists through all the neighborhoods of the Marvelous City. Today, Rio has a wide network of buses, trains, three subway lines, and the VLT (Light Rail Vehicle), which connects the port area to Santos Dumont Airport.
Besides the variety of options and consequent ease of transportation through public transportation in Rio, the rates charged are affordable, and for those who want to get to know Rio de Janeiro in the most economical way, there are several options that allow visitors to easily reach the main attractions.
Especially for you who are visiting our city for the first time, we at Rede Rio Hotels have separated some precious tips so that you can plan your tourist route and get around by public transportation in Rio without any problem. Write down these tips:
City Buses: Tips
The city of Rio has an extensive bus network, and many lines run 24 hours a day. This means that using this transportation to get to know the city is a great option. Each ticket costs R$ 3.80, and most buses have air conditioning.
If you plan to spend more time in the city, you can purchase a Single Carioca Ticket. This is a magnetic card accepted by all city buses and some vans, and you can purchase it at a RioCard store, through the RioCard website, at the self-service machines or at the BRT ticket office for R$3.00.
With the RioCard card, you have the possibility to pick up two buses within a two-hour interval, paying only the value of one ticket. This integration benefit is only valid twice a day, but if you think it’s worth it, you can get more than one card. In addition, you can recharge your card in the same place where you purchased it. When you finish using it, you can return it and get your R$3.00 back.
In addition, there are also some mobile apps that can help you identify which is the best bus line, according to the location you want to visit. In another article we have listed 5 applications that should not be missed for those who want to make the best of Rio, it is worth checking and downloading what best suits your needs.
It’s important that when you stay, you choose a hotel that is easily accessible and preferably close to the points you want to visit. For example, if you wish to get to know Cristo Redentor, choose to stay in one of the hotels in lapa rio de janeiro. Some bus lines that pass in front of our Arosa will take you directly to the Corcovado train station. Get to know our Arosa.
The Senate, our downtown rio de janeiro hotel and the Arosa, our hotel lapa rio de janeiro, offer guests various public transportation options in Rio that facilitate access to other points of the city, as well as being very close to the cultural corridor of the city. Rio. If you want to know which are the main cultural centers that are worth visiting, check out this article with great tips that will help you draw your cultural itinerary around the city. Who knows if maybe staying in one of our hotels in downtown Rio de Janeiro isn’t the best option for you?
Subway: tips
The subway is the fastest public transportation in Rio. It has three lines: line 1, which connects the south to the north; Line 2, connecting the Pavuna to the Center; And line 4, which connects the South zone to Barra da Tijuca. In addition, the subway in Rio has the possibility of integration with bus, BRT and train.
If you come to Rio and want to visit the most famous beaches in the city, you can do so using the Metro quickly, safely and comfortably. However, note that it is important to choose a hotel that is close to these stations. The Gamboa Rio Hotel, for example, is located 500 meters from the Presidente Vargas subway station, where you can reach Copacabana Beach in minutes.
The subway of Rio has good signage and maps in all estations, and also within the compositions. Free Wi-Fi is available in the Metro. So if you are still in doubt about which line is best suited to reach your destination, you can download an application where you can trace your route and find out which line to use.
Other tips on using public transportation in Rio
As already mentioned, the public transportion options in Rio have the possibility of integration between them, paying a single ticket value (or receiving a discount, in the case of more expensive transportation, such as the subway). Therefore, if you intend to stay for many days in the city, it is valid to purchase a Single Ticket and enjoy this convenience.
In addition to the public transportion options in Rio that we mentioned earlier, you can also count on the VLT. The VLT (Light Vehicle on Rails) circulates through the Center and the Port Region of Rio de Janeiro; That is, for those who want to visit the attractions of Porto Maravilha, or come to business and need to travel around the Center, this is also an excellent option, since the ticket costs the same as the bus.
The city also counts on a system of Barcas, that make the route Rio-Niterói, Rio-Ilha do Governador and Rio-Ilha de Paquetá, moving by the waters of the Bay of Guanabara. The Rio-Niterói trip, for example, lasts about 20 minutes, as well as being an inexpensive tour that provides an unforgettable view of the city of Rio de Janeiro.
The urban railway network of Rio de Janeiro has 102 stations that run throughout the state. The most famous station of the city and the country is Central do Brasil, which is located in the downtown. From there it’s possible to make the integration between the subway or bus with destination to various points of the city. The train fare costs R$3.70, and you can do the integration with the Single Ticket Carioca.
Now that you know how to use public transportation in Rio, it’s time to choose one of our hotels so that you can see the best of the Marvelous City.
Contact us, get to know our hotel options in rio and make your reservation now!