Petrópolis to Teresópolis 3-Day Private Hiking Route
On this 3-day trekking route from Petrópolis to Teresópolis, we’ll cross Serra dos Órgãos and reach Pico do Sino, perfect for high-mountain hiking lovers.
The reference airport is Tom Jobim International Airport (Galeão) (GIG), in Rio de Janeiro, about 60 km (37 mi) from Petrópolis. By car, it is 450 km (280 mi) from São Paulo, a 5h48 drive costing about R$ 359 in fuel and tolls.
From abroad, the gateway is Tom Jobim International Airport, known as Galeão (GIG), in Rio de Janeiro, about 60 km away. Routes and airlines change often, so it is safest to check them when you plan your trip.
From Rio, the last stretch is by road: 68 km along the BR-040 (about 1 h 20 min), climbing the Serra de Petrópolis. From São Paulo it is 450 km (about 5 h 50 min). From the Novo Rio bus station in downtown Rio there are also direct buses, with a journey of a little over 1 h 30 min.
These are the driving routes to Petrópolis from the main cities of origin, with distance, travel time and estimated fuel cost for a car that gets 11 km per liter. Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$).
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