How to get to Buzios

In this article, we will tell you how to get there by car, bus or agencies in Armação de Buzios, or as it is better known, only “Buzios”.

Armação de Buzios is 170 km from the capital, Rio de Janeiro. Buzios is just one of the beautiful cities of the Lake District. Other destinations such as Saquarema, Arraial do Cabo, Iguaba Grande, Sao Pedro da Aldeia, Macae, Rio das Ostras, among others, have beautiful beaches. If you are coming from Rio de Janeiro, which is the most common starting point, the means of transportation are by bus, from the Novo Rio bus station or by car. There is also the option of flying to Cabo Frio, and from there to go to Buzios. But the frequency of flights is limited.

Go by car

If you go by car, the trip takes an average of 2 hours and 10 minutes. It should be noted that the time can be extended if you get traffic in Rio. And depending on where you leave and the time you leave in Rio, you can simply double the time. Don’t be silly with this, it can give you a lot of headache. Find out what traffic conditions on the day of departure. Some holidays, especially the carnival, generate rows of kilometers and kilometers of congestion along the way. On normal days, it is advisable to avoid peak hours in the capital.

If you arrive at Rio International Airport or Santos Dumont, you can rent a car. There are rental companies in both places. Taking the car you must go to the Rio-Niterói bridge and cross it. Take BR 101 and then RJ 124 (called Via Lagos). Via Lagos is a privatized highway, mostly duplicated and very safe, with quality asphalt, with virtually no bumps in the road. The road is also well signposted and without detours. Follow the same path most of the time, there is no secret. During the week there is a toll of $ 11.30, while on weekends and holidays it increases to $ 18.80.

Along the way you will find service stations with restaurants and restaurants. Sausage bread is one of Rio’s favorite snacks along the way, it’s worth a try. Make sure you have the correct documents on time. There are often bombings in the city of Rio and on the highway.

Go by bus

If you go by bus, the trip takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. If you arrive at Santos Dumont airport or Galeão international airport, there is a snack service, buses with lots of luggage and very comfortable that take you to the Novo Rio bus station. It costs approximately 14 reais. That is, it is much cheaper than a taxi or an uber. There is also the so-called VLT, which you can pick up at Santos Dumont airport. The VLT is nothing more than a surface train. He has a starting point right in front of this airport, leaving at the bus station. It is a great way to do the trick, because it crosses the center of Rio.

When you arrive at the bus station, you must go to the window of the company Auto Viação 1001 and buy your ticket, which costs around $ 60 and $ 80. It is possible to buy online.

Tourism Agencies

Travel agencies take you by van or minibus to Buzios. You will get more comfort and personalized attention from a guide. The tours are generally round trip, you leave in the morning, enjoy a wonderful boat ride on the beaches of the peninsula, know a little of the city and return to Rio the same day. The biggest advantage is not having to worry about anything, because the agency already has everything organized. More information here.