Getting Here · From the airport
Rio airport to Paraty
You've landed at Galeão. Paraty is about four hours down the coast. Here are your options, from door-to-door comfort to the budget bus.
You've landed at Galeão. Paraty is about four hours down the coast. Here are your options, from door-to-door comfort to the budget bus.
Rio has two airports: Galeão / Antônio Carlos Jobim (GIG), the big international hub, and Santos Dumont (SDU), the small downtown domestic one. From either, the last leg to Paraty is a road trip — by private car, bus, or rental.
A pre-booked private transfer meets you at arrivals and takes you door to door in an air-conditioned car — about 4 to 4.5 hours from GIG. After a long international flight, this is the option most guests are happiest with: no navigating the Rio–Santos, no tolls to fumble, no bus connection. Bianca arranges these regularly with trusted drivers; message her with your flight details and she'll set it up.
The Costa Verde line runs many buses a day to Paraty, but they leave from the Novo Rio bus terminal (Rodoviária Novo Rio), not the airport. From GIG it's a 30–40 minute taxi or app ride to the terminal; from SDU it's even closer. The coach ride itself is comfortable and air-conditioned and takes about 4.5 to 5 hours. Total travel time is longer than a transfer, but the fare is a fraction of the cost. See our bus guide for schedules and booking.
All the major rental companies operate at GIG. Renting makes sense if you want freedom to explore Paraty's beaches and waterfalls — just be ready for a winding coastal drive straight off the plane. If you're jet-lagged, consider a transfer in and a rental picked up locally later, or skip the car entirely and lean on taxis and tours.
Landing late, travelling as a couple or family, or simply want it easy? Book a transfer. On a budget and happy to connect through the bus terminal? Take the Costa Verde. Planning to chase beaches and falls under your own steam? Rent a car. Whatever you choose, send Bianca your arrival time so the chalet — and, if you like, a welcome set-up — is ready when you get here.
Pick your chalet and check live dates on Airbnb, or message Bianca first — she'll help you plan transfers, tours, and the little details.