Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande

Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande

Rio de Janeiro
Ilha Grande
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Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande Destination Reviews

NJ
Arrived 3 hours later than planned. Also pick up at my hostel wasnt possible which i thought i payed for.
Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande, Van Minivan + Ferry, Top Transfer, Dec 2, 2025
MR
I had to Go to another hotel. There was nothing close by. I waltet over an hour outside. Luckily it didn‘t rain. After the Pickups it went smoothly. Although it would have been nice to know how long the toilet break would be..
Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande, Van Minivan + Ferry, Top Transfer, Oct 22, 2025
EN
I thank to book car + boat but when we arrived to the pier, I payed the boat so I don’t happy. However, when I booked, the bus + ferry transfer was mentioned.
Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande, Bus Bus + Ferry, Buzios Transfer, Aug 17, 2025
CW
Everything went smoothly although we had a long wait at the pier.
Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande, Van Minivan + Ferry, Top Transfer, May 6, 2025
CG
It is good to have both shuttle and boat together. We paid for premium coverage but didn’t receive any premium service. Also the driver doesn’t speak English makes it a little hard to communicate with the driver.
Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande, Van Minivan + Speed Boat, Paradise Transfer, Dec 24, 2024
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Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Paraty Tours
Standard Car + Ferry 3pax
Any time
+4h 30m
$230.00
Van
Easy Transfer Brazil
Minivan + Ferry
05:30
09:30
$28.58
Van
IN Buzios
Minivan + Ferry
06:00
10:00
$40.56
Van
Easy Transfer Brazil
Minivan + Ferry
06:20
10:20
$23.30
  5.0
Van
Paradise Transfer
Minivan + Speed Boat
08:00
12:45
$28.16
  4.0
Van
Paraty Tours
Minivan + Ferry
08:30
13:00
$55.00
Van
IN Buzios
Minivan + Ferry
09:00
13:00
$40.56
Bus
Buzios Transfer
Regular
10:45
14:00
$30.22
Van
Paraty Tours
Minivan + Ferry
11:30
15:30
$55.00
Van
Paradise Transfer
Minivan + Speed Boat
12:00
16:45
$28.16
  4.0
Van
Paraty Tours
Minivan + Ferry
12:30
17:00
$55.00
Van
Paradise Transfer
Minivan + Speed Boat
13:00
17:45
$27.80
  4.0
Bus
Buzios Transfer
Standard
13:30
17:30
$23.01
Taxi
Paraty Tours
Standard Car + Ferry 3pax
Any time
+4h 30m
$190.00
Van
Easy Transfer Brazil
Minivan + Ferry
14:20
18:20
$23.30
  5.0
Bus
Buzios Transfer
Regular
14:45
18:00
$30.22

Transportation from Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande

Facts about the transport from Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande

Cheapest Transport$26
Fastest Transport3h 15m
Earliest Departure5:15 AM
Latest Departure2:45 PM
Departures per day34
Distance163 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBuzios Transfer, Easy Transfer Brazil, IN Buzios, Paradise Transfer, Paraty Tours, Top Transfer

How to get from Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande

Travelling between Rio de Janeiro and Ilha Grande is possible by Bus, ferry and van. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 65.11 if you go by Ferry+Van; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+ferry which will set you back mere USD 25.18.

How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande?

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 6 hours to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Ilha Grande depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Ilha Grande. Bus will bring you to your destination in 3h 15m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 5h 15m to reach Ilha Grande.

How much does it cost to get from Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande?

Travelling between Rio de Janeiro and Ilha Grande can be as cheap as USD 25.18 if you opt for a Buzios Transfer bus+ferry and as expensive as USD 65.11 if you buy a Paraty Tours Ferry+Van ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Rio de Janeiro and Ilha Grande ?

  • 31 by Ferry+Van from Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande starting from 05:15 Santos Dumont Airport until 14:30 Santos Dumont Airport
  • 3 by Bus+Ferry from Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande starting from 06:15 Rio de Janeiro Transfer until 14:30 Rio de Janeiro Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Rio de Janeiro and Ilha Grande

Buzios Transfer

What is the most popular transport to get from Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Ferry+Van remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 93% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 7% chosen Bus+Ferry