Bus & Coach Transfers from Rio de Janeiro Airport
Whether you’re arriving at Galeão International Airport (GIG) or Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), we’ll make sure your large group transfer from GIG or SDU is smooth and well-organised.
With everything arranged in advance, there’s no need to worry about taxis, directions, or delays. Just settle in, enjoy the ride, and take in your first glimpses of Rio as you travel together to your hotel, resort, or event venue across Rio de Janeiro.
It’s a simple, comfortable way to start your stay.
Flight Monitoring
Meet & greet inside the airport
Prepaid Service
Nothing to pay on arrival
Professional Drivers
Know the quickest & safest routes
Door to Door Service
Straight to your accommodation
Large Group Bus Transfers Made Easy
Touch down in Rio and start your journey feeling relaxed and looked after. Your driver will be waiting in the arrivals hall with a clear name sign, ready to welcome you and get you on your way – no queues, no confusion, and no last-minute decisions to make.
As you head For large groups arriving together, a private minibus or coach is the most practical and cost-effective solution. Everyone travels together, luggage is loaded in one place, and your driver handles the routing so your group coordinator doesn’t have to. We meet you inside the arrivals terminal with a name sign and take it from there.
Why Travellers Trust Us
- Meet & Greet - A member of our team will meet you inside the airport
- Flight Tracking - We adjust your pickup time if your flight is delayed
- Safe, Friendly Drivers - Local drivers with years of experience
- Private Transfers Only - No shared rides and not waiting
- Comfortable Vehicles - Air-conditioned cars, vans and minibuses
- Since 2007 - Rio's original, trusted airport transfer provider
Travel Time From the Airports
OK, so Rio traffic has a personality of its own. Journey times from the airport to the main hotel areas for large group transfers:
GIG → Copacabana / Ipanema / Leblon: 50–70 minutes
GIG → Barra da Tijuca: 60–80 minutes
GIG → Búzios / out of city: 2–2.5 hours
Return to GIG from South Zone: ~90 minutes
Top tip: For large group return transfers, we recommend allowing at least 2 hours to Galeão to account for loading time and traffic.
Minibus and Coach Options
We operate minibuses for up to 20 passengers and executive coaches for up to 48 passengers. All vehicles are modern, air-conditioned, and equipped with luggage space suitable for large group arrivals with full baggage.
Our large group transfer service is used by tour operators, corporate event planners, sports teams, school groups, and cruise passengers. We have experience coordinating multi-vehicle arrivals and can handle complex group logistics on request.
Get in touch for a group quote — we’ll confirm vehicle availability, pricing, and all logistics for your arrival or departure.
Our Vehicles
Whether you’re travelling solo, with family, or arriving with a group big enough to start your own Carnival bloco, we’re ready for you.
From mid-size to truly spacious, our fleet covers it all. Explore the full fleet and find the right fit for your arrival in Rio.
Medium Car
Up to 3 passengers and luggage
Small Van
Up to 12 passengers and luggage
Large Van
Up to 15 passengers and luggage
Small Bus
Up to 22 passengers and luggage
Large Bus
Up to 48 passengers and luggage
FAQs
When you’ve completed your online booking you will receive an email confirming your transfer details, including date and time, as well as information on how to meet your driver and our local phone number in Rio de Janeiro
No problem. We’ll monitor your flight to ensure your driver is waiting, even if your flight is delayed.
If you miss your flight, you can email or whatsapp us to advise of your new arrival flight information, and we’ll do our best to ensure your driver is waiting for you when you arrive on your new flight.
Your driver will be waiting for you inside the public arrivals area of the airport, immediately after you exit customs. He will be holding a sign with your name printed on it.
Yes, absolutely. We can provide transfers to and from most locations within Rio de Janeiro.
Ok, so this is an interesting question. Traffic in Rio can be horrific, depending on the day of the week, time of day, weather conditions, security issues etc. Generally, it will take approximately 60 minutes to travel from Galeao International Airport to Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon areas, and up to 75 minutes to Barra da Tijuca.
As with transfers to your accommodation, return transfer times can depend on many factors. We always advise allowing 90 minutes for the return transfer from Copacabana, Leblon, Ipanema back to Galeao International Airport. This allows for unexpected delays. Please keep in mind that we can’t predict if there will be delays, or how long they will be.
No problem. If you can’t find the destination on our booking for, contact us and we’ll be happy to provide a quote.
That’s not a problem. We provide free cancellation, with a full refund, up to 12 hours prior to your scheduled pickup time. Just contact us and let us know.
Other Transfer Options
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