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How to get from Rocinha to Nilópolis by bus, metro and train?

By bus, metro and train

To get from Rocinha to Nilópolis in Rio de Janeiro Region, you’ll need to take one bus line, one metro line and one train line: take the VAN 2101 bus from Estrada Da Gávea, 230 station to Ponto Final - São Conrado (Van Stpl) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L1, L4 metro and finally take the RAMAL JAPERI train from Central Do Brasil station to Nilópolis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is R$19.20.

96minR$19.20
Bus - VAN 2101VAN 2101
Metro - L1, L4L1, L4
Train - RAMAL JAPERI
Walk to Nilópolis
Leaves from Estrada Da Gávea, 230

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rocinha
  • 2
    Bus - VAN 2101VAN 2101
    Wait for bus
    VAN 2101
    Circular Via Vidigal / Copacabana / Rocinha
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ponto Final - São Conrado (Van Stpl)
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    São Conrado
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - L1, L4L1, L4
    Wait for metro
    L1, L4
    Uruguai
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Central
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central Do Brasil
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - RAMAL JAPERI
    Wait for train
    RAMAL JAPERI
    Japeri (Expresso)
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nilópolis
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Nilópolis
    Walk to
    Nilópolis
    80 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, metro and train via 538, L2 and RAMAL JAPERI

To get from Rocinha to Nilópolis in Rio de Janeiro Region, you’ll need to take one bus line, one metro line and one train line: take the 538 bus from Estrada Da Gávea, 223-229 station to BRS 2 3 - Nelson Mandela station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L2 metro and finally take the RAMAL JAPERI train from São Cristóvão station to Nilópolis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is R$19.20.

102minR$19.20
Bus - 538538
Metro - L2L2
Train - RAMAL JAPERI
Walk to Nilópolis
Leaves from Estrada Da Gávea, 223-229

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rocinha
  • 2
    Bus - 538538
    Wait for bus
    538
    Leme
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    BRS 2 3 - Nelson Mandela
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Botafogo
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - L2L2
    Wait for metro
    L2
    Pavuna
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    São Cristóvão
    22 min
  • 7
    Train - RAMAL JAPERI
    Wait for train
    RAMAL JAPERI
    Japeri (Expresso)
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nilópolis
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nilópolis
    Walk to
    Nilópolis
    80 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rocinha to Nilópolis

The distance between Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro Region and Nilópolis, Rio de Janeiro Region is approximately 48.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rocinha to Nilópolis by bus, metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Rio de Janeiro Region – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Rocinha

Rocinha is located at Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro Region and the nearest public transit station is Estrada Da Gávea, 241-265.

Metro stations close to Rocinha:

  • Antero De Quental
  • Jardim De Alah
  • São Conrado

Bus stations close to Rocinha:

  • Estrada Da Gávea, 241-265
  • Estrada Da Gávea, 242-266
  • Estrada Da Gávea, 211

Public transit stations close to Nilópolis, Rio de Janeiro Region

Nilópolis is located at Nilópolis, Rio de Janeiro Region and the nearest public transit station is Estrada General Mena Barreto, 166 | Ponto De Apoio Nilopolitana.

Train stations close to Nilópolis:

  • Anchieta
  • Nilópolis
  • Mesquita

Bus stations close to Nilópolis:

  • Estrada General Mena Barreto, 166 | Ponto De Apoio Nilopolitana
  • Rua Antônio Cardoso Leal, 36
  • Ponto Final - São Francisco | Linha 04

Alternative route by bus, metro and train via 538, L2 and RAMAL JAPERI

To get from Rocinha to Nilópolis in Rio de Janeiro Region, you’ll need to take one bus line, one metro line and one train line: take the 538 bus from Estrada Da Gávea, 223-229 station to BRS 2 3 - Nelson Mandela station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L2 metro and finally take the RAMAL JAPERI train from São Cristóvão station to Nilópolis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is R$19.20.

102minR$19.20
Bus - 538538
Metro - L2L2
Train - RAMAL JAPERI
Walk to Nilópolis
Leaves from Estrada Da Gávea, 223-229

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rocinha
  • 2
    Bus - 538538
    Wait for bus
    538
    Leme
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    BRS 2 3 - Nelson Mandela
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Botafogo
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - L2L2
    Wait for metro
    L2
    Pavuna
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    São Cristóvão
    22 min
  • 7
    Train - RAMAL JAPERI
    Wait for train
    RAMAL JAPERI
    Japeri (Expresso)
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nilópolis
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nilópolis
    Walk to
    Nilópolis
    80 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rocinha to Nilópolis?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line VAN 2101, Bus line L1, L4, Bus line RAMAL JAPERI.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rocinha to Nilópolis?

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 538, Bus line L2, Bus line RAMAL JAPERI.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rocinha and Nilópolis in Rio de Janeiro Region?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one metro line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rocinha to Nilópolis in Rio de Janeiro Region?

    The VAN 2101 bus line goes from Circular Via Vidigal / Copacabana / Rocinha station near Rocinha to Ponto Final - São Conrado (Van Stpl) station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one train line till Ponto Final - São Conrado (Van Stpl) station near Nilópolis in Rio de Janeiro Region

  • How long does it take to travel from Rocinha to Nilópolis in Rio de Janeiro Region by bus, metro and train?

    The total travel time between Rocinha and Nilópolis in Rio de Janeiro Region by bus, metro and train is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rocinha to get to Nilópolis in Rio de Janeiro Region?

    Get on the VAN 2101 bus from the Circular Via Vidigal / Copacabana / Rocinha stop near Rocinha in Rio de Janeiro Region.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rocinha and Nilópolis in Rio de Janeiro Region?

    Get off the bus at the Ponto Final - São Conrado (Van Stpl) station, which is closest to Nilópolis in Rio de Janeiro Region.

  • How much is the total bus, metro and train fare from Rocinha to Nilópolis?

    The ride from Rocinha to Nilópolis costs R$19.20.

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