There are 4 ways to get from Botafogo to Tijuca by subway, bus, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Metrô Rio
best- Take the subway from Botafogo to Saens Penasubway L1
24 minR$7–9Line 426 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Visconde de Ouro Preto to BRS 2,5,7,I: Saens Peña Ibus 426 / ...
38 minR$5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Botafogo to Tijucataxi 9.7 km
9 minR$40–55Walk
- Take the walk from Botafogo to Tijucawalk 9.2 km
1h 51m
Botafogo to Tijuca by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Botafogo to Tijuca is to line 426 bus which costs R$ 5 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Botafogo to Tijuca is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs R$ 40 - R$ 55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Visconde de Ouro Preto and arriving at BRS 2,5,7,I: Saens Peña I. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Botafogo and arriving at Saens Pena. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.
The distance between Botafogo and Tijuca is 12 km.
The best way to get from Botafogo to Tijuca without a car is to Metrô Rio which takes 24 min and costs R$ 7 - R$ 9.
The Metrô Rio from Botafogo to Saens Pena takes 24 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Botafogo to Tijuca bus services, operated by Intersul, depart from Visconde de Ouro Preto station.
Botafogo to Tijuca train services, operated by Metro Rio, depart from Botafogo station.
Botafogo to Tijuca bus services, operated by Intersul, arrive at BRS 2,5,7,I: Saens Peña I station.
What companies run services between Botafogo, Brazil and Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?
Metro Rio operates a subway from Botafogo to Saens Pena every 5 minutes. Tickets cost R$7–9 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, Intersul operates a bus from Visconde de Ouro Preto to BRS 2,5,7,I: Saens Peña I every 10 minutes. Tickets cost R$5 and the journey takes 38 min.
- Phone
- 0800 595 1111
- Website
- metrorio.com.br
Subway from Botafogo to Saens Pena
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- R$7–9
- Schedules at
- metrorio.com.br
- Phone
- 0800 886 1000
- Website
- Intersul
Bus from Visconde de Ouro Preto to BRS 2,5,7,I: Saens Peña I
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- R$5
- Schedules at
- Intersul
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Estimated price
- R$40–55
Ponto de Taxi
- Phone
- +55 (21) 3888-7607
Serzetaxi 24 Horas
TAXI ARCO VERDE
- Phone
- +55 21 2236-3882
- Website
- taxiarcoverde.com.br
Associação de Táxi Barão do Flamengo
- Phone
- (+55) (21) 2205-3302
- Website
- facebook.com
Associação Praia Táxi 200
- Phone
- (+55) (21) 2245-8990
- Website
- guiamais.com.br
Sul Taxi
- Phone
- (+55) (21) 3852-5181
- Website
- google.com
Taxi Enseada
- Phone
- (+55) (21) 3237-3373
- Website
- google.com
Tele Urca
- Phone
- (+55) (21) 99796-1986
- Website
- google.com
Catete Express
- Phone
- +55 (21) 2202-1817
Rio Quartier Táxi
- Phone
- +55 (21) 3181-9022
- Website
- guiamais.com.br
Sto. Amaro Táxi
- Phone
- +55 (21) 2252-0054
- Website
- guiamais.com.br
Auto Glória Táxi
- Phone
- +55 21 2507-6731
Rádio Táxi Glória
- Phone
- +55 21 2507-5672
- Website
- gloriataxi.com.br
Manchete Táxi
- Phone
- +55 21 2558 0915
Amotáxi
- Phone
- (+55) (21) 2267-3899
Taxi Farme
- Phone
- (+55) (21) 2247-3525
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Botafogo to Tijuca train services, operated by Metro Rio, arrive at Saens Pena station.
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