Getting there

Getting to Mariana

Short answer

The reference airport is Tancredo Neves International Airport (Confins) (CNF), in Confins, about 161 km (100 mi) from Mariana. By car, it is 112 km (70 mi) from Belo Horizonte, a 2h drive costing about R$ 70 in fuel and tolls.

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Flying to Mariana

The nearest airport is Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF), known as Confins, in the Belo Horizonte area, about 161 km away. From there you continue by road. Routes and airlines change often; the safest approach is to check them when planning your trip.

From Belo Horizonte, Mariana is 112 km away (about 2 hours) on the BR-356 (Rodovia dos Inconfidentes), passing through Ouro Preto. From Ouro Preto it is 12 km (less than half an hour) and from Rio de Janeiro, 440 km (about 6.2 hours). You can also go from one city to the other on the Trem da Vale.

Nearest airport

CNFTancredo Neves International Airport (Confins)

Confins · about 161 km (100 mi) from Mariana

Driving to Mariana

These are the driving routes to Mariana from the main cities of origin, with distance, travel time and estimated fuel cost for a car that gets 11 km per liter. Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$).

From Belo Horizonte

112 km (70 mi) · 2h

~R$ 70 in fuel and tolls

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From Ouro Preto

12 km (7 mi) · 0h24

~R$ 7 in fuel and tolls

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From Rio de Janeiro

440 km (273 mi) · 6h12

~R$ 319 in fuel and tolls

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Where to stay

Hotels in Mariana

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Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Mariana?

The nearest airport to Mariana is Tancredo Neves International Airport (Confins) (CNF), in Confins, about 161 km (100 mi) away.

How do you get to Mariana by air?

Fly to Tancredo Neves International Airport (Confins) (CNF), in Confins, about 161 km (100 mi) from Mariana, and cover the rest of the way overland. Flight routes and schedules change often: check them when you plan your trip.

Is it better to drive or fly to Mariana?

It depends on where you start. From Belo Horizonte, the drive is 112 km (70 mi) and takes about 2h, costing about R$ 70 in fuel and tolls. From distant origins, flying usually saves time; from nearby cities, driving gives you more freedom. Compare the cost of the drive with the price of a plane ticket before you decide.

Is Mariana easy to get to?

Yes: you can drive to Mariana from Belo Horizonte, Ouro Preto, and Rio de Janeiro, and its reference airport is CNF. See the driving routes on this page.

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