Getting there

Getting to Tiradentes

Short answer

The reference airport is Tancredo Neves International Airport (Confins) (CNF), in Confins, about 231 km (144 mi) from Tiradentes. By car, it is 480 km (298 mi) from São Paulo, a 6h drive costing about R$ 281 in fuel and tolls.

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Flying to Tiradentes

The nearest main airport is Tancredo Neves International Airport in Confins (CNF), near Belo Horizonte, about 231 km from Tiradentes. São João del-Rei, about 12 km away, has a bus station.

The rest of the trip is by road. From Belo Horizonte, Tiradentes is 190 km away (about 3 hours) via the BR-040 and BR-265; from Rio de Janeiro it is 325 km (about 5 hours); from São Paulo, 480 km (about 6 hours); and from Ouro Preto, 155 km (about 2 h 50 min).

Routes and airlines change often, so it is safest to check them when you plan your trip.

Nearest airport

CNFTancredo Neves International Airport (Confins)

Confins · about 231 km (144 mi) from Tiradentes

Driving to Tiradentes

These are the driving routes to Tiradentes 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

190 km (118 mi) · 3h

~R$ 119 in fuel and tolls

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From São Paulo

480 km (298 mi) · 6h

~R$ 281 in fuel and tolls

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From Rio de Janeiro

325 km (202 mi) · 5h

~R$ 218 in fuel and tolls

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From Ouro Preto

155 km (96 mi) · 2h51

~R$ 86 in fuel, not counting tolls

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Where to stay

Hotels in Tiradentes

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Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Tiradentes?

The nearest airport to Tiradentes is Tancredo Neves International Airport (Confins) (CNF), in Confins, about 231 km (144 mi) away.

How do you get to Tiradentes by air?

Fly to Tancredo Neves International Airport (Confins) (CNF), in Confins, about 231 km (144 mi) from Tiradentes, 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 Tiradentes?

It depends on where you start. From São Paulo, the drive is 480 km (298 mi) and takes about 6h, costing about R$ 281 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 Tiradentes easy to get to?

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

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