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Transfer from Rio de Janeiro to Vila do Abraão

Shared transfer from Rio de Janeiro to Vila do Abraão, on Ilha Grande, with the boat crossing included. We pick you up at your hotel/accommodation or airport and take you to Conceição de Jacareí, where a Flexboat completes the remaining crossing to the island in about 20 minutes. There are 3 daily departures, and the entire journey takes an average of 3 hours. Find all the details, prices, and timetables here.

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Road Transfer + Boat Crossing
Door to Door

Transfer from Rio de Janeiro to Vila do Abraão with Boat Included

We pick you up in Rio de Janeiro and take you to Marina Porto Real, in Conceição de Jacareí, where you board the Flexboat straight to Vila do Abraão. The road transfer and the crossing are sold together, with connected times: the van reaches the pier in time for the boat, and you do not need to worry about driving, parking or tickets.

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We pick up passengers at both Galeão (GIG) and Santos Dumont (SDU) airports.

 

Shared transfer: the most economical option

You travel in a vehicle shared with other passengers, and the boat crossing is already included. We pick up at the door in Rio’s main neighbourhoods, such as Zona Sul, Centro, Barra and Tijuca, as well as at Santos Dumont and Galeão airports. For other neighbourhoods and towns in the region, you board at one of our meeting points along the route.

As we pick up passengers at other addresses, boarding starts at the chosen time and may take up to 1 hour.

 

Private transfer: faster and more comfortable

The vehicle is exclusively for you and your group, with no stops to pick up other passengers. We pick you up at the door at any address in the city of Rio de Janeiro, including the airports, and drive straight to Marina Porto Real. It is about 2 hours by road, with an immediate connection to the boat to Vila do Abraão.

The departure time is set according to the (shared) crossing you choose. You can choose between a standard or executive car, an executive van or a bus, depending on the size of the group.

 

The Ilha Grande tourist tax is charged by Angra dos Reis City Hall and is not included in the transfer prices.

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Transfer from Rio de Janeiro to Vila do Abraão · Timetable

Choose your pick-up window and secure your seat

Choose your time and secure your seat

Rio de Janeiro x Vila do Abraão

Timetable — Rio de Janeiro x Vila do Abraão
Pick-up window in Rio Boat departure Arrival in Vila do Abraão Book
05:45 – 07:15 09:30 10:00 Secure seat →
08:45 – 10:15 12:30 13:00 Secure seat →
12:45 – 14:45 17:00 17:30 Secure seat →

Vila do Abraão x Rio de Janeiro

Timetable — Vila do Abraão x Rio de Janeiro
Boat departure Road transfer departure Flights from (if you are going to the airport) Book
10:00 10:30 14:30 Secure seat →
13:00 13:30 17:30 Secure seat →
17:30 18:00 22:00 Secure seat →

Please note: at busy times the journey may take longer, depending on traffic on the roads and in the city of Rio de Janeiro.

Before you board

Simple, fast and hassle-free

ROAD TRANSFER + BOAT CROSSING - DOOR TO DOOR

We pick you up wherever you are in Rio de Janeiro: hotel, hostel, apartment, friends’ house, airport or bus station. Our coverage area is wide and, outside it, you board at one of the meeting points along our route. The crossing has an immediate connection.

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TRANSFER TIME CONNECTED WITH THE BOAT

The road transfer time is already planned around the boat departure. You do not need to work out the traffic or risk arriving late at the pier. Immediate boarding and a guaranteed seat on the crossing.

The exact pick-up time is sent by WhatsApp the day before ⚠️

CROSSING AT MARINA PORTO REAL

The private pier at Marina Porto Real, located in Conceição de Jacareí, is the closest mainland departure point to Ilha Grande. The approximately 12 km (7.5 miles) crossing takes 20 minutes on average, varying between 15 and 25 minutes depending on sea conditions. The facility offers a covered waiting area with seating and sea views, restrooms, and a convenience store.

More comfort and less time on the boat to Ilha Grande 🏝️

ARRIVAL IN VILA DO ABRAÃO

You arrive at the main pier of Vila do Abraão. There are no cars on the island, so you walk to your guesthouse. The shop of our partner Top Transfer is 3 minutes from the pier, with a team ready to answer questions and help with whatever you need during your stay. If you need assistance with your luggage, porter services known as “Carreteiro Legal” (wearing yellow T-shirts) are available at the pier to transport your bags directly to your guesthouse.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about this transfer

FULL LIST OF PICK-UP / DROP-OFF POINTS IN RIO DE JANEIRO - SHARED TRANSFER

Pick-up / drop-off points in Rio de Janeiro:

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU):
Meet at the INFRAERO information desk (1st floor)
Recommended for: all of downtown Rio

Tom Jobim International Airport (Galeão – GIG):
Terminal 2, international departures. Door D (outside, on the pavement)
Recommended for: Ilha do Governador / Bonsucesso / Brás de Pina / Cordovil / Olaria / Penha /Del Castilho

Neighbourhoods where we pick up at the door, except hard-to-reach places:
Arpoador, Botafogo, Catete, Copacabana, Flamengo, Gávea, Humaitá, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme and Urca.

Neighbourhoods where we pick up at the door, within a limited coverage area:
Barra da Tijuca, Gávea, Glória, Lapa, Lagoa, Laranjeiras, Santa Tereza, Tijuca. At your door or at a nearby meeting point.

Meeting points elsewhere in Rio de Janeiro:

 

DOWNTOWN

– Novohotel Porto Atlântico – Av. Prof. Pereira Reis, 49 – Santo Cristo
Recommended for: Bus station / Cidade Nova / Santo Cristo / Estácio / Rio Comprido / Niterói / Paquetá / São Gonçalo / Itaboraí


– Íbis Santos DumontRecommended for: Niterói / PaquetáTIJUCA AND SURROUNDINGS
– Maracanã – Bellini statue
Recommended for: Tijuca / Andaraí / Grajaú / Vila Isabel / São Cristóvão / São Francisco / Xavier / Meier / Cascadura / Del Castilho / Piedade / Oswaldo Cruz / Riachuelo / Rio Comprido

– Shopping Tijuca
Recommended for: Tijuca / Andaraí / Grajaú / Vila Isabel


COSME VELHO
– Largo do Boticário – Joe Joe Hostel in Cosme Velho
Recommended for: Cosme Velho

 

BARRA
We pick up at the door in most of Barra da Tijuca and have meeting points for those staying in nearby neighbourhoods.
– Av. das Américas, 10.500
Recommended for: Recreio / Vargem Grande / Guaratiba / Jacarepaguá / Curicica / Praça Seca / Taquara

– Barra Point – Av. Armando Lombardi, 350
Recommended for: Itanhangá

– PromoInfo Barra – Av. das Américas, 6.700

Recommended for: Av. Ayrton Senna and Abelardo Bueno/ Jacarepaguá / Curicica / Praça Seca / Taquara

 

SÃO CONRADO

– Hotel Nacional
Recommended for: São Conrado / Joá

– Shopping Fashion Mall
Recommended for: São Conrado / Joá

 

AV. BRASIL
– Posto Medanha – Av. Brasil, 33.570
Recommended for: Campo Grande / Santíssimo / Senador Camará / Bangu / Santa Cruz / Paciência
– Deodoro (former Shell station) – Av. Brasil 2550
Recommended for: Anchieta / Deodoro / Edson Passos / Guadalupe / Nilópolis / Olinda / Realengo / Bento Ribeiro / Madureira / Padre Miguel / Ricardo de Albuquerque
– Motel Champion – Av. Brasil, 19.000
Recommended for: Parada de Lucas / Vista Alegre / Irajá

 

RODOVIA PRESIDENTE DUTRA
– Posto Ipiranga (Nivea) – Rodovia Presidente Dutra km 185
Recommended for: Austin / Queimados / Comendador Soares
– Sta. Alice Seropédica (Bob’s) – Rodovia Presidente Dutra km 204, Lote 65
Recommended for: Japeri / Paracambi / Engenheiro Pedreira / Seropédica
– Posto 13 / Burguer King – Rodovia Presidente Dutra, 228
Recommended for: Belford Roxo / Mesquita / Miguel Couto / Nova Iguaçu
– Posto Galop – Rodovia Presidente Dutra, km163
Recommended for: São João de Meriti / Vilar dos Teles / Pavuna

 

CAXIAS

– Duque de Caxias City Hall: Alameda Esmeralda, 206
Recommended for: Petrópolis / Magé / Xerem / Santa Cruz da Serra / Campos Elisios / Gramach
– Hospital Moacyr do Carmo – Rod. Washington Luiz, 3200
Recommended for: Downtown Caxias

 

ITAGUAÍ
– Parada Costa Verde
Recommended for: Itaguaí / Guaratiba

Once we receive your booking, we will contact you to confirm the pick-up point.

Can I go directly from the Rio de Janeiro airport to Ilha Grande?

We pick up passengers at both Galeão (GIG) and Santos Dumont (SDU) airports.

  • Shared Transfer: Choose a van departure time that begins at least 1 hour after your scheduled landing. Provide your flight number during booking so we can monitor your arrival. Our team will contact you via WhatsApp as the van approaches the meeting point.

  • Private Transfer: A driver will meet you at the arrivals area holding a sign with your name. The boat crossing remains shared, and schedules should be calculated to ensure a viable connection.

  • Arriving on a late flight? We offer a VIP service with a private boat waiting for you at the pier. Contact us via WhatsApp for details.

  • Flight delays: If your flight is delayed, please notify our team as soon as possible so we can adjust your transfer arrangements.

Is the boat crossing included in the transfer?

Yes. The Flexboat ticket to Vila do Abraão is already included, perfectly synchronized with the van’s arrival time.

Do I need to book my transfer in advance?

Yes, always. On public holidays, weekends and in high season, we recommend booking even further ahead. We have a limited number of seats per departure, and they do sell out. When you book online, you get your confirmation right away, then the voucher by e-mail, and you just show it at the pier.

How much luggage can I bring on the transfer?

For shared transfers, each passenger is allowed 1 standard-sized suitcase or backpack plus 1 carry-on bag, which must be kept on your lap or under your feet. If you are traveling with additional luggage, please inform us when booking—extra fees may apply and acceptance depends on available space. On the boat, our crew loads your luggage, and it travels safely covered. For private transfers, select the vehicle size based on your total number of passengers and luggage pieces.

Is the crossing to Ilha Grande safe? Does the boat run in the rain?

Yes. Flexboats are certified by the Brazilian Navy, carry life jackets for every passenger and are operated by experienced sailors. They have a fibreglass hull and inflatable sides, which give stability and safety. They run normally in the rain. In extreme sea conditions, the departure is cancelled for safety and you will be notified immediately.