Ipanema and Leblon are among the most popular neighbourhoods to stay in Rio. From Galeão it is about 30 km, slightly further than Copacabana. Here are the ways to get from GIG to Ipanema: ride-hailing app, taxi, express bus and private transfer.
LECD71 express bus
The LECD71 (Galeão – Leblon) line runs via the city centre, Flamengo, Botafogo, Copacabana and Ipanema, ending in Leblon. The fare is around R$ 25, with departures roughly every hour from 5am to 10pm. Allow 1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min to Ipanema.
Uber from Galeão to Ipanema
As a guide, an UberX to Ipanema costs between R$ 70 and R$ 100, depending on demand. Pickup is on the departures level at Galeão.
Taxi from Galeão to Ipanema
On the meter, the ride to Ipanema costs roughly R$ 120 to R$ 145. The executive taxi, with a fixed fare, is over R$ 200.
Galeão – Ipanema transfer
The driver waits at arrivals with a name sign, tracks your flight and takes you to the door of your hotel or apartment, at a fixed price.
Galeão – Ipanema transfer at a fixed price
Enter your flight and your address in Ipanema or Leblon to see the transfer price.
Comparison
| Transport | Time | Approx. price | Door to door |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express bus | 1 h 15 min–1 h 45 min | Around R$ 25 | No |
| Uber / 99 | 45 min–1 h 05 min + wait | R$ 70–100 | Yes |
| Regular taxi | 45 min–1 h 05 min | R$ 120–145 | Yes |
| Private transfer | 45 min–1 h 05 min, no wait | Check price | Yes |
Which one should you choose?
- Alone with light luggage, during the day: the LECD71 express bus.
- Couple, during the day, without high surge pricing: ride-hailing app.
- Family, group, late-night arrival or business trip: private transfer.
See also GIG to Copacabana, Uber, taxi or transfer at Galeão and, if you are on a domestic flight, Santos Dumont to Copacabana and Ipanema.
