Island in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Getting around Ilha Grande
How to get around Ilha Grande
No cars on the island: walk trails or take water taxis and schooners between beaches. Reach it by ferry or speedboat from Angra dos Reis or Conceição de Jacareí.
Ways to get around Ilha Grande
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Ferry from Angra dos Reis | About 25–45 BRL | Around 1.5 h to Abraão; seats sell out in season |
| Water taxi | About 40–150 BRL | Per person to beaches like Lopes Mendes; confirm the return time |
| Trails | Free | Abraão to Lopes Mendes takes about 2–3 h one way |
Taxis in Ilha Grande
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps or cars. Use water taxis and your own feet; pousadas help book boats.
Arriving in Ilha Grande
Rio de Janeiro via bus and ferry (GIG)
Bus Rio to Angra dos Reis 2.5–3.5 h, about 60–120 BRL, then ferry to Abraão about 25–45 BRL, 1.5 h; arrive early.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. A valid home licence plus an IDP is accepted for up to 180 days; carry both when driving.
- Onward travel in Brazil: Distances are huge: fly between regions with LATAM, GOL or Azul. Comfortable overnight buses link nearby states; there are almost no long-distance passenger trains.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Ilha Grande?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps or cars. Use water taxis and your own feet; pousadas help book boats.
What's the best way to get around Ilha Grande?
No cars on the island: walk trails or take water taxis and schooners between beaches. Reach it by ferry or speedboat from Angra dos Reis or Conceição de Jacareí.
How do I get from the airport to Ilha Grande?
Bus Rio to Angra dos Reis 2.5–3.5 h, about 60–120 BRL, then ferry to Abraão about 25–45 BRL, 1.5 h; arrive early.
Is Ilha Grande walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- LATAM Airlines
- GOL
- Azul
- ClickBus (intercity buses)
- Ilha Grande State Park (INEA)
- Prefeitura de Angra dos Reis
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