Transfer Options from Curitiba Airport to the City Centre

Curitiba is the bustling capital city of Paraná in Brazil. There are plenty of charming attractions to explore in Curitiba, including the stunning Botanical Gardens, the fascinating Oscar Niemeyer Museum and the famous Opera House, which houses many intimate performances.

When it comes to Curitiba airport transportation to the city centre, you have two options; taxi or bus. Taking a Curitiba airport taxi is the quickest way to travel as it takes just 20 minutes and costs around €14 (BRL 70), making it a very affordable transfer option. An even cheaper way to get from Afonso Pena airport to Curitiba is to take the Aeroporto Executivo bus. The bus costs just €3 (BRL 15) one way but takes at least 40 minutes to reach the city.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€14	20min	24/7
Bus	€6	40min	06:30–20:20

How to get from Curitiba Airport to the City by Taxi

A quick, easy and stress-free way to get from Curitiba airport to the city is to take an Afonso Pena airport taxi. The journey time is just 20 minutes and the cost is a very affordable €14 (BRL 70).

Cost of a taxi from Afonso Pena Airport to Curitiba

There’s no set-rate fare for the journey from Afonso Pena airport to Curitiba, you will be charged using a taximeter based on distance. The average fare will be around €14 (BRL 70), but if you’d prefer your Curitiba airport transportation to the city centre to have a fixed rate, you can book in advance with Welcome Pickups.

Cost

€14 (BRL 70)

Trip Duration

20 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 outside of Afonso Pena Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Curitiba Airport?

Taxis are readily available 24/7 from right outside the arrivals hall at Afonso Pena airport.

Convenience

Taking a taxi from Curitiba airport to the city is the quickest and most convenient way to travel. You won’t have to wait for the busy public bus or have to navigate your way through the centre of Curitiba to your hotel. Instead, you can make your way to the door of your hotel in just 20 minutes.

Editor’s Note

If you're travelling in a group of 4 people, you can split the cost of a taxi and pay around the same as you would for the public bus per person.

Useful Tips

Ensure your driver switches on their taximeter before you leave the airport.

Not all drivers speak English, try to write down the address of your hotel and show it to your driver.

You must pay for your taxi ride in cash in the local currency.

How to get from Curitiba Airport to the City by Bus

The Aeroporto Executivo bus runs from Curitiba airport to the city every day of the week. The journey time is around 40 minutes, but the cost of a ticket is €3 (BRL 15), making it a very affordable transfer option.

How much is the bus from Afonso Pena Airport to Curitiba?

The cost of a one-way ticket on the Aeroporto Executivo bus from Afonso Pena airport to Curitiba is €3 (BRL 15) if you pay in cash, or €2 (BRL 10) if you book in advance and pay by card.

Cost

€3 (BRL 15)

Trip Duration

40 Min.

*There's a waiting time of up to 30 minutes for the Aeroporto Executivo bus.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The Aeroporto Executivo bus runs from 06:30 to 20:20 Monday to Saturday and 08:00 to 13:30 on Sundays.

Where do I find the bus at Curitiba Airport?

The Aeroporto Executivo bus stops right outside the arrivals hall at Afonso Pena airport. Simply walk through the exit doors and look for the grey bus with the correct name on the front.

Convenience

Taking the bus for your Curitiba airport transportation to the city centre is a great budget option, but it’s not the most convenient way to travel. You will need to wait for up to 30 minutes for the bus during the week, and much longer on Sundays. Plus, once you reach the city centre, you will need to find alternate transport to reach your hotel.

Timetables

Aeroporto Executivo Bus

Editor’s Note

If you're travelling in a group or with lots of luggage, I recommend taking a taxi instead of the bus, as it's much more convenient and still affordable.

Useful Tips

You can purchase your tickets in advance to save.

There's no luggage storage on the bus.

If paying for your ticket in cash, be sure to bring small change in the local currency.

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What’s the distance from Curitiba airport to the city centre? 

The distance from Curitiba airport to the city centre is 17 km. If you’re taking an Afonso Pena airport taxi for your transfer, it will take around 20 minutes to reach the city. On the other hand, if you’re taking the Aeroporto Executivo bus, it will take at least 40 minutes to reach Curitiba.

What’s the cost of a taxi from Afonso Pena airport to Curitiba? 

The local taxi drivers will charge you around €14 (BRL 70) for the journey from Afonso Pena airport to Curitiba. However, the exact price will be calculated using a taximeter. If you’d prefer a fixed price for your Curitiba airport transportation to the city centre, we recommend booking in advance with Welcome Pickups.

How do I get from Afonso Pena airport to Curitiba Centro?

There are two ways to get from Curitiba airport to the city centre, taxi or bus. Taking a Curitiba airport taxi will take just 20 minutes to reach the city and will cost around €14 (BRL 70). The Aeroporto Executivo bus will cost just €3 (BRL 15), but it will take at least 40 minutes to reach Curitiba city centre.

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