Goiânia to Barro Alto: route, distance and bus

About 245 km on the most common route, or a direct bus on the line regulated by AGR.

Updated on October 4, 2026 ✓ Information checked on October 4, 2026 adapted from the Portuguese original

Goiânia, the state capital, is Barro Alto’s main reference for services, shopping and flights. The trip is entirely by road and takes about 3 hours.

By car

Approximate distance: ~245 km (route calculation with OpenStreetMap data, October 2026). Other sources quote 220 to 250 km depending on the route.

Most common route:

Leave Goiânia on the BR-153/BR-060 towards Anápolis.
From Anápolis, take the BR-414 north.
Continue to the BR-080, which leads to Barro Alto.

Alternative via Goianésia: you can also head north to Goianésia and take the GO-080 to Barro Alto (about 50 km between the two towns). Goianésia is larger and has more services. Compare both routes in your navigation app on the day.

By bus

The Goiás regulatory agency (AGR) lists the conventional Goiânia – Barro Alto line (no. 01.053-00), run by Auto Viação Goianésia. Timetables are published by AGR and updated periodically. Ticket aggregators show a journey of about 4h50, longer than by car because of the stops.

On arrival

See where to stay, where to eat and the town’s useful phone numbers.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Goiânia to Barro Alto by car?

About 3 hours for roughly 245 km, according to a route calculation with OpenStreetMap data. Stops, roadworks and traffic leaving Goiânia can add time.

Is there a direct bus from Goiânia to Barro Alto?

AGR lists the conventional Goiânia – Barro Alto line (no. 01.053-00), run by Auto Viação Goianésia. Check current timetables on the AGR page or with the company.

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