Rio de Janeiro – Praça XV Ferry Station
Ferry port for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Barcas Rio’s downtown hub at Praça XV serves Guanabara Bay ferries to Niterói (Praça Arariboia and Charitas), Paquetá and Cocotá.
Ferries from Rio de Janeiro – Praça XV Ferry Station
3 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charitas (Niterói) | Up to 28m | Barcas Rio | Foot only |
| Niterói (Praça Arariboia) | Up to 22m | Barcas Rio | Foot only |
| Paquetá Island | Up to 1h 21m | Barcas Rio | Foot only |
Sailing patterns from Rio de Janeiro – Praça XV Ferry Station
- Rio de Janeiro (Praça XV) → Niterói (Praça Arariboia)
Every 15–20 minutes on weekdays; every 30 minutes on Saturdays; hourly on Sundays and holidays
Source: Barcas Rio line Praça Arariboia – Praça XV, checked 2026-09-29
- Rio de Janeiro (Praça XV) → Charitas (Niterói)
Weekdays only: every 20 minutes 07:00–10:00 and 17:00–20:00 from Praça XV, plus midday departures
Source: Barcas Rio line Praça XV – Charitas, checked 2026-09-29
- Rio de Janeiro (Praça XV) → Paquetá Island
12 departures on weekdays, 13 at weekends and holidays, each way
Source: Barcas Rio line Praça XV – Paquetá, checked 2026-09-29
Ferry Operators at Rio de Janeiro – Praça XV Ferry Station
Passenger terminal: Praça Quinze de Novembro s/n, Centro, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, CEP 20221-250
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Niterói (Arariboia) up to 22 min; Charitas up to 28 min; Paquetá up to 81 min
Bicycles travel free subject to space (folding bikes only on the Charitas line)
Sources: barcasrio.com.br · barcasrio.com.br · barcasrio.com.br · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Ferry Routes from Rio de Janeiro – Praça XV Ferry Station
Rio de Janeiro (Praça XV) → Niterói (Praça Arariboia)
Crossing: Up to 22m · Barcas Rio
Rio de Janeiro (Praça XV) → Charitas (Niterói)
Crossing: Up to 28m · Barcas Rio
Rio de Janeiro (Praça XV) → Paquetá Island
Crossing: Up to 1h 21m · Barcas Rio
Port Logistics & Accommodation
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