Cities Near Barbacena
Cities near Barbacena, Brazil: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including São João del Rei, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Juiz de Fora. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Barbacena, Brazil is São João del Rei, about 32 mi (52 km) away — roughly 57 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| São João del Rei | 32 mi / 52 km | 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Conselheiro Lafaiete | 39 mi / 63 km | 1 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Juiz de Fora | 46 mi / 74 km | 1 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Ubá | 54 mi / 87 km | 1 hr 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Ouro Preto | 60 mi / 97 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Viçosa | 66 mi / 106 km | 1 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Cataguases | 70 mi / 113 km | 2 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Valença | 71 mi / 114 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Três Rios | 71 mi / 115 km | 2 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Lavras | 79 mi / 127 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Barbacena
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: São João del Rei, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Juiz de Fora, Ubá, Ouro Preto. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Barbacena include São João del Rei, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Juiz de Fora, Ubá, Ouro Preto. The closest is São João del Rei, about 32 miles (52 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Barbacena
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit São João del Rei
- → Best time to visit Conselheiro Lafaiete
- → Best time to visit Juiz de Fora
- → Best time to visit Ubá
- → Best time to visit Ouro Preto
- → Best time to visit Viçosa
- → Best time to visit Cataguases
- → Best time to visit Valença
- → Best time to visit Três Rios
- → Best time to visit Lavras