center. Regular city buses depart every 20-30 minutes on business days and cost only RS2.60, RS.1 on Sundays. The Airport Shuttle departs every 20 minutes on business days and is quicker than the city buses and much more comfortable, but its fare is RS8.00. Taxi cabs are available 24 hours per day, but the fare varies on the final destination. You can plan on roughly RS50 to go downtown. There are more than 4 rental companies in site.
By train
Due to the Brazilian government decision on not providing passenger train services anymore, Curitiba is no longer serviced by scheduled passenger train service. However, there is a touristic train route that goes to Paraná State's ocean coast, reaching its end in Paranagua. It is definitely a worthwhile ride for those willing to see natural and Atlantic Forrest scenery, with many waterfalls, cliffs, peaks and historic sites. For more information see the Do section
By car
Coming from Sao Paulo use BR-116 South. From Florianopolis use BR-101. From Porto Alegre use BR-116 North.
Get around
Curitiba has a very simple and practical transportation system. Public transportation consists entirely of buses. A metro line is in construction. There are several different types of bus, each with a different function.
Driving can be difficult for those who are not used to the traffic in Curitiba, especially for first comers. In the central area, there are many one-way streets, parking restrictions as well as pedestrian-only and bus-only streets. Bus lanes are very common in Curitiba, as the city has over 60 km (38 miles) of them. Most avenues are wide and have spacious sidewalks and they are mostly laid out in a grid system in the city center area.
Public transportation is probably the best option for those visiting the city. The fare is RS2.60 and RS1.00 on Sundays, and you can connect for free between the bus routes if you connect inside the bus depots
