How to get to Jaraguá
Jaraguá lies along the BR-153 (Belém-Brasília) highway, in the center of the state of Goiás, about 120 km from Goiânia, the state capital, 82 km from Anápolis and 230 km from Brasília.
By car
| From | Main route | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goiânia | GO-080, via Nerópolis | about 120 km (121 km, according to Semad) | 1 h 40 min to 2 h |
| Anápolis | BR-153 northbound | about 82 km | 1 h 20 min |
| Brasília | BR-060 to Anápolis, then BR-153; or via Pirenópolis (GO-338/GO-431) | about 230 km (228 km via Pirenópolis; 236 km via Anápolis) | 3 h 20 min to 3 h 40 min |
| Pirenópolis | GO-338 / GO-431 | about 74 km | 1 h 10 min |
| Goianésia | GO-080 | about 59 km | 1 h |
| Ceres | BR-153 northbound | about 61 km | 1 h |
Distances along the shortest road route, center to center, calculated in September 2026 from OpenStreetMap data; times without stops or traffic. Check your GPS on the day of travel.
The BR-153 carries heavy truck traffic: take care when overtaking and at the interchanges leading into town.
By bus
There are daily buses between Goiânia and Jaraguá. Ticket-sales platforms list, among others, the companies Evolução Transportes, Expresso Marly, Expresso União and Viação Goianésia on the Goiânia-Jaraguá route. There are also lines from Brasília that stop in the town. Schedules and fares change: check with the bus company or a ticket platform before traveling, searching for "Jaraguá (GO)", not "Jaraguá do Sul".
Companies listed on ticket-sales platforms in September 2026. The official timetable for intercity lines is published by AGR (the Goiás Regulatory Agency).
By air
The nearest airports with commercial flights are Goiânia (GYN), about 115 km away, and Brasília (BSB), about 220 km away. From either one you can continue by bus (from the bus stations) or by rental car.
Arriving in town
The town sits right by the highway. The clothing stores are concentrated in the Setor Aeroporto district and on Avenida JK; the historic center, with its churches and the road up the mountain, is a few minutes away. See the map of Jaraguá, the Outlet Jaraguá, the Serra de Jaraguá and where to stay.
Other cities
See the full table of distances from Jaraguá.
Updated on September 24, 2026