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How to get from Foz to Ciudad del Este: by bus, on foot or by car
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The Friendship Bridge is 550 meters long and has a pedestrian walkway
To get from Foz do Iguaçu to Ciudad del Este, you can take the international bus at the TTU (downtown Foz), go by car or taxi to the Friendship Bridge and cross on foot: it's a 550-meter crossing with a protected walkway, about 15 minutes walking. Bring your RG in good condition, your CIN or passport.
Quick answer: You can reach Ciudad del Este by bus (urban line from TTU terminal, then walk across the 550-meter Friendship Bridge, or international line through customs), on foot (taxi/Uber to the bridge, cross the pedestrian walkway in ~15 minutes, then 15-20 minutes more to the shopping center), or by car (though customs lines are long during peak hours and weekends). Most shoppers prefer walking.
By bus: at the TTU (Urban Transport Terminal), in downtown Foz, there's the urban "Ponte da Amizade" line (get off at the stop before the bridge and cross on foot) and the international line, on the outer side of the terminal, which goes through customs and drops you in Ciudad del Este.
On foot: many people go by car, taxi or Uber to near the Friendship Bridge and cross on foot. The bridge is 550 meters long and has a protected pedestrian walkway; the crossing takes ~15 minutes. From the end of the bridge to Ciudad del Este's shopping center it's another 15-20 minutes on foot (or by mototaxi, common on both sides).
By car: possible, but the customs line can be long at peak hours and on weekends; those going just to shop usually prefer to cross on foot.
Documents: RG in good condition, CIN or passport (CNH is not valid). Day shopping trips usually don't go through migration control, but you must have your document with you.
Timing tip: CDE's shops open early and bridge traffic builds up through the morning, the earlier, the better.
Live data: check bridge traffic now before crossing.
Source: Combo Iguassu · verified Jun/2026
Frequently asked questions
- How do I cross the Friendship Bridge on foot?
- The bridge is 550 meters long with a protected walkway. The crossing takes about 15 minutes, and on the other side downtown Ciudad del Este is a 15-20 minute walk away.
- Is there a bus from Foz to Ciudad del Este?
- Yes. At the TTU, in downtown Foz, there's an urban line to the Friendship Bridge and an international line that crosses customs and drops you in Ciudad del Este.
- Is it worth going to Ciudad del Este by car?
- The customs line can be long at peak hours. Those going just to shop usually prefer to park near the bridge and cross on foot.
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