How to Get to San Bernardino

Complete guide on how to get to San Bernardino. From Asunción, airport or by car. Route, time and practical tips.

From Asunción

The most common way to get to San Bernardino is from Asunción, the capital of Paraguay.

By Car

Distance: 50 km

Time: 45-60 minutos

Route: Ruta 2 (estrada principal)

Exit from Asunción via Ruta 2 heading east. Paved and well-signposted road.

By Bus

Time: 1h - 1h30

Departure: Terminal de Ônibus de Assunção

Regular lines depart from Asunción terminal. Check updated schedules.

Taxi/Remise

Time: 45-60 minutos

Cost: ~150.000 - 300.000 PYG

Taxi or remise service available. Agree on price beforehand.

From the Airport

Asunción International Airport (Silvio Pettirossi International Airport) is about 35 km from San Bernardino.

By Car

Distance: 35 km (aeroporto) + 50 km (Assunção-San Bernardino) = 85 km

Time: 1h15 - 1h30

Exit the airport towards Asunción, then take Ruta 2 to San Bernardino.

Taxi/Remise

Time: 1h15 - 1h30

Cost: ~300.000 - 500.000 PYG

Taxi or remise from the airport. Agree on price beforehand.

From Brazil

For those coming from Brazil, they usually enter Paraguay via Foz do Iguaçu or Ponta Porã.

Via Foz do Iguaçu

Distance: ~350 km

Time: 4-5 horas

Via Ruta 2. Main route for those coming from southern Brazil.

Via Ponta Porã

Distance: ~350 km

Time: 4-5 horas

Via Ruta 1 to Asunción, then Ruta 2 to San Bernardino.

Important Tips

  • Have GPS or map - Ruta 2 is well signposted, but it helps to have navigation
  • Fuel: there are stations on Ruta 2, but refuel before leaving Asunción
  • Documentation: have vehicle documents and valid license
  • Tolls: check if there are tolls on the route and have change
  • Schedules: avoid peak hours if possible (entry/exit from Asunción)