TRANSPORTATION
Suggested routes to PUCPR
Route from Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR)
When taking the bus, it is recommended to walk to the "tube" at the main exit of the airport and wait for the E32 bus named: route AIRPORT / BOQUEIRÃO. The URBS card does not work on this bus, check the possibility of paying with a debit/credit card or cash (R$6,00).
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Get off at the "Boqueirão" terminal, take the 508 "Sítio Cercado" bus (anti-clockwise) and get off at the stop in front of "Teatro Paiol". Walk to Street "Guabirotuba" towards the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR), opposite to the "Paiol Steakhouse"and in five blocks you will be at the university.
ANOTHER OPTION
When taking the bus, it is recommended to leave the airport and walk to Street "Teixeira Soares" number 1016 and wait for the E68 bus named: route QUISSANA CURITIBA VIA AVENIDA DAS TORRES. The URBS card does not work on this bus, check the possibility of paying with a debit/credit card or cash (R$6,00).
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Take the bus to Avenue "Comendador Franco" number 1689 and get off the bus near the market "Atacadão", go left (opposite the market BIG), enter Street "Aquelino Orestes Baglioli" and in two blocks you will be at the university.
Payment methods for buses in Curitiba
Cash Payment
According to the routes presented above, you should check if there is a change of buses inside or outside the terminals, since outside the terminals it will always be necessary to buy another ticket, with a value of R$6,00, paying in cash (updated on 06/04/2023).
Payment by Debit or Credit Card
The use of a debit or credit card is possible when it has the approximation payment function, however, not all buses and terminals accept this payment, with a value of R$6,00 (updated on 06/04/2023).
Payment by URBS Card
The URBS cards work on the urban bus network in Curitiba, and can be acquired via registration or also when buying a single card at selected newsstands.
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To load credits on the card, payment can be made via the "156 Curitiba app", cash payment at the bus terminals or via WhatsApp, however, using this method, the recharge can take up to 72 hours to be carried out and there is a fee.
For more information: https://www.urbs.curitiba.pr.gov.br/utilidades/cartao-transporte.
Apps
156 Curitiba
In the app it is possible to check the bus schedule in the city of Curitiba.
Google Maps
We suggest using the application version of the program (higher than the website).
Moovit
We suggest using the web version of the program (it works better than the app).
Uber
This application allows you to request rides with drivers from different categories.
URBS
On the website, it is possible to consult the timetable in the box located on the right, looking for the name or number of the bus.
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This application allows you to request rides with drivers from different categories.