Bus Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro from various bus operators like Gontijo, Viação Nacional or Viação Rio Doce for the next days.

today

$49

tomorrow

$49

Tuesday

$57

Wednesday

$49

Thursday

$49

Friday

$57

Saturday

$49

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	23h 6m	9:15 AM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	8:21 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$49	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 9:15:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:21:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 6m
Viação Nacional	23h 10m	8:30 AM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	7:40 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$62	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m
Viação Rio Doce	28h 0m	6:00 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	10:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$128	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	23h 6m	9:15 AM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	8:21 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$49	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 9:15:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:21:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 6m
Viação Nacional	23h 10m	8:30 AM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	7:40 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$61	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m
Viação Rio Doce	28h 0m	6:00 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	10:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$128	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	23h 6m	9:15 AM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	8:21 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$57	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 9:15:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:21:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 6m
Viação Nacional	23h 10m	8:30 AM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	7:40 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$62	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m
Viação Rio Doce	28h 0m	6:00 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	10:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$119	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro via Itabuna, BA, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Rota Transportes
  
  23h 51m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Ilhéus, BA
  Bus Station
  
  9:30 AM
  
  Itabuna, BA
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from Rota Transportes goes from Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
- Gontijo
  
  22h 26m
  
  0
  
  9:55 AM
  
  Itabuna, BA
  Bus Station
  
  8:21 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $48
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 9:55:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:21:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 26m
Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	23h 6m	9:15 AM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	8:21 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Economy	$49	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 9:15:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:21:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 6m
	Viação Nacional	23h 10m	8:30 AM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	7:40 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Economy	$62	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	23h 6m	9:15 AM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	8:21 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$49	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 9:15:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:21:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 6m
Gontijo	24h 30m	12:00 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	12:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$57	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 30m
Viação Nacional	23h 10m	8:30 AM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	7:40 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$62	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m
Viação Rio Doce	28h 0m	6:00 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	10:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$128	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	23h 0m	9:15 AM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	8:15 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Basic	$57	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 9:15:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
	Viação Nacional	23h 10m	8:30 AM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	7:40 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Economy	$62	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro via Itabuna, BA, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Rota Transportes
  
  23h 51m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Ilhéus, BA
  Bus Station
  
  9:30 AM
  
  Itabuna, BA
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from Rota Transportes goes from Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
- Gontijo
  
  22h 26m
  
  0
  
  9:55 AM
  
  Itabuna, BA
  Bus Station
  
  8:21 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $48
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 9:55:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:21:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 26m
Travel time is 0h 51m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	25h 36m	6:40 AM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	8:16 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$49	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 6:40:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/2/2026 8:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 36m
Gontijo	23h 6m	9:15 AM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	8:21 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$49	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 9:15:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/2/2026 8:21:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 6m
Gontijo	24h 50m	7:30 AM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	8:20 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$62	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/2/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 50m
Viação Rio Doce	28h 0m	6:00 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	10:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$128	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/2/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro is $49 on 7/26/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Ilhéus, BA and Rio de Janeiro

See here how frequent the connections between Ilhéus, BA and Rio de Janeiro are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Ilhéus, BA and Rio de Janeiro.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 66 buses from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Ilhéus, BA and Rio de Janeiro, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Gontijo, Viação Nacional and Viação Rio Doce that travel 11 times every day by bus from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro starting from $49!

Cheapest Bus	$49
Fastest Bus	23h 0m
Earliest Bus	8:30 AM
Latest Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	624.0 miles
Bus Companies	Gontijo, Viação Nacional and Viação Rio Doce

Cheapest bus connections from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 11 buses from 3 bus companies leave Ilhéus, BA for Rio de Janeiro: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$52

Monday 07/27

$52

Tuesday 07/28

$60

Wednesday 07/29

$52

Thursday 07/30

$49

Friday 07/31

$62

Saturday 08/01

$49

Sunday 08/02

$52

Monday 08/03

$52

Tuesday 08/04

$59

Wednesday 08/05

$52

Thursday 08/06

$49

Friday 08/07

$61

Saturday 08/08

$49

Sunday 08/09

$52

Monday 08/10

$52

Tuesday 08/11

$61

Wednesday 08/12

$52

Thursday 08/13

$49

Friday 08/14

$61

Saturday 08/15

$49

Sunday 08/16

$52

Monday 08/17

$52

Tuesday 08/18

$60

Wednesday 08/19

$52

Thursday 08/20

$49

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $49, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $57.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro, with $49. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $119.

How to save money travelling from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Ilhéus, BA and Rio de Janeiro

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Ilhéus, BA and Rio de Janeiro.

Bus Station

Av. Gov. Roberto Santos 15

Olivença

Pontal

Bus Station Novo Rio

Avenida Francisco Bicalho 01

Hotel Golden Park

Glória

Menezes Côrtes Bus Station

Rua São José 35

Campo Grande

Rua Aurélio de Figueiredo 1515

Metrô São Francisco Xavier

Avenida Heitor Beltrão

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro? Or which bus companies serve the route Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a Ilhéus, BA Rio de Janeiro bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $49 and takes 23h 6m to reach Rio de Janeiro. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $49 and $130. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Rio de Janeiro.

On average, how many connections are available from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro each day?

Every day, the Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro take?

The fastest bus from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro is offered by Gontijo and takes 23h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $61. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus arriving in Rio de Janeiro from Ilhéus, BA starts at 8:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus trip departing from Ilhéus, BA for Rio de Janeiro starts at 6:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Ilhéus, BA Rio de Janeiro route?

When traveling by bus from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro, passengers can travel with Gontijo, Viação Nacional and Viação Rio Doce. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Ilhéus, BA and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between Ilhéus, BA and Rio de Janeiro by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Gontijo, Viação Nacional and Viação Rio Doce.

What can I take with me on the Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Ilhéus, BA Rio de Janeiro bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Ilhéus, BA Rio de Janeiro bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Ilhéus, BA and to Rio de Janeiro

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Ilhéus, BA and to Rio de Janeiro. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!