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

today

$100

tomorrow

Sunday

$109

Monday

$94

Tuesday

$97

Wednesday

Thursday

$96

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	40h 23m	8:00 PM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	12:23 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Economy	$100	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 7/24/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:23:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 23m
	Viação Nacional	39h 17m	11:16 PM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	2:33 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Economy	$218	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 7/24/2026 11:16:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $218 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 17m

Did you know that if you travel from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Rota Transportes
  
  42h 30m
  
  0
  
  1:20 AM
  
  Maceió
  Central Bus Station
  
  6:15 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Rota Transportes goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 7/25/2026 1:20:00 AM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
- Itapemirim Suzantur
  
  36h 20m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  7:50 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $64
  
  A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 7/25/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 20m
Travel time is 3h 13m longer, but you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Nacional	41h 42m	11:16 PM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	4:58 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Basic	$109	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 11:16:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:58:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 42m

Did you know that if you travel from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $33? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Rota Transportes
  
  44h 40m
  
  0
  
  7:30 PM
  
  Maceió
  Central Bus Station
  
  11:58 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Rota Transportes goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 7:30:00 PM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:58:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 28m
- Aguia Branca
  
  40h 11m
  
  0
  
  11:59 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  4:10 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $59
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 11:59:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 11m
Travel time is 2h 58m longer, but you will save $33

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	40h 23m	8:00 PM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	12:23 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Basic	$94	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:23:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 23m

Did you know that if you travel from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Rota Transportes
  
  44h 40m
  
  0
  
  7:30 PM
  
  Maceió
  Central Bus Station
  
  11:58 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Rota Transportes goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 7:30:00 PM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:58:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 28m
- Aguia Branca
  
  40h 11m
  
  0
  
  11:59 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  4:10 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $59
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 11:59:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 11m
Travel time is 4h 17m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	40h 23m	8:00 PM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	12:23 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$97	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:23:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 23m
Gontijo	39h 6m	12:52 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	3:58 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$181	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 12:52:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:58:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 6m
Gontijo	39h 11m	1:17 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	4:28 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$181	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 1:17:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:28:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 11m
Gontijo	39h 11m	1:37 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	4:48 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$181	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 1:37:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:48:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 11m

Did you know that if you travel from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Rota Transportes
  
  44h 40m
  
  0
  
  7:30 PM
  
  Maceió
  Central Bus Station
  
  11:58 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Rota Transportes goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 7:30:00 PM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:58:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 28m
- Aguia Branca
  
  40h 11m
  
  0
  
  11:59 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  4:10 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $59
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 11:59:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 11m
Travel time is 5h 34m longer, but you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	41h 23m	7:15 PM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	12:38 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Basic	$96	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 7:15:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:38:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 23m

Did you know that if you travel from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Rota Transportes
  
  44h 0m
  
  0
  
  1:20 AM
  
  Maceió
  Central Bus Station
  
  6:15 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Rota Transportes goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 1:20:00 AM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
- Aguia Branca
  
  38h 20m
  
  0
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  9:20 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $59
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/2/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 20m
Travel time is 2h 37m longer, but you will save $20

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro is $94 on 8/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Maceió and Rio de Janeiro

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily buses from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Maceió and Rio de Janeiro.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 21 buses from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro, while Night sees the fewest connections between Maceió and Rio de Janeiro, with 18 offers.

Facts about the bus from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Gontijo and Viação Nacional that travel 7 times every day by bus from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro starting from $94!

Cheapest Bus	$94
Fastest Bus	39h 6m
Earliest Bus	8:00 PM
Latest Bus	7:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	1,042.6 miles
Bus Companies	Gontijo and Viação Nacional

Cheapest bus connections from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Maceió for Rio de Janeiro: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$103

Saturday 07/25

$126

Sunday 07/26

$133

Monday 07/27

$100

Tuesday 07/28

$97

Wednesday 07/29

$137

Thursday 07/30

$103

Friday 07/31

$105

Saturday 08/01

$125

Sunday 08/02

$125

Monday 08/03

$94

Tuesday 08/04

$97

Wednesday 08/05

$117

Thursday 08/06

$103

Friday 08/07

$103

Saturday 08/08

$142

Sunday 08/09

$125

Monday 08/10

$99

Tuesday 08/11

$97

Wednesday 08/12

$113

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

$103

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro

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

With a price starting from $94, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $108.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro, with $94. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $94.

How to save money travelling from Maceió 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 Maceió 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 Maceió 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 Maceió to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Maceió and Rio de Janeiro

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

Central Bus Station

Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió R. João Paulo II, s/n - Feitosa, AL

Rua Barão de Atalaia

Rua Barão de Atalaia 540

Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho Bus Station

Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho, 1742-1808 - ????? Maceió - AL, República Federativa do Brasil Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho, 1742-1808 - ????? Maceió - AL, República Federativa do Brasil

Rua Doutor Pontes de Miranda Bus Stop

Serraria Bus Stop

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 Maceió to Rio de Janeiro

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

FAQs about the Maceió to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a Maceió Rio de Janeiro bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $94 and takes 40h 23m to reach Rio de Janeiro. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $94 and $218. 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 Maceió to Rio de Janeiro each day?

Every day, the Maceió to Rio de Janeiro bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro take?

The fastest bus from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro is offered by Gontijo and takes 39h 6m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $193. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus arriving in Rio de Janeiro from Maceió starts at 8:00 PM. 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 Maceió to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus trip departing from Maceió for Rio de Janeiro starts at 7:15 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 Maceió Rio de Janeiro route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Maceió and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between Maceió 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 and Viação Nacional.

What can I take with me on the Maceió 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 Maceió 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 Maceió 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 Maceió to Rio de Janeiro on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Maceió 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 Maceió and to Rio de Janeiro

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