Bus Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR from various bus operators like Auto Viação Catarinense or Expresso Nordeste for the next days.

today

$71

tomorrow

$71

Monday

$71

Tuesday

$71

Wednesday

$64

Thursday

$68

Friday

$71

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Auto Viação Catarinense	28h 0m	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	5:00 PM	Foz do Iguaçu, PR	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$71	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/25/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Foz do Iguaçu, PR (Brazil) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $71 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
Auto Viação Catarinense	28h 0m	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	5:00 PM	Foz do Iguaçu, PR	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$71	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Foz do Iguaçu, PR (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 0m
Expresso Nordeste	25h 25m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	11:25 AM	Foz do Iguaçu, PR	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$74	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Foz do Iguaçu, PR (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 25m
Auto Viação Catarinense	26h 20m	1:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:05 PM	Foz do Iguaçu, PR	Central Bus Station	Basic	$158	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 1:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Foz do Iguaçu, PR (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Auto Viação Catarinense	28h 0m	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	5:00 PM	Foz do Iguaçu, PR	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$71	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Foz do Iguaçu, PR (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 0m
Expresso Nordeste	25h 25m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	11:25 AM	Foz do Iguaçu, PR	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$71	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Foz do Iguaçu, PR (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 25m
Auto Viação Catarinense	29h 20m	7:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:20 PM	Foz do Iguaçu, PR	Central Bus Station	Basic	$149	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Foz do Iguaçu, PR (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR via São Paulo, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Auto Viação Catarinense
  
  25h 55m
  
  0
  
  11:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  6:10 AM
  
  São Paulo
  Tietê Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 11:00:00 PM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
- Expresso Nordeste
  
  16h 55m
  
  0
  
  8:00 AM
  
  São Paulo
  Barra Funda Bus Station
  
  12:55 AM
  
  Foz do Iguaçu, PR
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $50
  
  A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Foz do Iguaçu, PR (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Auto Viação Catarinense	28h 0m	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	5:00 PM	Foz do Iguaçu, PR	Central Bus Station		Basic	$71	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Foz do Iguaçu, PR (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 0m
	Expresso Nordeste	25h 25m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	11:25 AM	Foz do Iguaçu, PR	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$74	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Foz do Iguaçu, PR (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR via São Paulo, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Auto Viação Catarinense
  
  25h 55m
  
  0
  
  11:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  6:10 AM
  
  São Paulo
  Tietê Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 11:00:00 PM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
- Expresso Nordeste
  
  16h 55m
  
  0
  
  8:00 AM
  
  São Paulo
  Barra Funda Bus Station
  
  12:55 AM
  
  Foz do Iguaçu, PR
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $50
  
  A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Foz do Iguaçu, PR (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Expresso Nordeste	25h 25m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	11:25 AM	Foz do Iguaçu, PR	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$64	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Foz do Iguaçu, PR (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 25m
	Auto Viação Catarinense	28h 0m	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	5:00 PM	Foz do Iguaçu, PR	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$71	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Foz do Iguaçu, PR (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Expresso Nordeste	25h 25m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	11:25 AM	Foz do Iguaçu, PR	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$68	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Foz do Iguaçu, PR (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 25m
	Auto Viação Catarinense	28h 0m	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	5:00 PM	Foz do Iguaçu, PR	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$71	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Foz do Iguaçu, PR (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $71 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
	Auto Viação Catarinense	28h 0m	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	5:00 PM	Foz do Iguaçu, PR	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$71	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Foz do Iguaçu, PR (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 0m
	Expresso Nordeste	25h 25m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	11:25 AM	Foz do Iguaçu, PR	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$74	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Foz do Iguaçu, PR (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR via São Paulo, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Auto Viação Catarinense
  
  25h 55m
  
  0
  
  11:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  6:10 AM
  
  São Paulo
  Tietê Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 11:00:00 PM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
- Expresso Nordeste
  
  16h 55m
  
  0
  
  8:00 AM
  
  São Paulo
  Barra Funda Bus Station
  
  12:55 AM
  
  Foz do Iguaçu, PR
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $50
  
  A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Foz do Iguaçu, PR (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save $9

Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Foz do Iguaçu, PR

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Foz do Iguaçu, PR.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 42 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Foz do Iguaçu, PR, with 42 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/29/2026 costs just $64, from Expresso Nordeste

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR

Compare all providers like Auto Viação Catarinense and Expresso Nordeste that travel 12 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR starting from $64!

Cheapest Bus	$64
Fastest Bus	25h 25m
Earliest Bus	1:00 PM
Latest Bus	1:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	737.7 miles
Bus Companies	Auto Viação Catarinense and Expresso Nordeste

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR

Every day, 12 buses from 2 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Foz do Iguaçu, PR: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 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

Saturday 07/25

$85

Sunday 07/26

$75

Monday 07/27

$71

Tuesday 07/28

$74

Wednesday 07/29

$64

Thursday 07/30

$71

Friday 07/31

$71

Saturday 08/01

$132

Sunday 08/02

$71

Monday 08/03

$71

Tuesday 08/04

$75

Wednesday 08/05

$101

Thursday 08/06

$71

Friday 08/07

$71

Saturday 08/08

$71

Sunday 08/09

$101

Monday 08/10

$71

Tuesday 08/11

$71

Wednesday 08/12

$101

Thursday 08/13

$71

Friday 08/14

$91

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR

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

With a price starting from $64, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $71.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR, with $64. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $71.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR

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 Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR 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 Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR, 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 Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Foz do Iguaçu, PR

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

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

Central Bus Station

Terminal Rodoviária Internacional

Hotel

Três Pinheiros

R. Edmundo de Barros 3839

Av. Juscelino Kubitscheck - Vila Portes

Buffet Livre Hotel

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro Foz do Iguaçu, PR bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $64 and takes 25h 25m to reach Foz do Iguaçu, PR. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $64 and $158. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Foz do Iguaçu, PR.

On average, how many connections are available from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR each day?

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR is offered by Expresso Nordeste and takes 25h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $149. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR?

The earliest bus arriving in Foz do Iguaçu, PR from Rio de Janeiro starts at 1:00 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 Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Foz do Iguaçu, PR starts at 1:00 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 Rio de Janeiro Foz do Iguaçu, PR route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR, passengers can travel with Auto Viação Catarinense and Expresso Nordeste. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Rio de Janeiro and Foz do Iguaçu, PR?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Foz do Iguaçu, PR by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Auto Viação Catarinense and Expresso Nordeste.

What can I take with me on the Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR 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 Rio de Janeiro Foz do Iguaçu, PR 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 Rio de Janeiro Foz do Iguaçu, PR 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 Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, PR

Basic

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

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

More bus routes to Rio de Janeiro and to Foz do Iguaçu, PR

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