Bus Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA: Compare prices and save money

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

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

today

$53

tomorrow

$54

Friday

$51

Saturday

$51

Sunday

$63

Monday

$59

Tuesday

$51

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	23h 26m	4:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:11 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/22/2026 4:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/23/2026 4:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 26m
Viação Nacional	22h 55m	2:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:55 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	Basic	$63	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/22/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/23/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 55m
Viação Rio Doce	29h 0m	10:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:30 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	Basic	$98	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/22/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/23/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	23h 26m	4:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:11 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/23/2026 4:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/24/2026 4:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 26m
Viação Nacional	22h 55m	2:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:55 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/23/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/24/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 55m
Viação Rio Doce	29h 0m	10:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:30 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	Basic	$104	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/23/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/24/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	25h 51m	4:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:21 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/24/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 51m
Gontijo	23h 26m	4:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:11 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/24/2026 4:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 26m
Viação Nacional	22h 55m	2:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:55 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/24/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/25/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 55m
Viação Rio Doce	29h 0m	10:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:30 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	Basic	$104	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/24/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/25/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	23h 26m	4:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:11 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/25/2026 4:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 26m
Gontijo	24h 45m	5:50 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:35 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/25/2026 5:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 45m
Viação Rio Doce	29h 0m	10:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:30 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	Basic	$104	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/25/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	24h 5m	4:20 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:25 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	Basic	$63	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 4:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 5m
Gontijo	23h 25m	8:10 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:35 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	Basic	$63	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 8:10:00 PM to Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 25m
Viação Nacional	22h 55m	2:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:55 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 55m
Viação Rio Doce	29h 0m	10:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:30 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	Basic	$104	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA via Itabuna, BA, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gontijo
  
  24h 15m
  
  0
  
  4:45 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  3:21 PM
  
  Itabuna, BA
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $50
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/24/2026 4:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/25/2026 3:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 36m
- Rota Transportes
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  4:00 PM
  
  Itabuna, BA
  Bus Station
  
  5:00 PM
  
  Ilhéus, BA
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from Rota Transportes goes from Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) at 7/25/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	23h 26m	4:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:11 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	Basic	$59	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 4:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:11:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 26m
Viação Nacional	22h 55m	2:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:55 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 55m
Viação Rio Doce	29h 0m	10:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:30 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station	Basic	$104	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA via Itabuna, BA, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gontijo
  
  24h 15m
  
  0
  
  4:45 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  3:21 PM
  
  Itabuna, BA
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $50
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/24/2026 4:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/25/2026 3:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 36m
- Rota Transportes
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  4:00 PM
  
  Itabuna, BA
  Bus Station
  
  5:00 PM
  
  Ilhéus, BA
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from Rota Transportes goes from Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) at 7/25/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	23h 26m	4:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:11 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station		Economy	$51	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 4:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 26m
	Viação Nacional	22h 55m	2:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:55 PM	Ilhéus, BA	Bus Station		Economy	$65	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 55m

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

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Ilhéus, BA.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 62 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Ilhéus, BA, with 6 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/24/2026 costs just $51, from Gontijo

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

Compare all providers like Gontijo, Viação Rio Doce and Viação Nacional that travel 11 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA starting from $51!

Cheapest Bus	$51
Fastest Bus	22h 55m
Earliest Bus	10:30 AM
Latest Bus	4:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	624.0 miles
Bus Companies	Gontijo, Viação Rio Doce and Viação Nacional

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA

Every day, 11 buses from 3 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Ilhéus, BA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

$55

Thursday 07/23

$54

Friday 07/24

$55

Saturday 07/25

$51

Sunday 07/26

$64

Monday 07/27

$63

Tuesday 07/28

$55

Wednesday 07/29

$54

Thursday 07/30

$54

Friday 07/31

$51

Saturday 08/01

$51

Sunday 08/02

$59

Monday 08/03

$63

Tuesday 08/04

$55

Wednesday 08/05

$54

Thursday 08/06

$54

Friday 08/07

$51

Saturday 08/08

$51

Sunday 08/09

$62

Monday 08/10

$62

Tuesday 08/11

$55

Wednesday 08/12

$55

Thursday 08/13

$54

Friday 08/14

$51

Saturday 08/15

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

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

With a price starting from $51, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $59.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA, with $51. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $98.

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

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 Ilhéus, BA 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 Ilhéus, BA, 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 Ilhéus, BA are also emptier.

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

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

Bus Station Novo Rio

Avenida Francisco Bicalho 01

Menezes Côrtes Bus Station

Rua São José 35

Botafogo

Praia de Botafogo 460

Ponto Estação Afonso Pena

Rua Doutor Satamini 160

Rodoviária Manilha

Bus Station

Av. Gov. Roberto Santos 15

Olivença

Pontal

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

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $51 and takes 25h 51m to reach Ilhéus, BA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $51 and $106. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Ilhéus, BA.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA 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 Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA is offered by Viação Nacional and takes 22h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $63. 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 Ilhéus, BA?

The earliest bus arriving in Ilhéus, BA from Rio de Janeiro starts at 10:30 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 Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Ilhéus, BA starts at 4:45 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 Ilhéus, BA route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA, passengers can travel with Gontijo, Viação Rio Doce 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 Rio de Janeiro and Ilhéus, BA?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Ilhéus, BA 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 Rio Doce and Viação Nacional.

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

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

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 Rio de Janeiro and to Ilhéus, BA

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