Bus Rio de Janeiro to Maceió: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió

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

today

$98

tomorrow

Sunday

$179

Monday

$96

Tuesday

$113

Wednesday

$98

Thursday

$98

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	39h 53m	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:53 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station		Economy	$98	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/24/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 53m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió via Estância, SE, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Aguia Branca
  
  44h 40m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  9:25 PM
  
  Estância, SE
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $63
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/25/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Estância, SE (Brazil) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 55m
- Rota Transportes
  
  6h 10m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Estância, SE
  Bus Stop
  
  4:10 AM
  
  Maceió
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from Rota Transportes goes from Bus Stop, Estância, SE (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Travel time is 4h 47m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Primar Turismo	72h 35m	6:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Hotel Golden Park	7:05 PM	Maceió	Central Bus Station		Basic	$179	A Bus from Primar Turismo goes from Hotel Golden Park, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 6:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $179 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 35m
	Primar Turismo	71h 25m	6:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Hotel Golden Park	5:55 PM	Maceió	Central Bus Station		Basic	$190	A Bus from Primar Turismo goes from Hotel Golden Park, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 6:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $190 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió via Estância, SE, you can save more than $101? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Aguia Branca
  
  44h 40m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  9:25 PM
  
  Estância, SE
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $63
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Estância, SE (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 55m
- Rota Transportes
  
  6h 10m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Estância, SE
  Bus Stop
  
  4:10 AM
  
  Maceió
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from Rota Transportes goes from Bus Stop, Estância, SE (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Travel Time is 26h 45m shorter, and you will save $101

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	39h 53m	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:53 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station		Basic	$96	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:53:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 53m
	Gontijo	39h 16m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:46 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station		Basic	$184	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:46:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $184 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 16m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió via Estância, SE, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Aguia Branca
  
  44h 40m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  9:25 PM
  
  Estância, SE
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $63
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Estância, SE (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 55m
- Rota Transportes
  
  6h 10m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Estância, SE
  Bus Stop
  
  4:10 AM
  
  Maceió
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from Rota Transportes goes from Bus Stop, Estância, SE (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Travel time is 5h 24m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Nacional	39h 57m	5:50 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:47 PM	Maceió	Central Bus Station		Economy	$113	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 5:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:47:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 57m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió via Estância, SE, you can save more than $35? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Aguia Branca
  
  44h 40m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  9:25 PM
  
  Estância, SE
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $63
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Estância, SE (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 55m
- Rota Transportes
  
  6h 10m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Estância, SE
  Bus Stop
  
  4:10 AM
  
  Maceió
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from Rota Transportes goes from Bus Stop, Estância, SE (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Travel time is 4h 43m longer, but you will save $35

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	39h 53m	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:53 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station		Economy	$98	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 53m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió via Estância, SE, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Aguia Branca
  
  44h 40m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  9:25 PM
  
  Estância, SE
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $63
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Estância, SE (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 55m
- Rota Transportes
  
  6h 10m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Estância, SE
  Bus Stop
  
  4:10 AM
  
  Maceió
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from Rota Transportes goes from Bus Stop, Estância, SE (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Travel time is 4h 47m longer, but you will save $20

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	41h 53m	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:53 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station		Basic	$98	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:53:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 53m
	Viação Nacional	42h 22m	5:50 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:12 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station		Basic	$111	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 5:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:12:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 22m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió via Estância, SE, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Aguia Branca
  
  44h 40m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  9:25 PM
  
  Estância, SE
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $63
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Estância, SE (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 55m
- Rota Transportes
  
  6h 10m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Estância, SE
  Bus Stop
  
  4:10 AM
  
  Maceió
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from Rota Transportes goes from Bus Stop, Estância, SE (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Travel time is 2h 47m longer, but you will save $20

Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Maceió

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Maceió.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 27 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Maceió, with 2 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/27/2026 costs just $96, from Gontijo

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió

Compare all providers like Gontijo, Viação Nacional and Primar Turismo that travel 5 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió starting from $96!

Cheapest Bus	$96
Fastest Bus	39h 16m
Earliest Bus	1:00 PM
Latest Bus	1:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	1,042.6 miles
Bus Companies	Gontijo, Viação Nacional and Primar Turismo

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió

Every day, 5 buses from 3 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Maceió: 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

$104

Saturday 07/25

$122

Sunday 07/26

$179

Monday 07/27

$96

Tuesday 07/28

$113

Wednesday 07/29

$98

Thursday 07/30

$104

Friday 07/31

$104

Saturday 08/01

$142

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

$96

Tuesday 08/04

$113

Wednesday 08/05

$104

Thursday 08/06

$104

Friday 08/07

$104

Saturday 08/08

$142

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$96

Tuesday 08/11

$113

Wednesday 08/12

$104

Thursday 08/13

$104

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió

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

With a price starting from $96, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $179.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió, with $96. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $179.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió

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 Maceió 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 Maceió, 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 Maceió are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Maceió

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

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 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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Maceió bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $96 and takes 39h 53m to reach Maceió. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $96 and $196. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Maceió.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Maceió bus route is served by approximately 5 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 Maceió take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió is offered by Gontijo and takes 39h 16m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $184. 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 Maceió?

The earliest bus arriving in Maceió 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 Maceió?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Maceió 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 Maceió route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió, passengers can travel with Gontijo, Viação Nacional and Primar Turismo. 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 Maceió?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Maceió 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 Primar Turismo.

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

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

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 Maceió

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