Bus Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE from various bus operators like Gontijo, Viação UTIL or Itapemirim Suzantur for the next days.

today

$181

tomorrow

$91

Tuesday

$86

Wednesday

$94

Thursday

$89

Friday

$91

Saturday

$91

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	36h 5m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:05 PM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station		Economy	$181	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 5m
	Viação UTIL	58h 38m	4:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:08 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$247	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:08:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $247 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 38m

Did you know that if you travel from Juazeiro, BA to Rio de Janeiro via Petrolina, PE, you can save more than $179? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 99%
  
  0h 9m
  
  0 mi
  
  10:20 PM
  
  Juazeiro, BA
  Central Bus Station
  
  10:29 PM
  
  Petrolina, PE
  Bus Station
  
  949 mi
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  
  Economy
  
  $2
  
  A Bus from goes from Central Bus Station, Juazeiro, BA (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 10:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:29:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 9m
Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE via Juazeiro, BA, you can save more than $89? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gontijo
  
  45h 20m
  
  0
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  9:37 PM
  
  Juazeiro, BA
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $90
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Juazeiro, BA (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:37:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 37m
- Viação Pernambucana
  
  0h 20m
  
  0
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Juazeiro, BA
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:20 AM
  
  Petrolina, PE
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $2
  
  A Bus from Viação Pernambucana goes from Central Bus Station, Juazeiro, BA (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
Travel time is 9h 15m longer, but you will save $89

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	36h 12m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:12 PM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 12m
Gontijo	35h 46m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:46 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Basic	$168	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:46:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $168 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 46m
Viação UTIL	58h 34m	4:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:04 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$248	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:04:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $248 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 34m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	35h 35m	3:39 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:14 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station		Basic	$86	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 3:39:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:14:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	36h 12m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:12 PM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station		Economy	$94	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 12m
	Viação UTIL	58h 34m	4:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:04 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$169	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 3:04:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 34m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE via Belo Horizonte, MG, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Cometa
  
  50h 50m
  
  0
  
  11:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Belo Horizonte, MG
  Hotel Royal Lourdes
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 11:00:00 PM to Hotel Royal Lourdes, Belo Horizonte, MG (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
- Gontijo
  
  30h 54m
  
  0
  
  6:56 PM
  
  Belo Horizonte, MG
  Rua Engenho Do Mar
  
  1:50 AM
  
  Petrolina, PE
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $71
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Rua Engenho Do Mar, Belo Horizonte, MG (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 6:56:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 54m
Travel time is 14h 38m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	35h 46m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:46 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station		Economy	$89	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 3:46:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 46m
	Gontijo	36h 12m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:12 PM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station		Basic	$105	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:12:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 12m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	36h 12m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:12 PM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station		Economy	$91	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 12m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	36h 12m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:12 PM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 8/2/2026 10:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 12m
Gontijo	35h 30m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:30 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Basic	$103	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 8/3/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 30m
Itapemirim Suzantur	65h 55m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:55 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Basic	$164	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 8/4/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $164 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 55m

Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Petrolina, PE

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Petrolina, PE.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 31 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Petrolina, PE, with 23 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/28/2026 costs just $86, from Gontijo

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE

Compare all providers like Gontijo, Viação UTIL and Itapemirim Suzantur that travel 7 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE starting from $86!

Cheapest Bus	$86
Fastest Bus	35h 30m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Latest Bus	4:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	951.8 miles
Bus Companies	Gontijo, Viação UTIL and Itapemirim Suzantur

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE

Every day, 7 buses from 3 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Petrolina, PE: 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

$149

Monday 07/27

$91

Tuesday 07/28

$92

Wednesday 07/29

$100

Thursday 07/30

$91

Friday 07/31

$94

Saturday 08/01

$110

Sunday 08/02

$91

Monday 08/03

$91

Tuesday 08/04

$91

Wednesday 08/05

$95

Thursday 08/06

$89

Friday 08/07

$94

Saturday 08/08

$164

Sunday 08/09

$86

Monday 08/10

$91

Tuesday 08/11

$103

Wednesday 08/12

$95

Thursday 08/13

$88

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

$87

Sunday 08/16

$91

Monday 08/17

$96

Tuesday 08/18

$92

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE

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

With a price starting from $86, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $94.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE, with $86. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $91.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE

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 Petrolina, PE 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 Petrolina, PE, 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 Petrolina, PE are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Petrolina, PE

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

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

Bus Station

Avenida Nilo Coelho S/Nº- Gercino Coelho

Fazenda Icó

Honda Imperial - Petrolina Bus Station

Rajada

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro Petrolina, PE bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $86 and takes 35h 35m to reach Petrolina, PE. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $86 and $274. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Petrolina, PE.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE 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 Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE is offered by Gontijo and takes 35h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $110. 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 Petrolina, PE?

The earliest bus arriving in Petrolina, PE from Rio de Janeiro starts at 10:00 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 Petrolina, PE?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Petrolina, PE starts at 4:00 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 Petrolina, PE route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE, passengers can travel with Gontijo, Viação UTIL and Itapemirim Suzantur. 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 Petrolina, PE?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Petrolina, PE 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 UTIL and Itapemirim Suzantur.

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

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE

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.

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 Petrolina, PE

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