Bus Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis, RJ: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis, RJ

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis, RJ from various bus operators like Viação Única-Fácil or Aguia Branca for the next days.

today

$11

tomorrow

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

$11

Wednesday

$10

Thursday

$11

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Aguia Branca	1h 50m	11:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:50 PM	Petrópolis, RJ	Pedro do Rio		Basic	$11	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/24/2026 11:00:00 AM to Pedro do Rio, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) arriving at 7/24/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 10m	8:55 AM	Rio de Janeiro	CCS - Hospital Universitário Bus Station	10:05 AM	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Bus Station	Basic	$6	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from CCS - Hospital Universitário Bus Station, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/25/2026 8:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 20m	9:20 AM	Rio de Janeiro	CCS - Hospital Universitário Bus Station	10:40 AM	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Bus Station	Basic	$6	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from CCS - Hospital Universitário Bus Station, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/25/2026 9:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 10m	7:05 PM	Rio de Janeiro	CCS - Hospital Universitário Bus Station	8:15 PM	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Bus Station	Basic	$6	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from CCS - Hospital Universitário Bus Station, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/25/2026 7:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 50m	8:50 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Terminal Alvorada (Barra da Tijuca)	10:40 AM	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Bus Station	Basic	$8	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Terminal Alvorada (Barra da Tijuca), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/25/2026 8:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 50m	7:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Terminal Alvorada (Barra da Tijuca)	9:20 PM	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Bus Station	Economy	$8	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Terminal Alvorada (Barra da Tijuca), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/25/2026 7:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Única-Fácil	1h 20m	5:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Menezes Côrtes Bus Station	6:50 PM	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Bus Station		Economy	$11	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Menezes Côrtes Bus Station, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Única-Fácil	1h 20m	5:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Menezes Côrtes Bus Station	6:50 PM	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Bus Station		Economy	$10	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Menezes Côrtes Bus Station, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Única-Fácil	1h 20m	5:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Menezes Côrtes Bus Station	6:50 PM	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Bus Station		Economy	$11	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Menezes Côrtes Bus Station, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m

Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Petrópolis, RJ

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

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

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 12 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis, RJ, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Petrópolis, RJ, with 7 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/25/2026 costs just $6, from Viação Única-Fácil

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis, RJ

Compare all providers like Viação Única-Fácil and Aguia Branca that travel 5 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis, RJ in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis, RJ starting from $6!

Cheapest Bus	$6
Fastest Bus	1h 10m
Earliest Bus	11:00 AM
Latest Bus	5:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	27.7 miles
Bus Companies	Viação Única-Fácil and Aguia Branca

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis, RJ

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Petrópolis, RJ: 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

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$11

Wednesday 07/29

$11

Thursday 07/30

$11

Friday 07/31

$10

Saturday 08/01

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis, RJ

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

With a price starting from $6, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis, RJ. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $10.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis, RJ, with $6. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $9.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis, RJ

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 Petrópolis, RJ 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 Petrópolis, RJ, 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 Petrópolis, RJ are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Petrópolis, RJ

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

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

Rod. Washington Luís 82,9

Corrêas

Pedro do Rio

Floresta

Estrada União e Indústria

Posto Shell Gas Station

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis, RJ? Compare all modes of transports from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis, RJ.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis, RJ

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis, RJ bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro Petrópolis, RJ bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $6 and takes 1h 10m to reach Petrópolis, RJ. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis, RJ?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $6 and $11. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Petrópolis, RJ.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis, RJ 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 Petrópolis, RJ take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis, RJ is offered by Viação Única-Fácil and takes 1h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $9. 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 Petrópolis, RJ?

The earliest bus arriving in Petrópolis, RJ from Rio de Janeiro starts at 11:00 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 Petrópolis, RJ?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Petrópolis, RJ starts at 5:30 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 Petrópolis, RJ route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis, RJ, passengers can travel with Viação Única-Fácil and Aguia Branca. 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 Petrópolis, RJ?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Petrópolis, RJ by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Viação Única-Fácil and Aguia Branca.

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

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis, RJ

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 Petrópolis, RJ

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