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

today
$61
tomorrow
$79
Tuesday
$58
Wednesday
$59
Thursday
$59
Friday
$59
Saturday
$59

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itapemirim Suzantur 36h 0m 9:00 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:00 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Premium Economy $61
Aguia Branca 31h 15m 6:55 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 2:10 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Premium Economy $79
Aguia Branca 32h 45m 12:50 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:35 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Premium Economy $79
Viação UTIL 52h 0m 4:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 8:30 PM Salvador, BA  Premium Economy $191

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Aguia Branca 31h 15m 7:00 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 2:15 PM Salvador, BA  Premium Economy $79
Aguia Branca 32h 45m 12:50 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:35 PM Salvador, BA  Premium Economy $79
Itapemirim Suzantur 36h 0m 9:00 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:00 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Premium Economy $80
Viação UTIL 51h 30m 4:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 8:00 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Premium Economy $208
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA via Leopoldina, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Viação Rio Doce
      45h 30m
      0
      11:30 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      3:30 AM
      Leopoldina
      Rodoviária
      0
      Viação Rio Doce
      Basic
      $21
      • Waiting Time 10h 55m
    • Itapemirim Suzantur
      30h 35m
      0
      2:25 PM
      Leopoldina
      Rodoviária
      9:00 PM
      Salvador, BA
      Bus Station
      0
      Itapemirim Suzantur
      Premium Economy
      $47
    Travel time is 14h 15m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itapemirim Suzantur 36h 0m 9:00 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:00 PM Salvador, BA  Basic $58
Aguia Branca 32h 45m 12:50 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:35 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Premium Economy $64
Viação UTIL 52h 0m 4:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 8:30 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Premium Economy $188

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itapemirim Suzantur 36h 0m 9:00 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:00 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Premium Economy $59
Aguia Branca 32h 45m 12:50 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:35 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Premium Economy $63
Aguia Branca 31h 15m 7:00 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 2:15 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Basic $79
Viação UTIL 52h 0m 4:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 8:30 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Premium Economy $208

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itapemirim Suzantur 36h 0m 9:00 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:00 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Premium Economy $59
Aguia Branca 32h 45m 12:50 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:35 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Premium Economy $63
Viação UTIL 52h 0m 4:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 8:30 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Premium Economy $188

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itapemirim Suzantur 36h 0m 9:00 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:00 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Premium Economy $59
Aguia Branca 31h 15m 7:00 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 2:15 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Premium Economy $63
Aguia Branca 32h 45m 12:50 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:35 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Premium Economy $63
Viação UTIL 52h 0m 4:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 8:30 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Premium Economy $154

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itapemirim Suzantur 36h 0m 9:00 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:00 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Premium Economy $59
Aguia Branca 31h 15m 7:00 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 2:15 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Premium Economy $63
Aguia Branca 32h 45m 12:50 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:35 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Premium Economy $63
Viação UTIL 52h 0m 4:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 8:30 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Premium Economy $165

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA is $58 on 7/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


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

See here how frequent the connections between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador, BA are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 30 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 22 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador, BA.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 113 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador, BA, with 74 offers.

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

Compare all providers like Aguia Branca, Itapemirim Suzantur and Viação UTIL that travel 26 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA starting from $58!

Cheapest Bus $58
Fastest Bus 31h 15m
Earliest Bus 6:55 AM
Latest Bus 4:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 26 Ø
Distance 753.4 miles
Bus Companies Aguia Branca, Itapemirim Suzantur, Viação UTIL and Viação Kaissara Suzantur

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA

Every day, 26 buses from 4 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Salvador, BA: 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
$71
Monday 07/27
$79
Tuesday 07/28
$70
Wednesday 07/29
$73
Thursday 07/30
$73
Friday 07/31
$73
Saturday 08/01
$81
Sunday 08/02
$61
Monday 08/03
$80
Tuesday 08/04
$60
Wednesday 08/05
$61
Thursday 08/06
$75
Friday 08/07
$67
Saturday 08/08
$67
Sunday 08/09
$67
Monday 08/10
$63
Tuesday 08/11
$63
Wednesday 08/12
$63
Thursday 08/13
$63
Friday 08/14
$63
Saturday 08/15
$63
Sunday 08/16
$71
Monday 08/17
$61
Tuesday 08/18
$71
Wednesday 08/19
$61
Thursday 08/20
$63
Friday 08/21
$61
Saturday 08/22

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

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $58, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $61.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA, with $58. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $63.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, 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 Salvador, 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 Salvador, 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 Salvador, BA are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA

These are the most booked bus companies between Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA from our users.

Aguia Branca from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA

Aguia Branca

Here you will find the key facts about the Aguia Branca bus route Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA:

Cheapest Price $63
Fastest Bus 31h 15m
Earliest Bus 6:55 AM
Last Bus 12:50 PM
Daily Connections 16 Ø
Found on 7/16/2026

Itapemirim Suzantur from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA

Itapemirim Suzantur

Here you will find the key facts about the Itapemirim Suzantur bus route Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA:

Cheapest Price $58
Fastest Bus 36h 0m
Earliest Bus 9:00 AM
Last Bus 9:00 AM
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 7/16/2026

Viação Kaissara Suzantur from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA

Viação Kaissara Suzantur

Here you will find the key facts about the Viação Kaissara Suzantur bus route Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA:

Cheapest Price $68
Fastest Bus 36h 0m
Earliest Bus 9:00 AM
Last Bus 9:00 AM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 7/8/2026

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

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

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

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $58 and takes 36h 0m to reach Salvador, BA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $58 and $317. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Salvador, BA.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA bus route is served by approximately 26 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 Salvador, BA take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA is offered by Aguia Branca and takes 31h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $79. 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 Salvador, BA?

The earliest bus arriving in Salvador, BA from Rio de Janeiro starts at 6:55 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 Salvador, BA?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Salvador, BA starts at 4:30 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 Salvador, BA route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA, passengers can travel with Aguia Branca, Itapemirim Suzantur and Viação UTIL. 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 Salvador, BA?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador, 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: Aguia Branca, Itapemirim Suzantur and Viação UTIL.

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

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

Basic
Basic

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

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

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

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