Bus Rio Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro from various bus operators like Viação Penha for the next days.

today

$115

tomorrow

$150

Tuesday

$120

Wednesday

$120

Thursday

$119

Friday

$119

Saturday

$119

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Penha	39h 0m	5:30 PM	Rio Grande, RS	Bus Station	8:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$115	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 0m
	Viação Penha	35h 0m	7:00 AM	Rio Grande, RS	Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$120	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Penha	35h 0m	7:00 AM	Rio Grande, RS	Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		First Class	$150	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 First Class ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro via Tijucas, SC, you can save more than $40? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Penha
  
  45h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:00 PM
  
  Rio Grande, RS
  Bus Station
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Tijucas, SC
  Rodoviária
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $55
  
  A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 PM to Rodoviária, Tijucas, SC (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
- Viação Penha
  
  20h 10m
  
  0
  
  7:50 PM
  
  Tijucas, SC
  Rodoviária
  
  4:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $56
  
  A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Rodoviária, Tijucas, SC (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 7:50:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m
Travel time is 10h 0m longer, but you will save $40

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Penha	35h 0m	7:00 AM	Rio Grande, RS	Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$120	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Penha	35h 0m	7:00 AM	Rio Grande, RS	Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$120	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Penha	39h 0m	5:30 PM	Rio Grande, RS	Bus Station	8:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$119	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 0m
	Viação Penha	35h 0m	7:00 AM	Rio Grande, RS	Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$120	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Penha	39h 0m	5:30 PM	Rio Grande, RS	Bus Station	8:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$119	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/2/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 0m
	Viação Penha	35h 0m	7:00 AM	Rio Grande, RS	Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$120	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Penha	39h 0m	5:30 PM	Rio Grande, RS	Bus Station	8:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$119	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/3/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 0m
	Viação Penha	35h 0m	7:00 AM	Rio Grande, RS	Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$120	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/2/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro via Tijucas, SC, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Penha
  
  37h 30m
  
  0
  
  7:00 PM
  
  Rio Grande, RS
  Bus Station
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Tijucas, SC
  Rodoviária
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $55
  
  A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) at 8/2/2026 7:00:00 PM to Rodoviária, Tijucas, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/3/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
- Viação Penha
  
  19h 15m
  
  0
  
  1:15 PM
  
  Tijucas, SC
  Rodoviária
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $45
  
  A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Rodoviária, Tijucas, SC (Brazil) at 8/3/2026 1:15:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/4/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $19

Frequency of bus connections between Rio Grande, RS and Rio de Janeiro

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Rio Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Rio Grande, RS and Rio de Janeiro.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 36 buses from Rio Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Rio Grande, RS and Rio de Janeiro, with 5 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/20/2026 costs just $89, from Viação Penha

Facts about the bus from Rio Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Viação Penha that travel 5 times every day by bus from Rio Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro starting from $89!

Cheapest Bus	$89
Fastest Bus	35h 0m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Latest Bus	5:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	832.3 miles
Bus Companies	Viação Penha

Cheapest bus connections from Rio Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 5 buses from 1 bus companies leave Rio Grande, RS for Rio de Janeiro: 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

$120

Monday 07/27

$150

Tuesday 07/28

$120

Wednesday 07/29

$118

Thursday 07/30

$120

Friday 07/31

$119

Saturday 08/01

$117

Sunday 08/02

$119

Monday 08/03

$99

Tuesday 08/04

$141

Wednesday 08/05

$97

Thursday 08/06

$98

Friday 08/07

$98

Saturday 08/08

$97

Sunday 08/09

$97

Monday 08/10

$99

Tuesday 08/11

$97

Wednesday 08/12

$97

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$128

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

$89

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Rio Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro

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

With a price starting from $89, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $99.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro, with $115. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $120.

How to save money travelling from Rio Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro

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 Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro 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 Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro, 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 Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio Grande, RS and Rio de Janeiro

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

Bus Station

Cassino Bus Station

Taim

Povo Novo BR-392

Vila Santa Rosa

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro

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

FAQs about the Rio Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a Rio Grande, RS Rio de Janeiro bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $89 and takes 39h 0m to reach Rio de Janeiro. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $89 and $156. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Rio de Janeiro.

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

Every day, the Rio Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro 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 Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro take?

The fastest bus from Rio Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro is offered by Viação Penha and takes 35h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $150. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rio Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus arriving in Rio de Janeiro from Rio Grande, RS starts at 7:00 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 Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio Grande, RS for Rio de Janeiro 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 Grande, RS Rio de Janeiro route?

When traveling by bus from Rio Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro, passengers can travel with Viação Penha. 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 Grande, RS and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio Grande, RS and Rio de Janeiro 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 Penha.

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

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio Grande, RS to Rio de Janeiro

Premium Economy

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

First Class

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

More bus routes to Rio Grande, RS and to Rio de Janeiro

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