Bus São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro: Compare prices and save money

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro from various bus operators like Aguia Branca, Itapemirim Suzantur or 1001 for the next days.

today

$12

tomorrow

$14

Wednesday

$14

Thursday

$12

Friday

$14

Saturday

$12

Sunday

$12

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 30m	9:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	3:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$12	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Expresso do Sul	6h 30m	12:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	7:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$15	A Bus from Expresso do Sul goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Aguia Branca	8h 30m	8:00 AM	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	4:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro		Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 8:00:00 AM to , Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
1001	6h 30m	9:30 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from 1001 goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Viação Rio Doce	6h 30m	10:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	4:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$18	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	6h 0m	5:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	11:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$14	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Aguia Branca	7h 45m	11:00 PM	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	6:45 AM	Rio de Janeiro		Basic	$15	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 11:00:00 PM to , Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 50m	11:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	5:50 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Itapemirim Suzantur	6h 30m	6:15 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	12:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$17	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 6:15:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Aguia Flex	6h 30m	11:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	6:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$17	A Bus from Aguia Flex goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 11:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	6h 0m	5:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	11:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$14	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 30m	11:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	5:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$14	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Expresso do Sul	6h 30m	12:05 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	6:35 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$15	A Bus from Expresso do Sul goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 12:05:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Aguia Branca	7h 45m	11:00 PM	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	6:45 AM	Rio de Janeiro		Basic	$15	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 11:00:00 PM to , Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
1001	6h 15m	7:30 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	1:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from 1001 goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Auto Viação Catarinense	7h 35m	8:15 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	3:50 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$12	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 8:15:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Expresso do Sul	6h 30m	12:05 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	6:35 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$15	A Bus from Expresso do Sul goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 12:05:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	5:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	11:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$15	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Aguia Branca	6h 50m	11:30 PM	São Paulo		6:20 AM	Rio de Janeiro		Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from , São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 11:30:00 PM to , Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
1001	6h 15m	7:30 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	1:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from 1001 goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	6h 0m	5:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	11:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$14	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Aguia Branca	7h 45m	11:00 PM	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	6:45 AM	Rio de Janeiro		Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 11:00:00 PM to , Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 40m	2:50 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	9:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 2:50:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
1001	7h 30m	9:30 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	5:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$17	A Bus from 1001 goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 9:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Itapemirim Suzantur	6h 30m	6:15 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	12:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$17	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 6:15:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 30m	9:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	3:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$12	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	5:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	11:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$14	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Expresso do Sul	6h 30m	12:05 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	6:35 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$15	A Bus from Expresso do Sul goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 12:05:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Aguia Branca	7h 45m	11:25 PM	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	7:10 AM	Rio de Janeiro		Basic	$15	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 11:25:00 PM to , Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/2/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
1001	6h 15m	7:30 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	1:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from 1001 goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 30m	9:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	3:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$12	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 8/2/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/2/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	5:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	11:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$14	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 8/2/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/2/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Expresso do Sul	6h 30m	12:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	7:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$15	A Bus from Expresso do Sul goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 8/2/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/2/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Aguia Branca	7h 45m	11:00 PM	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	6:45 AM	Rio de Janeiro		Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 8/2/2026 11:00:00 PM to , Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/3/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
1001	6h 15m	7:30 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	1:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from 1001 goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 8/2/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/2/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Frequency of bus connections between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 1297 daily buses from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 570 daily coaches between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 2854 buses from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, while Night sees the fewest connections between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, with 764 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/5/2026 costs just $11, from Auto Viação Catarinense

Facts about the bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Aguia Branca, Itapemirim Suzantur and 1001 that travel 983 times every day by bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro starting from $11!

Cheapest Bus	$11
Fastest Bus	5h 25m
Earliest Bus	8:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	983 Ø
Distance	220.4 miles
Bus Companies	Aguia Branca, Itapemirim Suzantur, 1001, Expresso do Sul, Viação Penha, Auto Viação Catarinense, Viação Rio Doce, Aguia Flex, Expresso Adamantina, wemobi and 2 more.

Cheapest bus connections from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 983 buses from 12 bus companies leave São Paulo for Rio de Janeiro: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$25

Tuesday 07/28

$12

Wednesday 07/29

$14

Thursday 07/30

$12

Friday 07/31

$69

Saturday 08/01

$15

Sunday 08/02

$15

Monday 08/03

$12

Tuesday 08/04

$15

Wednesday 08/05

$11

Thursday 08/06

$14

Friday 08/07

$69

Saturday 08/08

$11

Sunday 08/09

$22

Monday 08/10

$14

Tuesday 08/11

$14

Wednesday 08/12

$14

Thursday 08/13

$14

Friday 08/14

$69

Saturday 08/15

$63

Sunday 08/16

$22

Monday 08/17

$14

Tuesday 08/18

$11

Wednesday 08/19

$11

Thursday 08/20

$14

Friday 08/21

$69

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

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

With a price starting from $11, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $14.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, with $11. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $14.

How to save money travelling from São Paulo 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 São Paulo 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 São Paulo 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 São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

These are the most booked bus companies between São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro from our users.

Aguia Branca from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Here you will find the key facts about the Aguia Branca bus route São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro:

Cheapest Price	$15
Fastest Bus	5h 25m
Earliest Bus	8:00 AM
Last Bus	11:58 PM
Daily Connections	233 Ø
Found on	7/22/2026

Viação Penha from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Here you will find the key facts about the Viação Penha bus route São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro:

Cheapest Price	$14
Fastest Bus	5h 40m
Earliest Bus	9:30 AM
Last Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Connections	124 Ø
Found on	7/22/2026

1001 from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Here you will find the key facts about the 1001 bus route São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro:

Cheapest Price	$16
Fastest Bus	5h 45m
Earliest Bus	9:30 AM
Last Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Connections	160 Ø
Found on	7/22/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route São Paulo - Rio de Janeiro

Zirk Lourens, 3/14/2026

The services rendered from making the booking electronically, and reception at Bus Terminal was very professional. The Bus was exceptional clean and Bus driver of our trip departing at 23h00 from Guar ... The services rendered from making the booking electronically, and reception at Bus Terminal was very professional. The Bus was exceptional clean and Bus driver of our trip departing at 23h00 from Guarolhos Bus Terminal was very Good and safe driver. 5Star.

All bus stations and stops in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro

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

Tietê Bus Station

Vila Guilherme

Barra Funda Bus Station

Rua Aloysio Biondi, s/n Barra Funda

Jabaquara Bus Station

Avenida Engenheiro Armando de Arruda Pereira 2022

Sala VIP Bella Vita

Av. Ordem e Progresso 95

Shopping Feira da Madrugada Bus Stop

Rua São Caetano 812

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

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 São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro? Compare all modes of transports from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.

Service and Comfort on the bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

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

FAQs about the São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a São Paulo Rio de Janeiro bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $11 and takes 6h 30m to reach Rio de Janeiro. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 12 companies with a range of ticket prices between $11 and $119. 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 São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro each day?

Every day, the São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro bus route is served by approximately 983 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro take?

The fastest bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is offered by Aguia Branca and takes 5h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $59. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus arriving in Rio de Janeiro from São Paulo starts at 8:00 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 São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus trip departing from São Paulo for Rio de Janeiro starts at 11:59 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 São Paulo Rio de Janeiro route?

When traveling by bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, passengers can travel with Aguia Branca, Itapemirim Suzantur and 1001. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between São Paulo 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: Aguia Branca, Itapemirim Suzantur and 1001.

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

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

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 São Paulo and to Rio de Janeiro

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