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

Compare all timetables for the bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

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, 1001 or Expresso do Sul for the next days.

today

$15

tomorrow

$19

Saturday

$18

Sunday

$16

Monday

$15

Tuesday

$11

Wednesday

$11

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Aguia Branca	6h 50m	11:30 PM	São Paulo		6:20 AM	Rio de Janeiro		Premium Economy	$15	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from , São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/10/2026 11:30:00 PM to , Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	11:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	5:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$19	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/10/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Itapemirim Suzantur	8h 30m	10:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	6:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$19	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/10/2026 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 30m	10:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	4:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$20	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/10/2026 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Viação Rio Doce	6h 30m	11:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	5:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$20	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/10/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 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 Rio Doce	6h 30m	10:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	4:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$19	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	9:30 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	3:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$20	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 9:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Itapemirim Suzantur	6h 30m	6:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	1:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$21	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 6:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/12/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Aguia Branca	5h 25m	10:35 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	4:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Campo Grande	Premium Economy	$22	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 10:35:00 PM to Campo Grande, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/12/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 30m	11:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	5:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$22	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 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
Aguia Branca	6h 30m	4:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	10:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$18	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/12/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/12/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 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	$19	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/12/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/12/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	7:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$20	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/12/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/12/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Itapemirim Suzantur	6h 30m	6:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	1:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$21	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/12/2026 6:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/13/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Aguia Flex	7h 0m	11:25 PM	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	6:25 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$22	A Bus from Aguia Flex goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/12/2026 11:25:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/13/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	6h 0m	11:00 PM	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	5:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/13/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Expresso Adamantina	5h 30m	11:59 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	5:29 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from Expresso Adamantina goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/13/2026 11:59:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 5:29:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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	$17	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/13/2026 8:15:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Viação Rio Doce	6h 30m	10:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	4:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$19	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/13/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/13/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Itapemirim Suzantur	6h 30m	6:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	1:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$21	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/13/2026 6:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro via São José dos Campos, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Buser
  
  7h 50m
  
  0
  
  3:00 PM
  
  São Paulo
  Barra Funda Bus Station
  
  5:00 PM
  
  São José dos Campos
  Shopping Colinas Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/14/2026 3:00:00 PM to Shopping Colinas Bus Stop, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- Viação Sampaio
  
  5h 40m
  
  0
  
  5:10 PM
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Bus Station
  
  10:50 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 9/14/2026 5:10:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
wemobi	6h 30m	9:50 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	4:20 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$15	A Bus from wemobi goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/14/2026 9:50:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 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 9/14/2026 8:00:00 AM to , Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	11:00 PM	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	5:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/14/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/15/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Expresso Adamantina	5h 30m	11:59 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	5:29 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$17	A Bus from Expresso Adamantina goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/14/2026 11:59:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/15/2026 5:29:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 30m	7:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$18	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/14/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro via São José dos Campos, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Buser
  
  7h 50m
  
  0
  
  3:00 PM
  
  São Paulo
  Barra Funda Bus Station
  
  5:00 PM
  
  São José dos Campos
  Shopping Colinas Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/14/2026 3:00:00 PM to Shopping Colinas Bus Stop, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- Viação Sampaio
  
  5h 40m
  
  0
  
  5:10 PM
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Bus Station
  
  10:50 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 9/14/2026 5:10:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
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	$11	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/15/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/16/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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 9/15/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/15/2026 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 9/15/2026 11:00:00 PM to , Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/16/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Expresso Adamantina	5h 30m	11:59 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	5:29 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from Expresso Adamantina goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/15/2026 11:59:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/16/2026 5:29:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Expresso do Sul	6h 30m	6:30 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$17	A Bus from Expresso do Sul goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/15/2026 6:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/15/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy 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
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	$11	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/16/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/17/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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 9/16/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/16/2026 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 9/16/2026 11:00:00 PM to , Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/17/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Expresso Adamantina	5h 35m	11:59 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	5:34 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$16	A Bus from Expresso Adamantina goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 9/16/2026 11:59:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/17/2026 5:34:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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 9/16/2026 11:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/17/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

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 1772 daily buses from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 792 daily coaches between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 3437 buses from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, while Night sees the fewest connections between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, with 1152 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/15/2026 costs just $11, from Auto Viação Catarinense

Facts about the bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Aguia Branca, 1001 and Expresso do Sul that travel 1165 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	9:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	1165 Ø
Distance	220.4 miles
Bus Companies	Aguia Branca, 1001, Expresso do Sul, Itapemirim Suzantur, Viação Penha, Auto Viação Catarinense, Aguia Flex, Viação Rio Doce, Viação Kaissara Suzantur, wemobi and 4 more.

Cheapest bus connections from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 1165 buses from 14 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 09/10/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

$19

Friday 09/11

$22

Saturday 09/12

$20

Sunday 09/13

$22

Monday 09/14

$13

Tuesday 09/15

$11

Wednesday 09/16

$16

Thursday 09/17

$15

Friday 09/18

$15

Saturday 09/19

$11

Sunday 09/20

$20

Monday 09/21

$14

Tuesday 09/22

$15

Wednesday 09/23

$14

Thursday 09/24

$15

Friday 09/25

$15

Saturday 09/26

$13

Sunday 09/27

$18

Monday 09/28

$13

Tuesday 09/29

$15

Wednesday 09/30

$14

Thursday 10/01

$16

Friday 10/02

$18

Saturday 10/03

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 $15.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, with $11. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $15.

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.

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	$17
Fastest Bus	5h 45m
Earliest Bus	9:30 AM
Last Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Connections	195 Ø
Found on	9/7/2026

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	9:00 AM
Last Bus	11:40 PM
Daily Connections	289 Ø
Found on	9/7/2026

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 50m 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 14 companies with a range of ticket prices between $11 and $219. 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 1165 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 $49. 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 9:00 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, 1001 and Expresso do Sul. 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, 1001 and Expresso do Sul.

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!