The cheapest and fastest buses from Belo Horizonte to Ipatinga
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 21 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Belo Horizonte to Ipatinga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Belo Horizonte to Ipatinga will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 12 buses that leave Belo Horizonte for Ipatinga on Sat, Jun 20, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 155 km distance in an average of 4 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 4 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
11:00 PM4h25Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária3:25 AMIpatinga, Terminal Rodoviário$291One-way0 transfers
5:30 PM4h20Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária9:50 PMIpatinga, Terminal Rodoviário$291One-way0 transfers
8:00 AM4h30Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária12:30 PMIpatinga, Terminal Rodoviário$291One-way0 transfers
7:00 PM4h30Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária11:30 PMIpatinga, Terminal Rodoviário$291One-way0 transfers
3:00 PM4h20Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária7:20 PMIpatinga, Terminal Rodoviário$291One-way0 transfers
5:30 PM4h20Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária9:50 PMIpatinga, Terminal Rodoviário$291One-way0 transfers
3:00 PM4h20Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária7:20 PMIpatinga, Terminal Rodoviário$291One-way0 transfers
10:30 AM4h20Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária2:50 PMIpatinga, Terminal Rodoviário$291One-way0 transfers
7:00 AM4h20Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária11:20 AMIpatinga, Terminal Rodoviário$291One-way0 transfers
11:00 PM4h25Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária3:25 AMIpatinga, Terminal Rodoviário$291One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Belo Horizonte to Ipatinga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Belo Horizonte to Ipatinga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $27.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Belo Horizonte to Ipatinga:
A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Belo Horizonte to Ipatinga costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Ipatinga take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 50m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $32 (€26) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3 (€3). The journey takes 4h 43m versus 3h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Presidente, Gontijo.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Belo Horizonte to Ipatinga Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Presidente | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Presidente | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Gontijo | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:37PM | Duration 5h07 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Presidente | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Presidente | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Presidente | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Presidente | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Presidente | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Presidente | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Presidente | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Presidente | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Presidente | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Gontijo | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 02:12AM | Duration 4h27 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Presidente | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Presidente | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 04:29AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Live departures
Belo Horizonte to Ipatinga bus times
The table below shows live departures for Belo Horizonte to Ipatinga buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:00 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 4h30 | 12:30 PM Ipatinga, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 5h07 | 1:37 PM Ipatinga, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 4h25 | 1:25 PM Ipatinga, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 4h20 | 2:50 PM Ipatinga, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 4h20 | 4:20 PM Ipatinga, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 4h30 | 5:30 PM Ipatinga, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 4h20 | 7:20 PM Ipatinga, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 4h20 | 9:35 PM Ipatinga, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 4h30 | 11:30 PM Ipatinga, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 4h20 | 12:50 AM Ipatinga, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 4h27 | 2:12 AM Ipatinga, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 4h25 | 3:25 AM Ipatinga, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:59 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 4h30 | 4:29 AM Ipatinga, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 7:00 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 4h20 | 11:20 AM Ipatinga, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Presidente?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Presidente, but also compare tickets for the likes of Gontijo to find the best option for your trip from Belo Horizonte to Ipatinga.
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Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Busbud or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Gontijo to find the best option for your trip from Belo Horizonte to Ipatinga.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Belo Horizonte to Ipatinga.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Belo Horizonte to Ipatinga
Buses from Belo Horizonte to Ipatinga run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€23) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by train.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 96 miles (155 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 96 miles (155 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€23) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: Presidente, Gontijo from Belo Horizonte to IpatingaYou can travel by bus between Belo Horizonte to Ipatinga with Presidente, Gontijo for as low as $10 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Accessibility & Comfort on Brazilian Buses
Brazil's bus network is extensive, connecting major cities, charming towns and even remote areas that might be difficult to reach by other means. With Omio, you gain access to a vast array of domestic and regional bus routes, simplifying your booking experience. Brazilian buses offer various comfort levels to suit every traveler and budget. Here's a quick overview of the main bus classes you'll encounter:
| Feature | Conventional | Executivo | Semi-leito | Leito | Leito-cama |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended Trip | Short | Medium-short | Medium-long | Long | Very long |
| Cost | $ | $$ | $$$ | $$$$ | $$$$$ |
| Recline | Up to 120° | Up to 135° | Up to 140° | Up to 160° | Up to 180° |
| Width | 43cm | 45cm | Up to 50cm (less distance between seats) | 50cm (greater distance between seats) | 50cm (greater distance between seats) |
| Restroom | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Water | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Air-conditioning | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| USB and Wi-Fi | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Curtain | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Blanket & Pillow | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Some routes |
Compared to flights, bus travel often presents a more affordable alternative, allowing you to allocate more of your budget to experiences and activities. Plus, many routes offer scenic road journeys, providing a unique perspective of Brazil's diverse landscapes.
FAQs: Bus from Belo Horizonte to Ipatinga
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Belo Horizonte to Ipatinga by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ipatinga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Gontijo
- Wheelchair accessible buses available on select routes with advance notice required
- Presidente
- Wheelchair accessibility available on select routes with advance notice required
- Gontijo
- One checked bag up to 30kg and one carry-on up to 5kg
- Presidente
- One piece up to 30kg checked luggage included
- Gontijo
- Additional luggage allowed with extra fees
- Presidente
- Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
- Gontijo
- Small pets allowed in carriers with vaccination documents and health certificate
- Presidente
- Small pets allowed in carriers
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Belo Horizonte to Ipatinga
Most Belo Horizonte to Ipatinga buses use the Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária to Ipatinga, Terminal Rodoviário station pair. Use this guide to compare Belo Horizonte and Ipatinga bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Belo Horizonte station do buses to Ipatinga leave from?
Getting to Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária from Belo Horizonte city centre
Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária bus station facilities and services
Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court with multiple restaurants and snack bars
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are multiple ATMs inside terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária: Wheelchair ramps, elevators.
Which Ipatinga station do buses from Belo Horizonte arrive at?
Getting to Ipatinga, Terminal Rodoviário from Ipatinga city centre
Ipatinga, Terminal Rodoviário is 1 km from Ipatinga city centre. Public transport options include:
Ipatinga, Terminal Rodoviário bus station facilities and services
Ipatinga, Terminal Rodoviário has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Small cafeteria and snack shops inside
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are two ATMs inside terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ipatinga, Terminal Rodoviário.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ipatinga, Terminal Rodoviário: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ipatinga, Terminal Rodoviário: Wheelchair ramps and accessible facilities.
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