The cheapest and fastest buses from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
7 h 10 m
Average duration
7 h 24 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
340 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro, RJ 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 Rio de Janeiro, RJ will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 12 buses that leave Belo Horizonte for Rio de Janeiro, RJ on Sat, Nov 08, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 08 the direct buses cover the 340 km distance in an average of 7 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 10 m .
On Sat, Nov 08 the slowest buses will take 7 h 30 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.










Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro, RJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €130.
Distance: 211 miles (340 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€28 Average price Cheapest | €243 Average price |
8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro, RJ Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Util | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 06:29AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 7h46 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 8h01 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Live departures
Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro, RJ bus times
The table below shows live departures for Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro, RJ buses for today, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:00 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 8h10 | 7:10 PM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 8h10 | 8:10 PM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 8h00 | 8:00 PM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 8h20 | 10:20 PM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 8h00 | 10:00 PM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 7h30 | 11:30 PM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 7h20 | 11:50 PM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 7h30 | 1:30 AM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, November 8 | |||||
![]() | 12:15 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 7h55 | 8:10 AM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 7h30 | 8:00 AM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 8h00 | 8:45 AM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 7h30 | 8:30 AM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 7h30 | 8:30 AM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 7h30 | 9:00 AM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 7h20 | 8:50 AM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:59 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 7h30 | 9:29 AM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 6h50 | 8:50 AM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 7h30 | 10:00 AM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:45 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 8h00 | 10:45 AM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:59 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 8h01 | 11:00 AM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:59 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 7h46 | 10:45 AM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Distance 211 miles (340 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 7h 20m |
First bus 00:55 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro, RJ start from as low as $18 (€15) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $34 (€28) depending on the train type and class.
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 Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro, RJ 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 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro, RJ
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Paid parking available at terminal
- Food court with multiple restaurants and snack bars
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
- Wheelchair ramps, elevators
- Public restrooms available for a fee
- Bus: Multiple city bus lines
- Metro: Lagoinha Station
- 04:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Paid parking available on-site
- Food court with various restaurants and snack bars
- Available at designated taxi stand outside main entrance
- Wheelchair ramps and elevators
- Public restrooms available for a fee
- Bus: Multiple city bus lines
- Metro: Central Station (nearby)
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