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Memorial Coluna Prestes
State museum presenting Tocantins history, culture, archaeology, and temporary exhibitions. A practical first stop to understand the region.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Goiânia to Palmas is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Goiânia to Palmas will cost around CHF 40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF 26.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 10 buses from Goiânia to Palmas, including 10 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct buses cover the 725 km distance in an average of 11 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest buses will take 12 h 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.

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Buses from Goiânia to Palmas run on average 18 times per day, taking around 12h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at CHF 21 if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:52, the last at 22:40. The fastest bus covers the 450 miles (725 km) distance in 11h 0m.
Distance 450 miles (725 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF 21 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 11h 0m |
First bus 1:52 AM |
Last bus 10:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Goiânia to Palmas.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator REAL MAIA | Departure Time 01:01AM | Arrival Time 01:21PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price CHF 23 |
Operator REAL MAIA | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF 40 |
Operator REAL MAIA | Departure Time 07:26AM | Arrival Time 11:51PM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF 43 |
Operator Planalto Transportes | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:39PM | Duration 15h39 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 31 |
Operator REAL MAIA | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF 33 |
Operator REAL MAIA | Departure Time 09:31AM | Arrival Time 09:46PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF 36 |
Operator Planalto Transportes | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price CHF 31 |
Operator Real Expresso | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF 21 |
Operator Satélite Norte | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF 34 |
Operator EXPRESSO SATELITE NORTE LTDA | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 32 |
Operator WA Transportes | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 31 |
Operator LIDERANCA TURISMO | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF 38 |
Operator TOCANTINS | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 38 |
Operator LIDERANCA | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 38 |
Operator LIDERANCA | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 43 |
Operator TOCANTINS | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 43 |
Operator LIDERANCA TURISMO | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF 43 |
Operator TOCANTINS | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 52 |
Operator LIDERANCA | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 27 |
Operator LIDERANCA TURISMO | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF 35 |
Operator LIDERANCA | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 35 |
Operator LIDERANCA TURISMO | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF 52 |
Operator TOCANTINS | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF 43 |
Operator JJTUR | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF 35 |
Operator JJ TUR | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 35 |
Operator MONTES BELOS | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 26 |
Operator Catedral | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price CHF 24 |
Operator REAL MAIA | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF 33 |
Operator REAL MAIA | Departure Time 10:01PM | Arrival Time 10:51AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF 36 |
Operator LIDERANCA TURISMO | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price CHF 28 |
Operator TOCANTINS | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price CHF 27 |
Operator MONTES BELOS | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price CHF 22 |
The table below shows live departures for Goiânia to Palmas buses for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:00 AM Goiânia, Terminal Rodoviário (Araguaia Shopping) | 15h39 | 11:39 PM Palmas, To | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 PM Goiânia, Terminal Rodoviário (Araguaia Shopping) | 14h20 | 9:05 AM Palmas, To | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:50 PM Goiânia, Terminal Rodoviário (Araguaia Shopping) | 12h00 | 6:50 AM Palmas, To | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Goiânia, Terminal Rodoviário (Araguaia Shopping) | 12h00 | 7:00 AM Palmas, To | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Goiânia, Terminal Rodoviário (Araguaia Shopping) | 12h45 | 7:45 AM Palmas, To | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 PM Goiânia, Terminal Rodoviário (Araguaia Shopping) | 11h00 | 6:15 AM Palmas, To | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 PM Goiânia, Terminal Rodoviário (Araguaia Shopping) | 11h45 | 7:00 AM Palmas, To | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Goiânia, Terminal Rodoviário (Araguaia Shopping) | 11h10 | 6:40 AM Palmas, To | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Goiânia, Terminal Rodoviário (Araguaia Shopping) | 12h00 | 7:30 AM Palmas, To | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Goiânia, Terminal Rodoviário (Araguaia Shopping) | 13h00 | 9:00 AM Palmas, To | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Goiânia, Terminal Rodoviário (Araguaia Shopping) | 12h00 | 8:30 AM Palmas, To | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Goiânia, Terminal Rodoviário (Araguaia Shopping) | 11h50 | 8:20 AM Palmas, To | 0 transfersDirect | |
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State museum presenting Tocantins history, culture, archaeology, and temporary exhibitions. A practical first stop to understand the region.
Historic house museum and cultural space highlighting local memory and architecture. It offers a smaller, more local perspective than major museums.
Museum dedicated to the Luiz Carlos Prestes route and related historical material. Good for visitors interested in modern Brazilian history.
Popular freshwater beach on the Tocantins reservoir with sand, sunset views, and seasonal leisure infrastructure near the city center.
Urban park known for walking paths, open green space, and evening gatherings. It is one of the most accessible outdoor areas in Palmas.
Lookout area above the reservoir with broad views over Palmas and the lake. Best visited near sunset for cooler temperatures and scenery.
Rice cooked with pequi, a fragrant Cerrado fruit with a strong flavor. It is a regional specialty across Tocantins and central Brazil.
Sun-dried beef served with cassava, rice, beans or farinha. It is a staple inland Brazilian dish commonly eaten in Tocantins.
Freshwater fish from the Araguaia or Tocantins rivers, usually grilled or stewed. It is a local favorite that reflects the region’s river culture.
Established pizzeria and Italian restaurant with a broad menu, family-friendly atmosphere and consistent service in Palmas.
Traditional churrascaria known for grilled meats and Brazilian buffet options in a casual setting popular with locals and visitors.
Upscale steakhouse focused on grilled meats and hearty Brazilian dishes, with polished service and a comfortable dining room.
Budget to moderate by Brazilian standards. Hotels are often cheaper than in Rio or São Paulo, while dining and taxis stay fairly affordable for most visitors.
A 10% service charge is often added in restaurants; extra tipping is optional. Round up small café bills. Taxis do not expect tips, but rounding up is appreciated.
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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 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Goiânia to Palmas 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 Palmas, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Goiânia to Palmas buses use the Goiânia, Terminal Rodoviário (Araguaia Shopping) to Palmas, To station pair. Use this guide to compare Goiânia and Palmas bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Goiânia, Terminal Rodoviário (Araguaia Shopping) is 2 km from Goiânia city centre. Public transport options include:
Goiânia, Terminal Rodoviário (Araguaia Shopping) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court at Araguaia Shopping
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are multiple ATMs inside terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Goiânia, Terminal Rodoviário (Araguaia Shopping).
Available at Goiânia, Terminal Rodoviário (Araguaia Shopping): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Goiânia, Terminal Rodoviário (Araguaia Shopping): Wheelchair ramps, elevators.
Palmas, To is 13 km from Palmas city centre. Public transport options include:
Palmas, To has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small food vendors and kiosks
ATMs are one ATM inside station.
Ticket office support is available at Palmas, To.
Available at Palmas, To: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Palmas, To: Wheelchair ramps.
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