- Must visit
Museu de Arte da Pampulha
Modern art museum housed in Oscar Niemeyer’s landmark lakeside building in the Pampulha ensemble, notable for architecture and rotating exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ouro Prêto to Belo Horizonte is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ouro Prêto to Belo Horizonte will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 13 buses that leave Ouro Prêto for Belo Horizonte on Wed, Jun 10, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct buses cover the 69 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest buses will take 2 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ouro Prêto to Belo Horizonte among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about -1h -34m sooner (2h 25m by bus vs 1h 51m by car) and save roughly $-0.25 (€-0.20) compared to fuel and tolls ($12 (€10) vs $12 (€10)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Passaro Verde.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Passaro Verde | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Passaro Verde | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Passaro Verde | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Passaro Verde | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Passaro Verde | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Passaro Verde | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Passaro Verde | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Passaro Verde | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Passaro Verde | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Passaro Verde | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Passaro Verde | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Passaro Verde | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Passaro Verde | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Passaro Verde | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Passaro Verde | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Passaro Verde | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Passaro Verde | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Passaro Verde | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Passaro Verde | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Ouro Prêto to Belo Horizonte buses for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:00 AM Ouro Preto, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h15 | 7:15 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Ouro Preto, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h30 | 8:30 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Ouro Preto, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h30 | 9:30 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Ouro Preto, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h30 | 11:00 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Ouro Preto, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h30 | 12:30 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Ouro Preto, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h10 | 1:40 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Ouro Preto, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h30 | 3:30 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Ouro Preto, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h30 | 4:30 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Ouro Preto, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h30 | 5:30 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Ouro Preto, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h30 | 6:30 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Ouro Preto, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h30 | 7:30 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 PM Ouro Preto, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h30 | 8:45 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Ouro Preto, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h50 | 9:20 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ouro Prêto to Belo Horizonte run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 42 miles (69 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 42 miles (69 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 2:10 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Modern art museum housed in Oscar Niemeyer’s landmark lakeside building in the Pampulha ensemble, notable for architecture and rotating exhibitions.
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Generally affordable for tourists. Local eateries and transport are low-cost, while upscale dining and hotels cost more.
A 10% service charge is often included in restaurant bills. Extra tipping is optional. Round up for taxis; small tips are appreciated for hotel staff.
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Terminal Rodoviária de Belo Horizonte -> Estação Central de Belo Horizonte
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