- Must visit
Museu do Amanhã
A modern science museum focusing on ecological and environmental issues.
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 13 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Petrópolis 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 Petrópolis to Rio de Janeiro, RJ will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 3 buses that leave Petrópolis for Rio de Janeiro, RJ on Mon, May 18, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct buses cover the 44 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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 Petrópolis to Rio de Janeiro, RJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a bus costs an average of $8.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $9 (€7) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3 (€3). The journey takes 1h 12m versus 1h 12m 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 Unica, Facil.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Unica | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Facil | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Facil | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Facil | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Facil | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Facil | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Facil | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Facil | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Facil | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Facil | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Facil | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Facil | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Facil | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
The table below shows live departures for Petrópolis to Rio de Janeiro, RJ buses for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:00 AM Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola | 1h10 | 6:10 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 AM Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola | 1h10 | 7:30 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola | 1h10 | 8:40 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 AM Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola | 1h10 | 9:50 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:50 AM Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola | 1h10 | 11:00 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola | 1h10 | 12:10 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola | 1h10 | 1:20 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola | 1h10 | 2:20 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:10 PM Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola | 1h10 | 3:20 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola | 1h10 | 4:10 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:50 PM Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola | 1h10 | 5:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:40 PM Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola | 1h10 | 5:50 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola | 1h10 | 6:40 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 PM Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola | 1h10 | 7:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 PM Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola | 1h10 | 8:20 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola | 1h10 | 9:10 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola | 1h10 | 10:10 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Petrópolis to Rio de Janeiro, RJ run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 27 miles (44 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 27 miles (44 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 4:40 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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A modern science museum focusing on ecological and environmental issues.
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Historic district renowned for its lively nightlife and the iconic Selarón Steps.
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