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Museu Histórico de Santa Catarina – Palácio Cruz e Sousa
State history museum inside a landmark 19th-century palace on Praça XV, with period rooms, exhibitions, and strong cultural significance in central Florianópolis.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 2 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
376 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Porto Alegre, RS to Florianópolis is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porto Alegre, RS to Florianópolis will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 22 buses that leave Porto Alegre, RS for Florianópolis on Sat, Jun 20, 22 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 376 km distance in an average of 6 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 6 h 5 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 Porto Alegre, RS to Florianópolis among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $55.
Distance: 233 miles (376 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $364 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Porto Alegre, RS to Florianópolis:
A bus is $340 (€278) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto Alegre, RS to Florianópolis costing on average $364 (€298).
Other travel options to Florianópolis take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 39m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€19) compared to roughly $58 (€48) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $34 (€28). The journey takes 6h 39m versus 5h 28m 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 Brasil Sul, Eucatur, Nordeste Transportes, Solimões, Eucatur, Expresso Adamantina, Penha.
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 Brasil Sul | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Penha | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Eucatur | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Brasil Sul | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Brasil Sul | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Nordeste Transportes | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Brasil Sul | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Brasil Sul | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Eucatur | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Nordeste Transportes | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Penha | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Brasil Sul | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Eucatur | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Brasil Sul | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Nordeste Transportes | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Brasil Sul | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Brasil Sul | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Nordeste Transportes | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Penha | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Brasil Sul | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Nordeste Transportes | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Penha | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Eucatur | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Nordeste Transportes | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Penha | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Brasil Sul | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Eucatur | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Brasil Sul | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:59AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
The table below shows live departures for Porto Alegre, RS to Florianópolis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:15 AM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h35 | 4:50 PM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 9h20 | 7:50 PM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h10 | 6:40 PM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 7h00 | 8:00 PM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:15 PM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h15 | 7:30 PM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h20 | 8:20 PM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h05 | 9:05 PM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 7h40 | 11:40 PM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h05 | 11:05 PM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 PM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h25 | 1:10 AM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 7h20 | 4:20 AM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h00 | 4:00 AM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 PM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 8h35 | 6:50 AM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 PM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h10 | 4:40 AM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 PM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h30 | 5:30 AM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 PM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h00 | 5:30 AM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 PM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 5h55 | 5:25 AM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 PM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h45 | 6:15 AM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:55 PM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 5h55 | 5:50 AM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:59 PM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h00 | 5:59 AM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 AM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h05 | 12:35 PM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h30 | 2:30 PM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h25 | 2:40 PM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h05 | 2:35 PM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 AM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h50 | 3:35 PM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 AM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 8h35 | 5:50 PM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Porto Alegre, RS to Florianópolis run on average 24 times per day, taking around 6h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 24 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 233 miles (376 km) distance in 5h 55m.
Distance 233 miles (376 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 5h 55m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
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Discover the best of Florianópolis — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florianópolis trip today.
State history museum inside a landmark 19th-century palace on Praça XV, with period rooms, exhibitions, and strong cultural significance in central Florianópolis.
Leading state art museum, known for Brazilian and Santa Catarina artists, temporary exhibitions, and its location within the integrated cultural complex CIC.
Museum dedicated to the life and work of painter Victor Meirelles, set in his birthplace in the historic center and valued for Brazilian academic art.
The island’s best-known district for scenery, water views, nightlife, and easy access to beaches, dunes, and social-media-popular spots.
Historic waterfront district known for Azorean architecture, colorful facades, and a slower local atmosphere away from the busiest beach zones.
Well-known viewpoint above Lagoa da Conceição, popular for panoramic photos and quick scenic stops between the center and eastern beaches.
A classic Florianópolis seafood feast with several shrimp preparations served in sequence, reflecting the island’s strong Azorean fishing heritage.
Fresh oysters are one of the city’s signature foods, thanks to Santa Catarina’s renowned oyster farming. They are often served raw, grilled, or baked.
Roasted mullet is a traditional coastal fish dish, especially associated with the local tainha fishing season and island food culture.
One of Florianópolis’s best-known seafood restaurants, famous for oysters and shellfish dishes in a polished waterfront setting in Ribeirão Da Ilha.
A long-established restaurant specializing in fish and seafood, especially grilled local species, with scenic lagoon views and a traditional feel.
A historic, casual local institution in Pântano Do Sul, known for traditional seafood, mullet, and a rustic atmosphere filled with handwritten notes.
Moderate by Brazilian beach-city standards: local eateries are affordable, while beachfront dining and high-season stays cost more.
A 10% service charge is often included in restaurants. Extra tipping is optional. Round up for taxis; small tips are appreciated for hotel staff.
Official public transport app
Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria, Florianópolis -> Terminal de Integração do Centro, Florianópolis
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| 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 Porto Alegre, RS to Florianópolis 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 Florianópolis, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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