The cheapest and fastest buses from Porto Alegre, RS to Florianópolis
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
5 h 58 m
Buses per day
21
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 $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 21 buses that leave Porto Alegre, RS for Florianópolis on Sun, Mar 22, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 22 the direct buses cover the 376 km distance in an average of 5 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
On Sun, Mar 22 the slowest buses will take 6 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.










Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Porto Alegre, RS to Florianópolis
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 $7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a flight costs an average of $35.
Distance: 233 miles (376 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $337 Average price |
7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Porto Alegre, RS to Florianópolis Bus Timetables
| 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 $34 |
Operator Eucatur | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Brasil Sul | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Nordeste Transportes | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Brasil Sul | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Brasil Sul | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Brasil Sul | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Eucatur | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Nordeste Transportes | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Brasil Sul | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Eucatur | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Brasil Sul | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Nordeste Transportes | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Brasil Sul | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Brasil Sul | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Nordeste Transportes | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Brasil Sul | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Eucatur | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Nordeste Transportes | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Brasil Sul | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Brasil Sul | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Eucatur | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Brasil Sul | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:59AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Live departures
Porto Alegre, RS to Florianópolis bus times
The table below shows live departures for Porto Alegre, RS to Florianópolis buses for today, Saturday, March 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:30 AM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h05 | 3:35 PM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 AM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h25 | 5:40 PM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h05 | 5:35 PM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 AM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h50 | 6:35 PM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:15 PM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 8h35 | 8:50 PM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:15 PM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h35 | 7:50 PM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h10 | 9:40 PM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:15 PM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h15 | 10:30 PM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h20 | 11:20 PM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h05 | 2:05 AM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 PM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 6h25 | 4:10 AM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, March 22 | |||||
![]() | 12:00 AM Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 7h20 | 7:20 AM Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Brasil Sul?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Brasil Sul, but also compare tickets for the likes of Eucatur, Nordeste Transportes, Solimões or Expresso Adamantina to find the best option for your trip from Porto Alegre, RS to Florianópolis.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Eucatur, Nordeste Transportes, Solimões or Expresso Adamantina to find the best option for your trip from Porto Alegre, RS to Florianópolis.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Porto Alegre, RS to Florianópolis.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Porto Alegre, RS to Florianópolis
Buses from Porto Alegre, RS to Florianópolis run on average 24 times per day, taking around 6h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) 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 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 5h 55m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Bus providers: Brasil Sul, Eucatur, Nordeste Transportes, Solimões, Expresso Adamantina from Porto Alegre, RS to FlorianópolisYou can travel by bus between Porto Alegre, RS to Florianópolis with Brasil Sul, Eucatur, Nordeste Transportes, Solimões, Expresso Adamantina for as low as $7 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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 |
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| 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 Porto Alegre, RS to Florianópolis
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.

- Eucatur
- Wheelchair accessibility available with advance notice. Priority seating for passengers with disabilities.
- Solimões
- Wheelchair accessibility available with advance notice, priority seating for passengers with disabilities
- Brasil Sul
- Wheelchair accessibility available with advance notice, priority seating for passengers with disabilities
- Eucatur
- One piece of checked luggage up to 30kg and one carry-on bag up to 5kg
- Solimões
- One checked bag up to 30kg, one carry-on up to 5kg
- Brasil Sul
- One checked bag up to 30kg, one carry-on up to 5kg
- Eucatur
- Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
- Solimões
- Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
- Brasil Sul
- Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
- Eucatur
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Solimões
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Brasil Sul
- Small pets allowed in carriers
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Porto Alegre, RS to Florianópolis
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Paid parking available at station
- Food court with various restaurants and snack bars
- Available at designated taxi stand outside station
- Elevators, ramps, accessible bathrooms
- Available with fee
- Bus: Multiple city bus lines
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Paid parking available at terminal
- Food court with various restaurants and snack bars
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
- Wheelchair ramps, elevators
- Public restrooms available for a fee
- Bus: TITRI, TICAN, TICEN lines
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