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Museu Municipal de Arraial do Cabo
Municipal museum presenting local maritime history, archaeology, and the formation of Arraial do Cabo in a compact cultural setting.
Cheapest price on Oct 24
$19
Average ticket price on Oct 24
$27
Fastest journey on Oct 24
3 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Oct 24
3 h 40 m
Buses on Oct 24
16
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Arraial do Cabo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Arraial do Cabo will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
On Sat, Oct 24, we found 16 buses from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Arraial do Cabo, including 16 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 24 the direct buses cover the 121 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
On Sat, Oct 24 the slowest buses will take 3 h 48 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.










Buses from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Arraial do Cabo run on average 20 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:42, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 75 miles (121 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 75 miles (121 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 12:42 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 6 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Arraial do Cabo.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 04:33AM | Arrival Time 08:33AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 05:03AM | Arrival Time 08:48AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 05:33AM | Arrival Time 09:27AM | Duration 3h54 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 06:33AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 07:03AM | Arrival Time 10:53AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 07:33AM | Arrival Time 11:23AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 08:33AM | Arrival Time 12:32PM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 09:03AM | Arrival Time 12:43PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 10:03AM | Arrival Time 01:53PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 10:33AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 4h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 11:33AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h37 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 12:34PM | Arrival Time 04:34PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 01:03PM | Arrival Time 04:51PM | Duration 3h48 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 02:03PM | Arrival Time 05:38PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:49PM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 03:02PM | Arrival Time 07:02PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 03:33PM | Arrival Time 06:59PM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 04:02PM | Arrival Time 07:04PM | Duration 3h02 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 04:32PM | Arrival Time 09:49PM | Duration 5h17 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 04:33PM | Arrival Time 08:23PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 05:03PM | Arrival Time 09:02PM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 05:33PM | Arrival Time 09:22PM | Duration 3h49 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 06:03PM | Arrival Time 09:18PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 06:33PM | Arrival Time 10:28PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 06:34PM | Arrival Time 10:34PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 07:03PM | Arrival Time 10:58PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 08:02PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 3h57 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 08:03PM | Arrival Time 11:53PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 09:02PM | Arrival Time 12:37AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 11:03PM | Arrival Time 02:43AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 11:53PM | Arrival Time 03:33AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Arraial do Cabo buses for today, Friday, October 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:33 AM Rio de Janeiro | 3h37 | 3:10 PM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:34 PM Rio de Janeiro | 4h00 | 4:34 PM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:03 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h48 | 4:51 PM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:03 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h35 | 5:38 PM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:02 PM Rio de Janeiro | 4h00 | 7:02 PM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:33 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h49 | 7:22 PM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:33 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h50 | 8:23 PM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:33 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h49 | 9:22 PM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:34 PM Rio de Janeiro | 4h00 | 10:34 PM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:03 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h30 | 10:33 PM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:02 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h57 | 11:59 PM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:03 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h50 | 11:53 PM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:02 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h35 | 12:37 AM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:03 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h40 | 2:43 AM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:53 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h40 | 3:33 AM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:33 AM Rio de Janeiro | 4h00 | 8:33 AM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:33 AM Rio de Janeiro | 3h54 | 9:27 AM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:03 AM Rio de Janeiro | 3h50 | 10:53 AM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:33 AM Rio de Janeiro | 3h59 | 12:32 PM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:03 AM Rio de Janeiro | 3h40 | 12:43 PM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:03 AM Rio de Janeiro | 3h50 | 1:53 PM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Municipal museum presenting local maritime history, archaeology, and the formation of Arraial do Cabo in a compact cultural setting.
Small naval and oceanographic exhibition space linked to the region's research history. A worthwhile stop for science and sea enthusiasts.
Open cultural venue that hosts temporary art shows and community events, offering a local perspective beyond the beaches.
White-sand beach famous for turquoise water, calm swimming, and postcard views. One of the town's essential stops for first-time visitors.
Popular beach with dramatic cliffs and clear water, known for the stairway descent and panoramic scenery at Pontal do Atalaia.
Lookout with sweeping views over beaches, dunes, and the open Atlantic. Best visited for sunrise, sunset, and photography.
Fish stew from the coast, usually made with local white fish, tomatoes, peppers and coconut milk. A classic Cabo Frio region dish tied to fishing culture.
Hearty Brazilian seafood stew with fish, shrimp, squid and shellfish in a rich broth. Common on the Região dos Lagos coast and ideal for sharing.
Whole grilled or fried local fish, often served beachside with rice and pirão. It highlights the day’s catch from Arraial do Cabo’s fishing boats.
Popular local spot serving fresh fish, shrimp and traditional Brazilian seafood plates in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
Established seafood restaurant known for moquecas, grilled fish and generous portions in a casual setting near the waterfront.
Well-known seafood venue with moquecas, fried fish and ocean views, suited to a leisurely lunch after the beach.
Moderate for Brazil beach trips: rooms rise in peak season, meals are reasonable, and local transit is cheap, but tours and weekend stays can add up.
A 10% service charge is often added in restaurants; extra is optional. Round up for cafes. Taxis do not require tips, but rounding up is appreciated.
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Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa -> Praça do Cova, Arraial do Cabo
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Most Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Arraial do Cabo buses use the Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio to Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa station pair. Use this guide to compare Rio de Janeiro, RJ and Arraial do Cabo bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court with various restaurants and snack bars
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are multiple ATMs inside station.
Ticket office support is available at Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio.
Available at Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio: Wheelchair ramps and elevators.
Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small snack bar inside station
ATMs are inside station.
Ticket office support is available at Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa.
Available at Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa: Wheelchair ramps.
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