The cheapest and fastest buses from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Arraial do Cabo
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 30 m
Buses per day
20
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 $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 20 buses that leave Rio de Janeiro, RJ for Arraial do Cabo on Wed, Jun 10, 20 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 121 km distance in an average of 3 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 11 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest buses will take 3 h 40 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.
4:32 PM5h17Rio de Janeiro9:49 PMArraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa$171One-way0 transfers
6:34 PM4h00Rio de Janeiro10:34 PMArraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa$181One-way0 transfers
3:02 PM4h00Rio de Janeiro7:02 PMArraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa$181One-way0 transfers
12:34 PM4h00Rio de Janeiro4:34 PMArraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa$181One-way0 transfers
6:33 AM3h57Rio de Janeiro10:30 AMArraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa$191One-way0 transfers
6:03 PM3h11Rio de Janeiro9:14 PMArraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa$191One-way0 transfers
3:33 PM3h26Rio de Janeiro6:59 PMArraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa$191One-way0 transfers
2:03 PM3h35Rio de Janeiro5:38 PMArraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa$201One-way0 transfers
11:33 AM3h37Rio de Janeiro3:10 PMArraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa$201One-way0 transfers
9:03 AM3h40Rio de Janeiro12:43 PMArraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa$201One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus for Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Arraial do Cabo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Arraial do Cabo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $19 (€15) compared to roughly $23 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 3h 48m versus 2h 33m 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 1001.
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.
Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Arraial do Cabo Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 04:33AM | Arrival Time 08:18AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 05:03AM | Arrival Time 08:48AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 05:33AM | Arrival Time 09:27AM | Duration 3h54 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 06:33AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 07:03AM | Arrival Time 10:53AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 07:33AM | Arrival Time 11:23AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 08:33AM | Arrival Time 12:32PM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 09:03AM | Arrival Time 12:43PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 10:03AM | Arrival Time 02:07PM | Duration 4h04 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 11:33AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h37 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 12:34PM | Arrival Time 04:34PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 01:03PM | Arrival Time 04:51PM | Duration 3h48 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 02:03PM | Arrival Time 05:38PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:49PM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 03:02PM | Arrival Time 07:02PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 03:33PM | Arrival Time 06:59PM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 04:32PM | Arrival Time 09:49PM | Duration 5h17 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 04:33PM | Arrival Time 08:23PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 05:03PM | Arrival Time 09:48PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 05:33PM | Arrival Time 08:48PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 06:03PM | Arrival Time 09:14PM | Duration 3h11 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 06:32PM | Arrival Time 10:18PM | Duration 3h46 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 06:33PM | Arrival Time 10:28PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 06:34PM | Arrival Time 10:34PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 07:03PM | Arrival Time 10:58PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 08:02PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 3h57 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 08:03PM | Arrival Time 11:53PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 09:02PM | Arrival Time 12:37AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 10:02PM | Arrival Time 01:42AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 11:03PM | Arrival Time 02:43AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 11:53PM | Arrival Time 03:33AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Live departures
Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Arraial do Cabo bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Arraial do Cabo 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 |
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![]() | 5:03 AM Rio de Janeiro | 3h45 | 8:48 AM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:33 AM Rio de Janeiro | 3h57 | 10:30 AM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:33 AM Rio de Janeiro | 3h50 | 11:23 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 | 4h04 | 2:07 PM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 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 | 3h26 | 6:59 PM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:32 PM Rio de Janeiro | 5h17 | 9:49 PM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:03 PM Rio de Janeiro | 4h45 | 9:48 PM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:03 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h11 | 9:14 PM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:32 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h46 | 10:18 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 | 3h55 | 10:58 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 | |
![]() | 11:03 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h40 | 2:43 AM Arraial do Cabo, Terminal Rodoviário Fernando Barros Pessoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Arraial do Cabo
Buses from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Arraial do Cabo run on average 20 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€13) 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 3h 15m.
Distance 75 miles (121 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€13) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 12:42 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: 1001 from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Arraial do CaboYou can travel by bus between Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Arraial do Cabo with 1001 for as low as $15 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Arraial do Cabo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Arraial do Cabo 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 Arraial do Cabo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Wheelchair accessible buses available on select routes with advance notice required
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- One checked bag up to 30kg and one carry-on up to 5kg
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- Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
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- Small pets allowed in carriers with vaccination documents and health certificate
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Arraial do Cabo
- 04:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Paid parking available on-site
- Food court with various restaurants and snack bars
- Available at designated taxi stand outside main entrance
- Wheelchair ramps and elevators
- Public restrooms available for a fee
- Bus: Multiple city bus lines
- Metro: Central Station (nearby)
- 06:00-22:00
- Free parking available at station
- Small snack bar inside station
- Available at station entrance
- Wheelchair ramps
- Public restrooms available
- Bus: Local city buses available
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