The cheapest and fastest buses from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Belo Horizonte
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 8 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
340 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Belo Horizonte 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 Belo Horizonte will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 16 buses that leave Rio de Janeiro, RJ for Belo Horizonte on Thu, Jan 01, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 01 the direct buses cover the 340 km distance in an average of 7 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Thu, Jan 01 the slowest buses will take 7 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.










Rio de Janeiro, RJ - Belo HorizonteCompare Util, Cometa


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Compare bus and flight for Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Belo Horizonte
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Belo Horizonte 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €57.
Distance: 211 miles (340 km)
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€28 Average price Cheapest | €232 Average price |
8h 4m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Belo Horizonte Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 7h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 11:58PM | Arrival Time 07:38AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 7h46 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:31AM | Duration 7h32 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Live departures
Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Belo Horizonte bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Belo Horizonte buses for tomorrow, Thursday, January 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:00 AM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 7h20 | 7:20 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 7h30 | 8:30 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 AM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 7h05 | 8:35 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:59 AM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 7h46 | 10:45 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 8h15 | 7:45 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 8h00 | 8:00 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 8h25 | 10:25 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 7h30 | 11:30 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:20 PM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 7h05 | 11:25 PM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 7h40 | 1:10 AM Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Belo Horizonte
Buses from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Belo Horizonte run on average 15 times per day, taking around 7h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 211 miles (340 km) distance in 7h 5m.
Distance 211 miles (340 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 7h 5m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Bus providers: Util, Cometa from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Belo HorizonteYou can travel by bus between Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Belo Horizonte with Util, Cometa for as low as $19 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Accessibility & Comfort on Brazilian Buses
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Belo Horizonte
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Belo Horizonte 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 Belo Horizonte, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Rio de Janeiro, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Belo Horizonte, Terminal Rodoviária, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.
- Util
- Wheelchair accessibility available on select vehicles with advance notice required
- Cometa
- Wheelchair accessible buses available on select routes with advance notice required
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Belo Horizonte, follow these tips:
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- Util
- One piece up to 30kg checked luggage included
- Cometa
- One checked bag up to 30kg and one carry-on up to 5kg
- Util
- Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
- Cometa
- Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
- Util
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Cometa
- Small pets allowed in carriers with vaccination documents and health certificate
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Belo Horizonte
- 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)
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Paid parking available at terminal
- Food court with multiple restaurants and snack bars
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
- Wheelchair ramps, elevators
- Public restrooms available for a fee
- Bus: Multiple city bus lines
- Metro: Lagoinha Station
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