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Museu de Arte Sacra de Paraty
Museum in the Santa Rita chapel presenting sacred art and religious pieces tied to Paraty’s colonial past.
Cheapest price on Oct 24
€24
Average ticket price on Oct 24
€28
Fastest journey on Oct 24
4 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Oct 24
4 h 40 m
Buses on Oct 24
8
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Parati 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 Parati will cost around €28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
On Sat, Oct 24, we found 8 buses from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Parati, including 7 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 24 the direct buses cover the 158 km distance in an average of 4 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
On Sat, Oct 24 the slowest buses will take 4 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.










Buses from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Parati run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:20, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 98 miles (158 km) distance in 4h 2m.
Distance 98 miles (158 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 4h 2m |
First bus 2:20 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Parati.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Costa Verde | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator Costa Verde | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator Costa Verde | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator Costa Verde | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator Costa Verde | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator Costa Verde | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator Costa Verde | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator Costa Verde | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator Costa Verde | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €54 |
The table below shows live departures for Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Parati 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 4h40 | 4:40 PM Parati | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 4h40 | 6:40 PM Parati | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 4h40 | 8:40 PM Parati | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 4h40 | 10:40 PM Parati | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 4h40 | 12:40 AM Parati | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Rio de Janeiro | 4h50 | 11:50 AM Parati | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Rio de Janeiro | 4h40 | 1:40 PM Parati | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Museum in the Santa Rita chapel presenting sacred art and religious pieces tied to Paraty’s colonial past.
Cultural center and small museum focused on local traditions, memory, and exhibitions in the historic center.
Museum dedicated to the historic fort, with exhibits on Paraty’s defense, maps, and colonial-era artifacts.
Paraty’s cobbled colonial center is the city’s essential walking area, filled with preserved streets, churches, and waterfront views.
Waterfront promenade beside the old town, popular for strolling, boat views, and sunsets over the bay.
Small peninsula neighborhood with beach access, sea views, and a relaxed route linking nature and colonial scenery.
Cachaça de Paraty is the town’s historic sugarcane spirit, distilled locally since colonial times and central to local identity and cocktails.
Camarão casadinho pairs two shrimp preparations on one plate, a coastal favorite in Paraty that highlights the town’s seafood traditions.
Moqueca de peixe is a Brazilian fish stew with coconut milk, peppers and herbs. In Paraty it reflects caiçara coastal cooking and fresh local catch.
Well-known historic center restaurant serving Brazilian seafood and regional dishes in a polished colonial setting.
Established waterfront venue known for seafood, moquecas and sunset views, with a relaxed but refined atmosphere.
Traditional cachaçaria and restaurant in the historic center, good for local spirits, bar snacks and regional dishes.
Moderate for Brazil. Guesthouses and casual meals are reasonable, but historic-center stays, tours, and peak-season dining cost more than in less touristy coastal towns.
A 10% service charge is often added in restaurants; extra is optional. Round up for cafes. Taxis usually do not expect tips, but rounding up the fare is appreciated.
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Most Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Parati buses use the Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio to Paraty, Terminal Rodoviário station pair. Use this guide to compare Rio de Janeiro, RJ and Parati 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.
Paraty, Terminal Rodoviário has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small snack bar inside terminal
ATMs are one ATM inside terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Paraty, Terminal Rodoviário.
Available at Paraty, Terminal Rodoviário: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paraty, Terminal Rodoviário: Wheelchair ramps.
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